Marine Maintenance Mechanic

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About Us

Blue Ocean Mariculture was founded in 2009 to pursue the sustainable farming of local Hawaiian marine finfish. We are proud to be the only open ocean mariculture farm in the United States. With first-hand experience in commercial capture fisheries and understand that some farming of the oceans is necessary and inevitable.

We are the exclusive producer of Seriola rivoliana, better known by the market name Hawaiian Kanpachi, a premium sashimi-grade fish coveted by chefs at top sushi and fine dining restaurants everywhere. Hawaiian Kanpachi is raised in the clear, clean waters off Kona, Hawaii, using the most environmentally sustainable aquaculture farming methods.

Our company offers an amazing opportunity to work with a team of passionate individuals who care deeply about aquaculture, the sustainability of our oceans, and responsible fish farming. We are on a mission to promote ethical production of fish, and we're looking for people who share our values. 

Benefits We Offer

• Health Insurance Plan with 85% company-paid premiums for just you or your qualified family members.  Blue Ocean offers medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with two different health carriers to choose from.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with up to 4% company match with a plethora of self-directed investment allocations so you choose how your contributions are invested.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) with a starting accrual of four (4) weeks per year (160 hours), increasing at three (3) years and six (6) years of working with Blue Ocean.
• Paid Community Service Hours up to 24 hours per year through independent volunteering or with Blue Ocean group activities.
• Let's Eat Fish! allowance of up to $100 per month (you can order weekly) of Hawaiian Kanpachi in either whole fish, filets, or Kanpachi collars.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced marine mechanic to join our team. The Blue Ocean Mechanic will have primary responsibilities of maintaining the company’s machinery. This position will include working independently on small tasks and with outside vendors on larger scale maintenance projects. This position requires a trouble shooter with good mechanical and electrical background that can handle and maintain a variety of machines in good working order. This position also requires a flexible schedule that allows for some early mornings and late afternoon work to ensure our fleet is operational and receives scheduled preventative maintenance.

What We'll Ask of You

• Follow and promote all safety protocols.
  
• Morning meeting with crew to list and prioritize maintenance needs.
  
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair on all Blue Ocean Mariculture vehicles, motors, compressors, hydraulic systems, pumps, and plumbing.
  
• Assist Lead Hands to repair any mechanical or electrical failures on the vessels.
  
• Manage lubricants/fluids/filter inventory.
  
• Maintain oily waste/oily rags and schedule for disposal.
  
• Help to execute the maintenance needs for all Blue Ocean Mariculture machinery.
  
• Assist with unloading and inventory of containers in the yard.
  
• Assist in maintaining and managing an active inventory of onshore and offshore tools and replacement parts.
  
• Other duties as assigned and needed for the Offshore team.

What You'll Bring

• Working knowledge of diesel, gas, and electric motors.
  
• Working knowledge of vehicle maintenance and preventative maintenance.
  
• Working knowledge of hydraulic systems.
  
• Working Knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems.
  
• Able to operate heavy machinery including forklifts, cranes, telehandlers, and large vehicles.
  
• Strong organization skills and a working knowledge of excel and word applications.
  
• Valid driver’s license (CDL not required)
  
• Clean driving abstract
  
• Able to pass drug screening
  
• Able to pass forklift/telehandler, rigger, and crane certification
  
• Able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
  
• Able to work weekends