About this role
Job SummaryAbout the Position: Incumbent is assigned to the Drift Collectors, MN Raccoon or MN John A. B. Dillard Jr. to maintain, and repair all equipment associated with the engineering operation of the vessel. *Relocation or Recruitment incentives may be offered to highly qualified candidates.
QualificationsWho May Apply: US Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Marine Machinery Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision: I have performed work on electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and welding projects for equipment, systems (e.g. fuel, sewage, HVAC, potable water, hydraulic, electrical, etc.), vessels, and vehicles. I have performed work on engine room machinery and auxiliary equipment. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort Work is frequently performed in uncomfortable and tiring positions. There is frequent climbing, standing, stooping and lifting up to 50 pounds by individuals and of greater weights with assistance. Working Conditions Works inside and outside. Subject to dangers of flammable fuels, exhaust fumes and gases, hot engine rooms, metal chipping and grinding, moving machinery, slippery decks and hazards attending movement of floating plant.
Major DutiesIn small work groups must plan and layout work in making major and operating repairs of all engine room machinery and auxiliary equipment.Accomplish repairs, such as replacing bearings, repairing fuel lines, grinding valves, replacing cylinders, pistons and shears in auxiliary pumps and machinery, removing and replacing complete assemblies.Preheat, braze, bevel and vee as necessary to accomplish assignments, and operate lathe and drill press in turning down shafts and bushings.Operate lathe and drill press in turning down shafts and bushings.During light debris season, incumbent may be subject to assignment on phases of productive work.Stand a shift watch and work alone without close technical supervision.