Marine Technician – Ship Engine & Systems Specialist

About the role

The Marine Technician will ensure the vessel fleet remains sea‑ready by maintaining propulsion, auxiliary, and corrosion control systems in compliance with international maritime standards. This full‑time, shift‑based position reports to the Marine Engineer and works across Mombasa and Lamu ports.

Key responsibilities

• Install, service, diagnose, and overhaul inboard and outboard marine diesel engines (Perkins, Caterpillar, Cummins, Volvo Penta) and water‑jet propulsion units.
• Repair marine auxiliary equipment such as bilge and ballast pumps, hydraulic steering networks, cooling systems, and refrigeration units.
• Maintain 12V/24V DC and 110V/220V AC electrical distribution boards, battery banks, charging systems, and basic navigation electronics.
• Inspect and service stern drives, propeller shafts, rudders, zinc anodes, and thru‑hull fittings; participate in slipway or dry‑dock overhauls.
• Conduct sea trials with crews to test machinery performance and troubleshoot intermittent faults.
• Ensure all work complies with STCW, SOLAS, Kenya Maritime Authority regulations and the ISM Code.

Required profile

• Diploma or HND in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (Marine option) or equivalent.
• Active registration with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) for diploma holders.
• Valid Lloyds Standard Welder Certificate and STCW basic safety training (highly desirable).
• 3–5 years hands‑on experience with marine engines and auxiliary systems in a shipyard, terminal or port environment.
• Experience with Kenya Ports Authority assets or similar marine organisations is an advantage.

Required skills

• Marine diesel engine maintenance
• Water‑jet propulsion system upkeep
• Hydraulic steering and pump repair
• Marine electrical distribution troubleshooting
• Marine refrigeration maintenance
• Lloyds Standard welding
• STCW basic safety procedures