Waterfront Technician

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com•San Diego, CA

9d•$32 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Inspects and performs mechanical repairs and maintenance to yard facilities and equipment. Conducts chipping, painting, routine inspections, mechanical and electrical maintenance, welding, burning, grinding, small boat operations, and scuba diving. Works in all areas of the shipyard including barges, piers, tug boats, oil booms, floating dry docks, graving docks, and sliding ways. Supports all ship movements for the shipyard including diving operations for dockings and launches. Performs other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED Certificate is required.
Must be CFR/First Aid certified or able to pass within the first 30 days of employment.
Must be able to pass T1 Welding School within the first 90 days of employment.
Must have a valid Driver’s License.
Must have the ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and be able to work any shift.
Must be able to understand written and verbal instructions, communicate effectively with others, hear warning signals, and read and comprehend safety instructions, regulations, and warnings.

Nice To Haves

Basic Scuba certification preferred but not required or must be able to acquire upon the first 45 days of employment as a condition to continue employment.
Burning, welding, craftsmanship, and mechanical skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect equipment to ensure safe and reliable operations.
Perform equipment services and repairs using pumps, hand tools, pneumatic tools, and other power tools.
Perform underwater inspections and repairs on SCUBA or Surface Supplied Air, such as cutting, burning, grinding, and fabricating metal structures.
Perform repairs to buildings, structures, production equipment, and portable production support equipment in facilities and onboard ships and barges.
Operate aerial equipment including condors, scissor lifts, overhead cranes, forklifts, trucks and boats.
Complete reports and documents, such as work orders, inspection forms, discrepancy sheets, log books, and service forms.
Perform housekeeping, including sweeping, in all work areas.
Attend safety, quality and/or process improvement meetings as required.