Pump Shop Technician

Position Summary 

The Marine Maintenance Technician Pumper is responsible for supporting the repair, overhaul, testing, and maintenance of marine pumps, valves, and related equipment while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. This position also provides shipyard support services, including pumping, tank cleaning, gas-free, and compressed air operations, while maintaining compliance with NAVSEA requirements, Coast Guard regulations, and company safety, environmental, and 5S workplace standards.

Essential Functions

• Disassemble, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, reassemble, perform shaft alignment, and test marine pumps, valves, and other rotating equipment, replacing worn components, in accordance with NAVSEA Standard Items and approved repair procedures. 
• Operate shop equipment, pumps, company truck operation, and supporting equipment while complying with all shipyard safety, quality, environmental, and 5S workplace standards 
• Conduct tank washing, cleaning, preparation, pumping operations, gas-free services, tank blanketing, and compressed air services in accordance with established procedures and safety requirements
• Inspect and maintain hydraulic hoses, ensure annual testing and Coast Guard inspection requirements are completed and documented
• Report daily work progress and quality results to management, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable procedures and regulations
• Other duties and overtime as assigned

Required Skills 

• Knowledgeable in mechanics to repair mechanical seals, bearings, shaft alignment, packing, overhaul, and reassembly
• Ability to work in inclement weather (cold, hot, rain, snow, etc.)
• Must have basic organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills
• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor
• Must adhere to ISO and OSHA policies established by FMG and have high values for safety awareness

Education and Experience 

• Journeyman, Technical, or Associate's degree, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 2 years of shipyard or marine environment and pump operations experience preferred
• Competent Person, Gas Free, Person in Charge (PIC), Confined Spaces and Rescue training preferred

Competencies 

Fincantieri’s core competencies reflect our values and key behavioral expectations for all employees: 

• Open Mindset: Identify and solve problems, embrace change, and seek continuous learning 
• Strategic Leadership: Build trust, unity, and accountability while working toward shared goals 
• Accomplishment: Take ownership, deliver results, and ensure customer satisfaction 
• Social Connection: Collaborate, communicate, and value diversity and inclusion

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing job duties, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand or walk; use hands and arms to grasp, handle, manipulate, or feel objects and controls; stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch; and speak or hear. The employee may lift and/or move up to 35lbs regularly and up to 75lbs occasionally. Work is performed both inside and outside in varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, and arid climates. The employee may also be required to work in confined spaces and at varying heights. Frequent use of PPE is required to minimize noise exposure, moving machinery, weather elements, and other potential hazards, including the risk of injury.

Posting Disclaimer 

This job description provides a summary of the work environment, knowledge, skill, ability, and physical demands required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Other duties may apply. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement 

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.