Temp Services Mechanics J1 - J4 (DAYSHIFT)

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com•Chesapeake, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics NASSCO, a member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit, is seeking five (5) Temporary Service Mechanics J1-J4 for their Temporary Services department in Norfolk, Virginia. This role involves ship construction, repair, conversion, and maintenance for commercial and national defense assets. Successful candidates will be responsible for various tasks related to temporary services aboard ships, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. Access to all Navy installations is required, necessitating the ability to obtain DBIDS and NAVSEA badges.

Requirements

Meet all Journeyman Temporary Service Mechanic 3 requirements (J4)
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize well and handle problems and concerns without assistance (J4)
Proficient with the requirements of the processes and the equipment used (J4)
Proficient with the requirements of the applicable OSHA and NAVSEA Standard Items (J4)
Know how to set up a job efficiently (J4)
Ability to install and maintain freeze protection and backflow preventers (J4)
Ability to repair and overhaul temporary fire stations (J4)
Ability to place connecting temperature water coolers aboard ship for drinking purposes (J4)
Ability to install rat guards on lines and hoses with diameters 1-1/2” and larger (J3, J2)
Ability to install and maintain freeze protection and backflow preventers with little supervision (J3)
Ability to set up and perform hydrostatic tests on fire and potable water hoses (J3)
Ability to repair and overhaul temporary fire stations with little supervision (J3)
Ability to place connecting temperature water coolers aboard ship for drinking purposes with little supervision (J3)
Ability to perform daily walk through and inspection of all services run by the temporary services shop to ensure compliance with NAVSEA Standard Items 009-07, 009-08 and 009-28 (J3)
Ability to install and hookup air dryers (J3, J2)
Ability to inspect, repair and test air and water manifolds for installation aboard ship (J3, J2)
Ability to install quick disconnects within 10 feet of hull penetrations to facilitate the deployment of smoke curtains (J3, J2)
Ability to route hoses, lines, and leads (J3, J2)
Ability to inspect hoses, vent ducting, blowers, air manifolds, electrical disconnect, spider boxes, and cables (J3, J2)
Ability to assist with routing hoses, lines, and leads (J1)
Know how to read basic drawings of ships’ layout (J1)
Must perform all ship board work in accordance with NAVSEA Standard Items 009-08, 009-24 and 009-28 (J1)
Ability to assist with inspections of the hoses, vent ducting, blowers, air manifolds, electrical disconnects, spider boxes, and cables (J1)
Ability to use and have general knowledge of all basic hand tools and their uses, and the ability to use them safe and appropriately (J1)
Understand ship nomenclature, including but not limited to, the ability to describe compartment listing, identify location, navigate vessel, and complete nomenclature quiz (J1)
Understand and practice good ventilation technique (J1)
Ability to determine completeness of work performed by other Trades/Shops (J1)
Ability to protect ship and ship’s equipment and how to use anti-chaffing material on lines, leads, and hoses (J1)
Know how to receive and perform receipt inspection of all rental equipment, such as air compressors, generators, etc. (J1)
Knowledge to setup, inspect, and maintain berms for rental equipment (J1)
Know how to follow instructions for properly and safely stopping and starting air compressors and generators (J1)
Forklift certificate and know how to properly and safely move fuel cells and refuel rental equipment (J1)
Ability to ensure that the job site is left in a safe and clean condition prior to departure (J1)
Basic understanding of ship systems layout, installation and repair (J1)
WAF training (J1)
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize well (J1)
Ability to perform job safely (J1)
Knowledge of what personal protective equipment (PPE) to use and when (J1)
Ability to read and write effectively in English, speak with clarity and listen actively (J1)
Ability to work well with others (J1)
Must be able to access all Navy installations and other shipyards by obtaining DBIDS and NAVSEA badges.

Nice To Haves

Must be able to oversee a small group of people (J4)

Responsibilities

Oversee a small group of people (J4)
Plan, organize, and prioritize work effectively (J4)
Handle problems and concerns without assistance (J4)
Proficiently use applicable OSHA and NAVSEA Standard Items (J4)
Set up jobs efficiently (J4)
Install and maintain freeze protection and backflow preventers (J4, J3, J2)
Repair and overhaul temporary fire stations (J4, J3)
Place connecting temperature water coolers aboard ship for drinking purposes (J4, J3, J2)
Install rat guards on lines and hoses with diameters 1-1/2” and larger (J3, J2)
Set up and perform hydrostatic tests on fire and potable water hoses (J3)
Perform daily walk through and inspection of all services run by the temporary services shop to ensure compliance with NAVSEA Standard Items 009-07, 009-08 and 009-28 (J3)
Install and hookup air dryers (J3, J2)
Inspect, repair and test air and water manifolds for installation aboard ship (J3, J2)
Install quick disconnects within 10 feet of hull penetrations to facilitate the deployment of smoke curtains (J3, J2)
Route hoses, lines, and leads (J3, J2)
Inspect hoses, vent ducting, blowers, air manifolds, electrical disconnect, spider boxes, and cables (J3, J2)
Assist with routing hoses, lines, and leads (J1)
Perform all ship board work in accordance with NAVSEA Standard Items 009-08, 009-24 and 009-28 (J1)
Assist with inspections of the hoses, vent ducting, blowers, air manifolds, electrical disconnects, spider boxes, and cables (J1)
Use and have general knowledge of all basic hand tools and their uses, and the ability to use them safe and appropriately (J1)
Understand ship nomenclature, including the ability to describe compartment listing, identify location, navigate vessel, and complete nomenclature quiz (J1)
Understand and practice good ventilation technique (J1)
Determine completeness of work performed by other Trades/Shops (J1)
Protect ship and ship’s equipment and use anti-chaffing material on lines, leads, and hoses (J1)
Receive and perform receipt inspection of all rental equipment, such as air compressors, generators, etc. (J1)
Setup, inspect, and maintain berms for rental equipment (J1)
Follow instructions for properly and safely stopping and starting air compressors and generators (J1)
Ensure that the job site is left in a safe and clean condition prior to departure (J1)
Perform job safely (J1)
Know what personal protective equipment (PPE) to use and when (J1)
Read and write effectively in English, speak with clarity and listen actively (J1)
Work well with others (J1)