Metson Marine Services
NASP Diesel Mechanic/GVA
Landing Lane, Pensacola, FL 32508
On-site · Augment
First seen by offpeak October 5, 2026
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You’ll Love Working with us:
Metson Marine Services, Inc. (MMSI) is a leading maritime services company with over 40 years of experience providing ocean transportation, vessel operations, and marine environmental support services. Serving both commercial and government clients, MMSI operates a diverse fleet supporting a wide range of missions, including crew transportation, offshore support, oil spill response, marine surveying, and specialized maritime operations. Since 1997, MMSI has also managed and maintained government-owned vessels and small craft, delivering reliable maritime solutions in support of critical mission requirements.Core Values:
As an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, MMSI is dedicated to:
- Protecting shipboard and shore side personnel
- Protecting our vessels and facilities
- Protecting the environment
- Meeting or exceeding customer requirements
Geographic locations in which MMSI currently operates include the U.S East, Gulf & West Coasts, and Alaska. The Corporate Office is in Southern California (Ventura) and its Regional Boat Maintenance Center a technically advanced facility in Woodbine Georgia.
How you would make an impact/key responsibilities:
Join the MMSI team as a GVA/Diesel Mechanic in an augmented capacity supporting NAS Port Operations at Building #38 in Pensacola, FL.
As an augmented team member, you will work alongside the existing Port Operations team to support day-to-day operations, provide additional workforce capacity, and apply your specialized skills as needed to meet operational and contract requirements.
Job Duties:
- Perform vessel deck, engine, and equipment maintenance, repair, cleaning, and preservation.
- Diagnose, repair, rebuild, and maintain diesel engines, transmissions, machinery, and related equipment.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and test mechanical and electrical equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
- Assist with small boat operations and support the safe movement of vessel crew and military personnel as directed by the Coxswain.
- Support vessel, pier, and Port Operations activities, including cargo handling and general upkeep.
- Participate in required training, qualifications, and Oil Spill Response Team activities.
- Perform preventive maintenance and ensure compliance with company, USCG, federal, state, and local requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support contract requirements.
Qualifications
- Certification as an Outboard Motor Mechanic or equivalent demonstrated experience.
- Experience performing mechanical maintenance and repairs on marine vessels and/or diesel-powered equipment preferred.
- Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, hoists, gauges, and other mechanical equipment.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a vessel and port operations team.
- Must be able to meet applicable USCG Merchant Mariner medical and physical requirements.
- CDL Class A with Hazmat endorsement is preferred but not required.
Physical Demands
- Moderate physical demands.
- Position requires the ability to perform physical work aboard vessels and in pier-side environments, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, climbing, and working around machinery and equipment.
- Must meet applicable USCG Merchant Mariner Medical and Physical Examination requirements (Form CG-719K).
Work Environment
- Work may be performed at sea, pier-side, and at adjacent Port Operations facilities.
- Employees may be exposed to varying weather conditions, vessel machinery, noise, marine environments, and other operational hazards.