Welder, Engineering Technician III (822)

Reliance Test & Technology•Patuxent River, MD

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides support to the Atlantic Targets and Marine Operations Division on both the east and west coast. The role involves boat operations, maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems, and shipboard support including launching and recovery of small boats. The candidate will be part of an established Marine Operations division supporting multiple projects nationwide and will receive training for functions beyond normal operations. The position requires the ability to travel 40-50% of the year for one to six weeks at a time and the ability to obtain a passport. The role also involves working varying hours, including nights and early mornings, due to customer requirements.

Requirements

Experience in fabrication and welding.
Applicable certifications desired.
Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
Ability to travel 40-50% of the year, from one to six weeks at a time.
Ability to obtain a passport.
Possess valid state driver’s license.
Physically capable of transferring between vessels at sea.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Minimum 4-6 years of general mechanical and boat operations experience (for Tech III).
General knowledge of boat operations, mechanical and electrical operating systems.
Experience with driving pickup trucks with trailers on the road and in enclosed or limited spaces.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Ability to obtain a US DoD Interim Secret Security clearance and maintain it.
Pass a Drug Screening.

Nice To Haves

Applicable welding certifications.
Commercial Driver License is a plus.
Trade school training is a plus.
Professional certifications/licenses are a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide support to the Atlantic Targets and Marine Operations Division.
Perform fabrication and welding.
Conduct boat operations.
Perform maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems.
Provide shipboard support, including knowledge of launching and recovery of small boats.
Perform duties with minimal supervision.
Participate in functions beyond normal operations after training.
Travel 40-50% of the year, from one to six weeks at a time.
Obtain a passport.
Operate small boats in local waters and offshore.
Submit data, reports, and complete work orders in a database.
Work in various shop environments (Engine & Engine Rebuild Shop, metal shop, wood shop, paint booth, Electrical/Electronic Shop, Micro Mini repair Facility, Target Shop, Trailer Shop).