Marine Machinery Mechanic (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Maritime Administration•Benicia, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Benicia, California, at Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet, Office of Ship Operations, Office of the Deputy Associate Administrator for Federal Sealift, Office of the Associate Administrator for Strategic Sealift, Maritime Administration (MARAD). This position is established to perform a wide variety of mechanical services for vessels and craft in the National Defense Reserve Fleet. Work is accomplished on ships within the National Defense Reserve Fleet.

Requirements

Must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration.
Must meet specialized experience to qualify.
Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
Ability to perform machinery maintenance and repairs aboard fleet craft including tugs, crane barges, utility boats, patrol boats and transportation craft.
Ability to operate, rotate or move over by hand or motive power all mechanical systems associated with fleet craft or aboard ships.
Knowledge and adherence to safety programs and policies, environmental laws, and other regulations.
Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
Ability to inspect.
Ability to provide production support service.
Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc.
Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).
Ability to interpret instructions, specification, etc. (includes blueprinting, reading).
Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
Knowledge of materials.
Troubleshooting/Safety.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots, repairs, overhauls, and tests assorted marine engines.
Requisitions parts and services and recommendations for contractual repairs to fleet craft.
Safely operates mechanical systems aboard fleet craft and ships in the anchorage.
Performs direct support/general support maintenance in the overhaul of ships assigned to the Ready Reserve Force.
Determines the exact nature and extent of repairs, adjustments, and overhaul necessary.
Communicates with workers being led, passes on instructions, relays job assignments for recurring and special assignments, and trains employees.