Mechanical Systems Inspector (Ships)

United States Fleet Forces Command • Kittery, ME

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About The Position

You will serve as a Mechanical Systems Inspector (Ships) in the Non-Nuclear Inspection Division, Quality Assurance Office of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The position involves maintaining quality control over workmanship and verifying compliance with prescribed specifications and required tests for shipboard mechanical and piping equipment, components, and systems.

You will inspect, witness, and perform quality-assurance tests; investigate deficient conditions involving software, hardware, and work processes; and perform and evaluate required nondestructive tests. You will compile and maintain inspection and test information to support accurate records of installed materials, components, and systems. The role includes regular contact with shop supervisors and their personnel, and may involve travel to domestic and overseas locations, including remote or isolated sites. Work may require an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as overtime or night differential hours. You must wear required personal protective equipment throughout the work shift and participate in medical surveillance programs.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct-deposit pay program and successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check if new to the Department of the Navy.
• Must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination and obtain and maintain the required interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty.
• Must wear personal protective equipment, potentially including helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, and safety shoes, throughout the work shift and participate in medical surveillance programs.
• Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to domestic and overseas locations, potentially remote or isolated, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skill to perform the work without more than normal supervision, including planning inspection sequences, preparing detailed reports, inspecting specialized shipboard systems, using measuring tools and precision instruments, and interpreting technical plans and requirements.
• Must meet the Office of Personnel Management qualification requirements for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control over workmanship quality and provide information about prescribed specifications and required tests in coordination with shop supervisors and their personnel.
• Compile and maintain information during inspections and tests so accurate records can be prepared and maintained for installed materials, components, and systems.
• Inspect, witness, and perform quality-assurance tests on mechanical and piping equipment, devices, components, and systems.
• Investigate deficient conditions associated with software, hardware, and work processes.
• Perform and evaluate the results of required nondestructive tests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Relocation expense reimbursement and/or recruitment incentives may be offered by other hiring managers for similar positions, depending on funding and policy.

What This Job Offers

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