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Marine Emergency Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Marine Electrician

Saint Ignace, MI

$23.25 - $29.50/hr

Participate in emergency repairs and after-hours callouts when required. * Maintain a safe and organized work environment. Qualifications * Minimum of 3 years of marine electrical experience ...

Marine Electrician

Portsmouth, VA ยท On-site

$23.25 - $29.50/hr

Provide support for emergency repairs and service calls as needed Required Qualifications * 3+ years of experience in marine, industrial, or commercial electrical work * Strong understanding of AC/DC ...

Marine Electrician

Portsmouth, VA ยท On-site

$23.25 - $29.50/hr

Provide support for emergency repairs and service calls as needed Required Qualifications * 3+ years of experience in marine, industrial, or commercial electrical work * Strong understanding of AC/DC ...

Participate in emergency drills and exercises with vessel and terminal stakeholders to support effective marine incident response. * Promote strong safety standards through active participation in ...

Inspects below deck emergency and rescue equipment. Performs required duties at fire drills in ... Assists Marine Engineer tightening and renewing stern tube packing in shafts. Performs maintenance ...

Inspects below deck emergency and rescue equipment. Performs required duties at fire drills in ... Assists Marine Engineer tightening and renewing stern tube packing in shafts. Performs maintenance ...

Marine Oiler

Staten Island, NY ยท On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Inspects below deck emergency and rescue equipment. Performs required duties at fire drills in ... Assists Marine Engineer tightening and renewing stern tube packing in shafts. Performs maintenance ...

... services, emergency management, coroner services, forensics and specialty operations, among an ... The Marine Operations fleet consists of six twin-engine inboard fireboats and nine twin-engine ...

Marine Mechanic

Santa Ana, CA ยท On-site

$70K - $84K/yr

... services, emergency management, coroner services, forensics and specialty operations, among an ... The Marine Operations fleet consists of six twin-engine inboard fireboats and nine twin-engine ...

Should be flexible to work OT and the occasional weekend to accommodate emergency repairs. If you ... marine diesel mechanic in the subject line, or for more information, contact Orlando at 206-316 ...

Marine Inboard Mechanic

Seattle, WA ยท On-site

$31 - $37/hr

Overview The Marine Inboard Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, servicing, diagnosing ... out, emergency repairs). Physical Requirements ยท Physical ability to perform demanding work ...

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How much do marine emergency jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for marine emergency in the United States is $64,323.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,000.00 and $79,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Marine Emergency vs Marine Radio Operator?

AspectMarine EmergencyMarine Radio Operator
Required CertificationsEmergency response certifications, first aid, safety trainingMarine radio operation licenses, communication certifications
Work EnvironmentOnboard vessels, emergency response scenariosOnshore/offshore communication centers, ships
Employer & Industry UsageMaritime rescue agencies, coast guards, shipping companiesMaritime communication companies, shipping firms, port authorities

Marine Emergency personnel focus on responding to urgent situations at sea, including rescue and safety operations, requiring emergency response skills. Marine Radio Operators handle communication between ships and shore, requiring radio operation certifications. While both roles are vital in maritime safety, Marine Emergency roles are more focused on crisis response, whereas Marine Radio Operators specialize in communication management.

How to become a marine emergency?

To work in marine emergency roles, individuals typically need relevant maritime certifications such as STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping) and first aid training. Experience in maritime operations, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in high-pressure environments are also important for these positions.
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What states have the most Marine Emergency jobs?

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Infographic showing various Marine Emergency job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,323 per year, or $30.9 per hour.

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Marine Mechanic - Regular Full TimeGeneral Statement of Job


Under general supervision, performs work in repairing and maintaining electrical and mechanical equipment on passenger ferries, and tug.ย  Reports to the Marine Maintenance Superintendent. ย 

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORKย 

NOTE:ย  The illustrative examples of work listed below are not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities performed by the position.ย  The examples are intended to represent the level and type of work performed.ย  This list is not to be considered or represent an employment contract.

Essential Functions:

Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on passenger ferries, tug, and barge during scheduled down periods or in an emergency.ย  Services and rebuilds diesel engines, removes props and shafts, repairs and reinstalls and paints boats in accordance with established schedule.

Operates all equipment involved in the performance of engine rebuilds, shaft and prop replacement. Operates major equipment and monitors its performance to determine causes of trouble or potential problems.ย  May operate vessels on water to test repairs and diagnose problems.

Maintains inventory of repair parts and supplies and purchases required parts to conform to inventory standards under the authority of the Marine Maintenance Superintendent.

Utilizes the marine maintenance system, prepares and records maintenance reports on each vessel when problems are identified and work performed.

Responds to after hour's emergency calls for repairs to all vessels as required.

Additional Functions:

Assists Coast Guard in inspections of vessels

Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from a high school or equivalent.ย  Supplemented by vocational training in motor repair, diesel engines or related area and two years of mechanical repair experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience to provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities. ย  ย  ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 


SPECIAL REQUIREMENT(S) ย 


Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license. ย 

Requires the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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