Job title:

Marine Sanitary & Water Systems Mechanic (Naval Vessels)

Company:

A.G WHITE TECHNICAL SERVICES INC.

Location:

Dartmouth, NS (work aboard naval vessels in port and local facilities)

Job type:

Full-time / Permanent

Pay:

Competitive wage

Benefits:

- Work clothes, boots, PPE and tools supplied
- Up to 30 paid days off per year

- Health Spending Account

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About the job

A.G WHITE TECHNICAL SERVICES INC. is seeking an experienced Marine Sanitary & Water Systems Mechanic to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on naval vessels while alongside. About 90% of work is on shipboard systems, including:

- Black and grey water vacuum collection systems
- Black and grey water treatment systems
- Fresh water treatment, storage, and distribution systems
- Reverse osmosis (RO) water maker systems

This is a shore-based contractor role (not ship’s crew). We are an established Nova Scotia marine technical services company, authorized service representatives for major marine system manufacturers. ***

Key responsibilities

- Perform scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on naval vessel sanitary and water systems (pumps, valves, piping, treatment units, RO skids, controls).
- Read and interpret P&IDs;, schematics, and manufacturer/naval technical documentation.
- Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical components: pumps, valves, strainers, pressure vessels, dosing systems, and associated piping.
- Adjust, overhaul, and replace defective parts; fabricate simple components and adapt fittings as required.
- Test and verify system performance after maintenance or repair (flushing,



disinfection support, pressure/flow checks).
- Complete service reports, work logs, and documentation of inspections, repairs, and parts used.
- Follow all safety, environmental, and naval/shipyard procedures (confined space, LOTO, hot work, etc.).

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Qualifications

- Industrial mechanic (millwright), heavy-duty mechanic, marine mechanic, or related apprenticeship; or equivalent experience.
- Several years’ experience with industrial fluid systems, ideally including:
- Marine/industrial sanitary or sewage systems (vacuum or gravity)
- Water treatment (filtration, disinfection, chemical dosing)
- Reverse osmosis or desalination equipment
- Shipboard or offshore piping and pump systems
- Experience on naval vessels, other ships, or in a shipyard/defence marine setting is strongly preferred.
- Able to read mechanical drawings, P&IDs;, and technical manuals.
- Valid driver’s licence; able to work at various berths/facilities as required.
- Strong safety focus; able to obtain any required site access/security clearance.

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How to apply

Send your résumé and a brief note describing your relevant sanitary and water systems experience to: Email: [email protected]

Company: A.G WHITE TECHNICAL SERVICES INC.

Website: www.agwhitegroup.com

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Pay: $30.00-$45.00 per hour

Benefits

- Extended health care
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Marine Sanitary & Water Systems Mechanic (Naval Vessels) (Dartmouth)
🏢 A. G. White Technical Services
📍 Dartmouth