Marine Electronics Technician

Mackay Marine, is a global marine electronics service company with more than 400 employees spread across 45 service depots in fifteen (15) countries, including the Americas, Europe, and Asia. For over fifty (50) years Mackay has sold, installed, and serviced navigation and communication equipment onboard commercial and naval ships. We sustain our industry-leading position by employing and hiring individuals with strong technical talent, investing in ongoing factory training, and by providing all the parts, equipment, technical and administrative support needed. The goal is to provide superior results to our customers and in turn, superior careers for our employees.

Mackay has an opening for a **Marine Electronics Technician (MET) **in our **Albrook, Panama **depot.

**_Marine Electronics Technician Job Summary_**:
Under limited supervision, the Marine Electronics Technician (MET) (also referred to as 'technician') will install, service, and repair marine electronic equipment on board ships. The technician will test, adjust, and troubleshoot components, and antennas as well as, loading, updating, and modifying software. The MET will utilize his/her knowledge of electronic theory and circuitry to address a variety of technical problems. The technician will make intelligent use of complex schematics, blueprints, and manuals to accurately achieve assignments and upon completion, compose a detailed service report.

**_Types of equipment serviced:_**
- Radars
- ECDIS
- Satcoms
- HF and VHF Radios
- GPS
- Gyrocompasses
- Autopilots
- Sounders

**_Marine Service Engineer Qualifications_**
- Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing in English.
- 3+ years experience as a MET in the commercial shipping industry and/or acquired in the military.
- Some college preferred or equivalent training and experience.
- Valid FCC General License with Radar Endorsement and GMDSS Radio Operator Maintainer License preferred.
- Be physically fit. Work environment often involves carrying up to 50 lbs., climbing ladders and masts, and exposure to weather.
- Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation is required.

**_Mackay offers a competitive salary, overtime, in addition to paid time off, health insurance, a retirement savings plan with employer contribution._**

Pay: B/.13.00 - B/.24.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Panamá, Provincia de Panamá: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- High school or equivalent (required)

**Experience**:

- servicing marine electronics: 3 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)
- Spanish (required)

License/Certification:

- FCC (preferred)
- GMDSS (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (required)