Apprentice Technician

AESSEAL•Davie, FL

About The Position

Apprentice - Service Technicians, perform technical works involving the dismantling, repairing, relocating, modifying, maintaining, aligning, and installing of a wide variety of marine machinery, & industrial machinery equipment, and systems such as: Propulsion systems, and different drive / shaft line configurations, Propulsion system components, Steering systems, Hydraulic systems, Pneumatic systems, Non-marine Industrial installations, Ability to read and comprehend drawings & blueprints. The work requires a practical knowledge of the mechanical, and hydraulic systems and components of diverse marine machinery and their attachments. This includes detailed knowledge of the operating characteristics of the involved machinery, equipment, and systems; their functional relationships; the applicable installation and repair procedures, methods, and trade practices; and the unique environmental conditions under which work is performed aboard marine craft, for example, the lack of space between bulkheads and decks and the proximity of one type of machinery to another. For industrial installations the functional relationships of components, Lock-out / Tag-out procedures and safety procedures of the industrial facility. Service Technicians of all levels must have the varying knowledge and skill levels to accomplish technical and labor tasks/work assigned by the Job Lead or Project Technical & QA/QC Supervisors, including as a paramount requirement: Sufficient skill in and knowledge of the technical and labor tasks to effectively carry out the duties of Service Technicians outlined below. Service Technicians also perform regular non-job lead work that is usually of the same kind and level as that done by the group being led. Service Technicians are also required to perform the following non-technical tasks: On-The-Job Training / Mentoring of technicians of all levels, in new tasks/jobs to accelerate knowledge and skills acquisition, where senior level technicians have the technical knowledge, expertise, skills, and competency, Signing off competency-based skills in Technician Training Competency Skills Book, On-The-Job Training / Mentoring on the following with lower-level Service Technicians: Condition ‘As Found’ & ‘As Left’ data collection: Reason for the data collection and how it is used to identify actual & potential technical issues, Which Condition ‘As Found’ & ‘As Left’ data is required for what job tasks, Correct procedures and techniques to obtain data, Use of correct tooling to record data, Recording procedures. Identification, knowledge, and comprehension of purpose of drive / shaft line components, and configurations, Optical Alignment Checks, Laser Alignment Checks, Any and all other technical works – Marine & Industrial, Report writing per the DATUM RMS standard service & technical reports or clients, Comprehension of service & technical reports, and ability to identify required works from the reports.

Requirements

Ability to read and comprehend drawings & blueprints
practical knowledge of the mechanical, and hydraulic systems and components of diverse marine machinery and their attachments
detailed knowledge of the operating characteristics of the involved machinery, equipment, and systems; their functional relationships; the applicable installation and repair procedures, methods, and trade practices; and the unique environmental conditions under which work is performed aboard marine craft, for example, the lack of space between bulkheads and decks and the proximity of one type of machinery to another
functional relationships of components, Lock-out / Tag-out procedures and safety procedures of the industrial facility
Sufficient skill in and knowledge of the technical and labor tasks to effectively carry out the duties of Service Technicians

Responsibilities

Attending pre-works brief with the team on the project job/task instructions with assigned labor hours, as received from Project Job Lead, Project Technical & QA/QC Supervisors and project Work Order
Primary assessments of project: General ‘Condition as Found’ report: Work Area conditions, General condition of equipment/machinery, Cleanliness and safety concerns, e.g., bilges with oil/flammables, Photos and completion of ‘Job Technical Specifications’ form, Obvious change to original scope of work per the Work Order, AWA Estimate opportunities at onset of project
Getting work started, e.g., comprehension of the immediate tasks to be performed by individual technicians of the team, safety review, and tooling required to perform the task
Working with the team and setting the work pace
Demonstrating proper work methods; Seeing to it that needed plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available, and that required parts/materials were ordered in advance to be obtained from procurement department and supply locations
Obtaining needed information or decisions from Project Job Lead on actual & potential problems/issues that come up during the project works
Maintaining a current knowledge, and answering questions of other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) to identify AWA opportunities from scope creep, and other directives (for example, technical orders)
Efficiency - Seeing to it that there is enough work to keep everyone in the work crew busy
Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) work while in progress and when finished to see whether the Job Lead & Project Technical & QA/QC Supervisors instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, AWA opportunities and deadlines have been met; directing other workers to follow instructions received from Job Lead & Project Technical & QA/QC Supervisors, and to meet deadlines
Assuring that health/safety and environment (HSE), safe work practices, and housekeeping rules are followed, and understood within the team, e.g.: Team safety meetings are held with all stakeholders prior to dangerous works being started, That all tools are used in a proper safe manner per the manufacturer’s recommendations, Assuring that rigging equipment safety operational limits are not exceeded
Reporting to Project Job Lead on status and progress of work, and causes of work delays
Answering questions of the Project Job Lead on specific work/task operations e.g.: Task progress, Task Scope creep, Additional identified works, AWA opportunities, Parts and materials required, not previously ordered, Sub-contractor requirements, e.g., Hydraulics, Gas Free Certification, Equipment requirements, e.g., Forklifts, specialized equipment, Additional on-the-job training requirements for individual employees
Creation of Technical & Service Reports for projects per company Policy & Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring they are formatted per company expectations and contain accurate date
Identify technical tasks that require Standard Operating Procedures, and/or training for technicians
Identify work procedures that require updating/modification, and additional training for technicians
Identify technicians performing substandard works, applying poor work practices, undertaking work processes in an unsafe manner that may cause accidents to fellow employees, customers or other company workers, or damage to customers property, shipyard property, and report to management
Report and assist with investigation for Accident & Incident Reports for all incidents /accidents
Report to Project Job Lead, Assist with the facilitation of in-house training, including instruction as required
Sign-off of technical competencies for lower-level Technicians in their Technician Training Competency Skills Book
Any additional tasks that require the technical, training, and supervisory knowledge and skills possessed by Project Service Technicians