Ship Checker

LMR Technical GroupNorfolk, VA
$60,000 - $62,000Onsite

About The Position

The Specification Development and Advance Execution Support (SDAES) Division is responsible for conducting ship checks onboard Navy Vessels of Work Notifications (WN) in support of Work Item development by the planners. A ship check consists of reviewing the brokered WN for accuracy and work scope, identifying components & equipment, associated system piping, and ship's structure to accurately describe existing conditions to properly develop Work Items/Specifications (WIs). After the ship check is completed onboard the ship, required reports and forms that contain ship check information including sketches & photographs, will be forwarded to the respective planner for work item development. As ship checkers gain knowledge and experience, the expectation is to follow progression from ship checker to specification planner.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • At least two (2) years of education in a technical/vocational school, apprentice training, U.S. Navy or equivalent.
  • Physical ability to climb ladders, transit decks, and perform work on Navy vessels.
  • Ability to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work well with others.
  • Knowledge of Navy ship compartmentation and lay-out.
  • Ability to read, understand, and validate a work notification and to determine the scope of work contained within the work notification.
  • Comprehensive writing and communication skills capable of both verbal and written findings and recommendations.
  • Some knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe programs including word processing.
  • Knowledge of Navy Structural, Mechanical, Piping, and Electrical systems.
  • 10% overseas travel expected.
  • Must be able to obtain a Passport, CAC and/or DBIDs pass.
  • Must have a current and valid driver's license.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • This position requires U.S. citizenship and will be subject to a security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance issued by the US Government.
  • Must have or be able to obtain a valid US Passport.

Nice To Haves

  • Associate's degree or higher is preferred.
  • Former military personnel with 5+ years' experience working on Navy vessels, or
  • 10+ years' experience working a shipyard performing maintenance on naval vessel, or
  • experience working for a Navy Maintenace Center with planning, estimating or project management.
  • A current, active Secret security clearance is preferred.
  • In addition, to the security clearance, this position may require an additional background screening for base access.

Responsibilities

  • Using applicable drawings and references, conduct ship checks onboard Navy vessels in direct support of the Planners to validate the work notification, determine the scope of repair, and provide the Planner with amplifying information to aid in work item development.
  • Identify interferences and any other special circumstances that will impact the planning process and work item development.
  • Document the ship checks with detailed information and photographs on the approved ship check forms in PDF format that can be used in the work item development and uploaded into NMD by the Planners.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Continuing Education Reimbursement Program
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