Marine Technician

The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for Marine Technician. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for fire protection and safety, we invite you to apply today.

The Hiller Companies is a leading provider of fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property all around the world. Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Hiller extends its reach globally as well as in domestic markets with offices across the United States. With over 100 years in the industry, our mission is to ensure the highest standard of safety and innovation in comprehensive fire protection services, including installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of critical fire and life safety equipment. Our team remains laser-focused on one goal - making the world a safer place.

Job Summary: The Marine Technician will attend numerous class marine vessels all around the world to perform installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair to fire protection equipment of all kinds. Due to the nature of marine work on ships, this position requires that travel may be required with very short notice. The Marine Technician holds a high level of responsibility as lives and assets depend on the accuracy and quality of work being performed daily. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Ability to become DOT certified to perform hydro static testing of pressurized cylinders as well as learn the basic inspection criteria for inspecting portable/semi-portable fire extinguishers/cylinders.  
• Understand and implement the use of proper Personal Protective Equipment. 
• Must understand the purpose, daily use function of Hiller’s Job Safety Analysis Forms.  
• Display a comprehensive understanding of Hiller’s expectation to provide excellent customer service/satisfaction.  
• Assist Lead Mechanical Technicians with installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of fire protection systems world-wide daily.   
• Perform hydrostatic testing of firehoses. 
• Perform inspections of portable/semi-portable fire extinguishers. 
• Perform inspections and testing of Water Mist systems. 
• Perform inspections and testing of Fire Suppression systems. 
• Perform inspections and testing of Galley Hood Water Washdown systems. 
• Perform inspections and testing of Fire Detection Systems.  
• Display the intention to learn and grow as a valued employee of the company. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

What we are looking for: 

• MUST have minimum high school diploma/GED
• Minimum of 1-5 years of Marine technician experience
• Minimum of 1-2 years if basic mechanical skills
• MUST have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Must be able to work full time hours, with the possibility of unusual schedule hours as needed, along with overtime hours as needed, sometimes on short notice.
• Travel may be needed, including international travel
• Must be able to gain clearance to enter government work sites
• Prior knowledge or the ability to learn NFPA 10 (Portable Extinguishers). 
• Prior knowledge or the ability to learn NFPA 17 (Standards for Dry Chemical Systems). 
• Prior knowledge or the ability to learn CFR’s regarding Fire Detection and Suppression Systems. 
• Read and understand OEM manuals for the various systems. 
• Understand SOLAS and USCG regulations for Fire Detection and Suppression Systems. 
• Comprehensive understanding of our responsibilities to customers for the interaction between Hiller and the Regulatory Bodies (ABS, USCG, ETC).  
• Have general knowledge and understanding of the hand tools required for the trade as well as obtain required tools.  
• Good/Clear communication skills. 
• Eagerness to learn and understand functionality of systems. 
• Must be able to travel/work CONUS and OCONUS. 
• Obtain NFPA 10, OSHA 10, VSRA and DOT training certification. 
• Become certified by system manufacturers.  
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in various environments, including industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and outdoor settings, which can potentially expose employees to noise, dust, heat stress, thermal stress, low light conditions, heights, etc.
• Capable of standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces as needed, which would require use of fall protection equipment and other safety devices
• Capable of using hand and power tools, including specialty tools resulting in cutting, grinding, drilling, fastening and other methods resulting in torque, vibration, noise, etc.

Hiller is a drug-free workplace, an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant.

We are proud to operate according to our Core Values: Passion to Perform, Trust to Act, Act Responsibly, and Make it Fun.

Most employee benefits start from the first day of employment, including:

• Competitive compensation package, including pay advancement opportunities for industry certifications and continuing education.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental & vision insurance, retirement plans, company paid & voluntary life insurance, company paid short term disability, voluntary long term disability, critical illness & accident insurance and paid time off.
• Company-provided training, tools, and equipment, including $150 annual boot allowance for employees required to wear safety boots in their jobs.
• Career advancement potential within a growing company.

Join us in our mission to provide comprehensive fire protection solutions and peace of mind to our customers, and together, let’s make the world a safer place.