Dry Dock Mechanic J4

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com•Norfolk, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics NASSCO is seeking a Drydock Mechanic J4 to join their SPEEDE DRYDOCK department in Norfolk, Virginia. This role is responsible for performing work in accordance with specifications with the highest quality and in a professional manner. Regular, reliable attendance on-site is essential. The hours for this position are 6:00 am - 2:45 pm.

Requirements

Ability to navigate a ship, the Drydock, and understand compartment designation.
Excellent working knowledge and understanding of technical publications and drawings.
Ability to work with no supervision.
Knowledgeable in the use of all common shop and hand tools.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Must know what PPE to use and when.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including respirator.

Nice To Haves

JLG
forklift
welding
brazing
special electrical/mechanical repairs

Responsibilities

Accomplish work in accordance with work specifications safety, with the highest quality, in a professional manner.
Repair and/or install equipment using routine mechanical knowledge in conjunction with technical information and diagrams.
Make a diagnosis of dry dock machinery and mechanical equipment to determine problems and make proper repairs, whether the equipment is manually, air hydraulically or electrically operated on the dry dock.
Accurately use measuring instruments such as micrometer, tachometer, dial indicator and caliper.
Monitor and interpret dry dock equipment and machinery gauges, meters and alarms in order to identify potential malfunctions as early as possible to take appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems and to avoid catastrophic equipment failures.
Perform duties required to prepare the drydock for a docking evolution, to include the fabrication, preparation and assembly of the drydock blocks.
Perform drydocking evolution duties such as diesel engine watch and operation of other equipment as necessary.
Perform drydock watch duties in accordance with the drydock operational procedures and instructions.
Ensure tanks/compartments have an updated safe for hot work ticket and that requirements of the ticket have been met (e.g., ventilation, lighting, safety equipment, etc.).
Ensure conditions of the tank/compartment have not changed since the ticket was written (e.g., fuel run back, unsafe working conditions, etc.).
Ensure that WAF ticket is on the job site and that it is for the specific job being accomplished.
Ensure that no work will be accomplished without a WAF posted at location of repairs.
Ensure that any other safety issues are complied with that relate to the specific job being accomplished (e.g., special staging, face shields for grinding, protective clothing for hot work related jobs, breathing apparatus with correct cartridges, etc.).
Ensure that you are trained and qualified for the work you are assigned to do (e.g., JLG, forklift, welding, brazing, special electrical/mechanical repairs, etc.).
Ensure that you and personnel working under your direction are working safely and as productively as possible, maintaining quality control at all times.
Ensure that job site is left in a safe and clean condition prior to departure.
Complete assignment with no supervision.