Marine Engine Technician/Mechanic
Mustang Cat
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- Pay
- $16 to $45
- an hour
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Contractor, Temporary
- Posted
- Oct 13
- 7 days ago
Career path
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About the company
Mustang Cat
Machinery · 501 to 1,000 employees
What you'll do
- Inspect, diagnose, and repair Caterpillar marine engines and generators aboard vessels and at port facilities, including engine overhauls and electronic control troubleshooting.
- Provide field service, communicate with customers, and document service actions.
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate's degree or technical certification preferred.
- Requires experience servicing diesel engines and repairing generators, ability to diagnose and repair electronic marine control systems, strong communication and customer service skills, and basic computer skills.
- Education: a high school diploma, an associate degree or a professional certificate
Key skills
servicing diesel enginesgenerator repaircommunicationcustomer servicebasic computer skills
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Perks
- Sign-On Bonus
- Work-Life Balance
- On-Premise Clinic
- Boot & Tool Allowances
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) with Employer Matching
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Now Hiring: Marine Field Service Technician/Mechanic – Southeast Texas
(
Marine Diesel Technician | Marine Field Service Mechanic | Boat Engine Repair | Marine Generator Technician
)
Mustang Cat is urgently hiring skilled
Marine Field Service Technicians/Mechanics
to support our
Marine Services
division. This role plays a vital part in keeping vessels running smoothly across the Gulf Coast and inland waterways by providing expert diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance on Caterpillar marine engines and generators.
If you're experienced in
boat engine repair
or have a background working as a
marine diesel technician
, this is a high-impact opportunity with a respected name in industrial and marine power systems.
⚓
What You’ll Do as a Marine Field Service Technician:
As a
Marine Field Service Mechanic
, you’ll inspect, diagnose, and repair Caterpillar marine engines and generators aboard vessels and at port facilities. You’ll be trusted to perform field-based service with minimal supervision while ensuring safe and reliable equipment operation. Responsibilities include:
• Diagnose and repair marine diesel engines and generator systems
• Perform in-field engine overhauls and marine power unit service
• Troubleshoot electronic engine control systems
• Deliver service excellence directly onboard marine vessels
• Communicate professionally with vessel owners, captains, and customers
• Document service actions and support safety-first field operations
💡
Top Benefits for Marine Technicians:
• Up to $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Great Work-Life Balance
• On-Premise Clinic
• Boot & Tool Allowances
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vast Growth Opportunities
• Job Stability
• Full-Time Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays
📋
Requirements:
• Must own proper tools required for marine engine repair
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate's degree or technical certification preferred - (Military or relevant field experience will also be considered)
• Experience servicing diesel engines and performing generator repair
• Ability to diagnose and repair electronic marine control systems
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Basic computer skills for service documentation
Curious what it’s like to be a
Marine Diesel Technician
at Mustang Cat?
Hear firsthand from our team of expert
diesel engine technicians
and learn how we keep marine operations running strong.