Marine Machinery Mechanic

Army Transportation • Concord, CA

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About The Position

Serves primarily as a Marine Machinery Equipment Mechanic Quality Assurance/Control representative overseeing the final repair and rebuild of a variety of high-power marine engines and major sub-assemblies and systems of large, complicated watercraft. The position also serves as a Contracting Officer Representative for one or more major equipment repair contracts.

The work includes inspecting and monitoring repairs and installations aboard watercraft and related harbor equipment; assessing technical data and developing quality assessment plans for marine engine repair and rebuild work; and repairing or overseeing repairs to marine engines, navigation devices, and electrical and fuel systems. Work is performed inside and outside in a marine setting and involves physical effort and exposure to varied environmental and safety hazards.

The position requires a valid state driver's license, the ability to swim, pre-employment and annual physical examinations, and travel approximately 5% of the time. Appointment is subject to a background investigation and a one-year probationary period. The position is designated as Key and requires financial disclosure reporting upon entry and annually thereafter.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to perform marine machinery mechanic work without more than normal supervision, including disassembly and repair of marine equipment and machinery and determining and completing necessary repairs.
• Ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
• Knowledge of materials.
• Knowledge of technical practices.
• Troubleshooting ability.
• Must be able to swim.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid driver's license issued by one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Must complete a background investigation and meet suitability or fitness requirements for Federal employment.
• Must submit a financial disclosure report upon entry and annually thereafter.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the work, including frequent bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, crouching, and strenuous work in cramped or awkward positions.
• Applicants must meet an eligible employment authority category listed in the announcement.
• Qualification must be demonstrated through experience; education cannot be substituted for the required experience.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Install replacement parts on marine engines using drawings, measuring instruments, hand tools, and power tools.
• Monitor installation of major equipment, including steering systems, reverse gears, and reduction gears in seagoing and security watercraft.
• Oversee repairs to maintain the operation of machines and equipment.
• Repair failures in navigation devices and electrical and fuel systems in watercraft or marine boats.
• Monitor repair and installation of mechanical equipment aboard watercraft and in related harbor areas.
• Develop quality assessment plans for work processes involved in rebuilding or repairing high-powered marine engines.
• Evaluate technical data related to marine engine repair or rebuilding to identify characteristics that may affect the quality of the finished product.
• Serve as Contracting Officer Representative for one or more major equipment repair contracts.
• Disassemble and repair marine equipment and machinery; determine the nature and extent of repairs and replace, rework, or refinish worn or damaged engine parts and components.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed