Why Mercy Ships International
FY2025 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedOperates hospital ships in developing nations to provide free specialty surgeries, dental procedures, and medical training to underserved communities.
- Mercy Ships follows the 2,000-year-old model of jesus, bringing hope and healing to the forgotten poor. In 2025, Mercy Ships continued providing medical services at no cost, including, but not limited to: - specialty surgeries performed 5,019 - patients evaluated…$149.6M spent in FY2025
Before you apply
FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenMercy Ships is an international charity that brings hope and healing to the world’s forgotten poor through state-of-the-art hospital ships. Since 1978, our volunteer crew—made up of medical professionals and skilled workers from over 60 nations—has delivered free surgeries and medical care to over 2.8 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa, transforming lives one patient and one port at a time. Join our global team of over 3,000 volunteers and help us change lives daily.
About this role The Mechanic / Fitter is responsible to carry out machinery maintenance and repairs, including mechanical overhaul and repair work on marine engines, pumps, hydraulic, pneumatic equipment and valves, and repairing plumbing system equipment. A job that will take you all over the ship, responding to issues and daily bringing solutions to a diverse range of mechanical issues.
What you will contribute Technical Mechanical overhaul and repair work on marine engines and related equipment Repair and maintain pumps, hydraulic, pneumatic equipment and valves Operate hand tools associated with marine engines Service and fit various machinery components Repair machinery, engines and related equipment Troubleshoot and repair plumbing system equipment Alignment, fitting, fabrication, grinding, drilling, tapping Pipe fitting and flange assembly Welding or hot work (if applicable and certified) Familiarity with lock out/tag out procedures Permit-to-work systems Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) Follow all safety measures as defined in the company Safety management Systems Participate in regular drills and join emergency teams as required by the Safety Officer Report non-conformities, accidents involving personnel or vessel, and hazardous occurrences to the Company Proper use of PPE and safe lifting practices Mission Support Share in the support and furtherance of the Christian community through lifestyle and exhortation For This Role, You Will Need STCW Certifications Certificate of Proficiency in accordance with STCW VI/1 Basic Training Certificate of Proficiency in accordance with STCW V/2-1 Crowd Management Certificate of Proficiency in accordance with STCW VI/6-1 Security Awareness Certificate of Examination in accordance with STCW I/9 Medical Fitness and Minimum In-Service Eyesight Additional Certifications – Strongly preferred but not required Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ) – ISO 9606-1 or AWS D1.1/D1.2 or ISO 17660 Welding Procedure Qualification (WPQR) – As per ISO 15614 or ASME IX International Welding Specialist (IWS) or International Welder (IW) ISO 13585 (Brazers) Mission and Community Supportive of Mercy Ships mission and vision and committed to its core values Work collaboratively with integrity and demonstrate accountability Able to live in and contribute to community life, requiring stable and healthy interpersonal skills Ability to lead in a multi-cultural setting Administrative Competent in Windows, Microsoft Office Programs Ability to…
About Mercy Ships International
From its Form 990- Budget $287.1M · International, Foreign Affairs & National Security
- Staff 605 · founded 2008
- Pays its leaders $167K–$350K (12 reported)
- Open jobs 182 · Jobs at Mercy Ships International · Full 990 report