Don Brenton's Fire Protection has been a leader in the fire protection industry in Atlantic Canada for over 75 years and is now looking to recruit a full-time Marine Service Technician. For more information about our company, please visit our website at www.brentons.com

• Perform inspections and provide maintenance on all Fire, Safety and Rescue products for clients, both aboard ships/rigs and in service facilities (fixed and portable Fire systems, Self-contained Breathing Apparatus, Emergency Escape Breathing Devices, associated hoses and pipes), UTI tapes, portable and fixed gas detection instruments
• Identify ships' needs and requirements based on ship's classification and flag and applicable manufacturer's requirementsInspect and maintain Company-owned property, such as liquid level indicators, various tools and service safety equipment used in the execution of the position responsibilities
• Use hand and power tools, as required to maintain, service, repair and build various items used in the performance of job responsibilities
• Provide technical assistance and labour assistance as needed to facilitate servicing customer needs on a timely basis
• All service work is carried out according to Industry rules and regulations and our company's safety standards, the company's safety guidelines when working onboard, when working in the workshop and other relevant safety standards valid at the place of work
• Perform Job Safety Work Assessments
• Communicating technical deficiencies or improvement notices, and assisting service coordinator with follow up, and corrective actions as necessary

• Short notice travel required
• Overtime required
• Good physical condition
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, manoeuvre obstacles typically found on ships/rigs (such as steep stairs, low overhead clearances)
• Able to lift up to 70 pounds
• Service oriented and safety minded approach
• Versatile and adaptable to varied working conditions
• Good command of the English language (spoken and written)
• Ability to communicate effectively within a multinational environment
• Ability to manage and motivate own and externally employed service personnel
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Ability to co-operate across organization lines internally and towards customers
• Ability to work, travel and sleep on a ship
• Systematic and accurate nature
• Experience in the fire protection industry an asset but not required
• Experience in electrical, mechanical, pipe fitting or marine industries an asset but not required
• High school diploma required; graduate of a technical training institute preferred
• Valid Driver's License

As a third generation family business, we value our employees first and foremost through providing a balance of challenging responsilbillities, hands on training & support, flexilibity and approachability. We're always on the lookout for people with passion, experience and dedication to service. If that sounds like you, then we want to hear from you.