Limited Dismantler Mechanic

U.S. Pacific Fleet•Bremerton, WA

About The Position

The Limited Dismantler Mechanic works in the Production Resources Department of PSNS and IMF. The position removes hydraulic, pneumatic, water, fuel, and electrical components and wiring systems for recycling. Work includes disassembling, demolishing, recycling, and preparing major equipment for rigging removal, including piping and valves, electrical components and cables, insulation, and structural and non-structural materials. The mechanic removes hazardous materials such as asbestos, PCBs, and toxic metals, and removes asbestos insulation while fabricating and installing other insulating materials on enclosures aboard ships being dismantled. The role also includes moving, maintaining, and repairing opacity tents, including replacing damaged ventilation and containment fabric. The employee keeps the work area clean, stores materials, parts, and tools properly, cleans spills, and ensures combustible materials are kept in appropriate containers. Work takes place in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents may be present. The employee must use personal protective equipment throughout the work shift, participate in medical surveillance programs, and obtain and maintain qualifications for working with hazardous materials. The position may involve travel to domestic and international locations, including remote or isolated sites, and requires the ability to work in confined spaces, climb ladders and scaffolding, and lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Uncommon tours that include nights, weekends, or holidays may be required; overtime or night differential pay and unusual duty hours may also apply.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct-deposit pay program and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification if a new Department of the Navy employee.
Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty.
Must wear personal protective equipment, including helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, and safety shoes, throughout the work shift.
Must participate in medical surveillance programs and obtain and maintain qualifications for work with hazardous materials, including toxic metals, asbestos, man-made vitreous fibers, and PCBs.
Must be willing and able to work in small and/or confined spaces.
Must be willing and able to lift and/or carry loads up to 50 pounds.
Must have visual acuity and accurate color discrimination.
Must be willing and able to climb ladders and scaffolding.
Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods; travel may include CONUS and OCONUS locations and remote or isolated sites.
Must demonstrate the ability to perform the work of the position without more than normal supervision and meet applicable OPM Trades and Labor Occupations qualification requirements.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Appointment of retired military members within 180 days of retirement is subject to applicable federal restrictions.

Responsibilities

Remove hydraulic, pneumatic, water, fuel, and electrical components and wiring systems for recycling.
Remove hazardous materials, including asbestos, PCBs, and toxic metals such as lead, chromate, and cadmium.
Keep the work area clean by removing unused materials, cleaning spills, and properly stowing materials, parts, and tools.
Keep combustible materials, including rags, paper, and flammable liquids, in proper containers.
Move, maintain, and repair opacity tents, including replacing damaged ventilation and containment fabric.
Remove asbestos insulation and fabricate and install other insulating materials on enclosures aboard ships being dismantled.
Disassemble and demolish major equipment, recycle materials, and prepare equipment for rigging removal.
Remove piping and valves, electrical components and cables, insulation, and structural and non-structural materials.