Ship Checker

QED Systems•Norfolk, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

National Planning Activity (NPA), Execution Division, responsible for conducting ship checks onboard Navy Vessels of work notifications delivered to QED�s NPA Department in support of Planners work item development. A ship check consists of examining the affected equipment, system piping, and ship�s structure to accurately estimate the amount of consumable materials that will be required. After the ship check, reports that contain ship check data including sketches, photographs, lead code/follow code memos, and reference drawings will be entered into the Navy Maintenance Database (NMD) by the Ship Checker. The Planner/Estimator function is recognized as the prime function of the NPA, and ultimately Ship Checkers will aspire to this role after developing the requisite experience. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Physical ability to climb ladders, transit decks, and perform work on Navy vessels.
Ability to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes (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.
Must be able to obtain a Passport, CAC and/or DBIDs pass.
Must have a current and valid Driver�s License.
U.S. citizenship.
Must meet the eligibility requirements to obtain, and maintain a SECRET Clearance issues by the US Government.
Candidate should currently possess or be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance.
May require an additional background screening for bas access.
Must have or be able to obtain a valid US Passport.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree or higher is preferred.

Responsibilities

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.