1st Assistant Engineer (dr)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District, Operations Division, Navigation Branch, Dredge Hurley, Memphis, TN, seeks a qualified engineer for the Dredge Hurley crew.

The position requires performing duties of 1st Assistant Engineer and supporting Chief Engineer on the vessel during dredging operations spanning the Mississippi River. The role involves inspecting machinery, monitoring gauges, and assisting with repairs, with a 15 days on/6 days off schedule during dredging season and variable

Qualifications

• Ability to perform the work of a 1st Assistant Engineer with limited supervision.
• Screen Out Element required; dual-rated with Chief Engineer capacity.
• Coast Guard license/certification may be used if qualified.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machinery, monitor gauges, check oil levels, generators, fuel levels.
• Investigate abnormal conditions and advise Chief Engineer on corrective action.
• Assist in repairs to engine room and auxiliary machinery.

Skills

1st Assistant Engineer duties

Inspect machinery gauges

Operate dredge equipment

Tools

Coast Guard License

Job description

About the Position:

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

This position is located with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District, Operations Division, Navigation Branch, Dredge Hurley, Memphis, TN 38103. Duty location is wherever the Dredge Hurley is located.

Work Schedule:

During the dredging season, typically May through November, all Hurley crew members, including this position, work a 15 days on/6 days off schedule, with the work period beginning and ending on Wednesdays. On the 15 work days, employees remain on the Dredge Hurley and are provided meals and lodging. This position works a 12 hour shift, and may rotate between day and night shifts. During the non-dredging season, the crew works day shift only, with the vessel based at Ensley Engineer Yard, Memphis, TN, on either a 5-day/8-hour or 4-day/10-hr. During the dredging season, the Dredge Hurley will work in widespread locations in the Mississippi River, including up to 90 days in the vicinity of Baton Rouge, LA.

Who May Apply:

US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element):

• Ability to do the work of a 1st Assistant Engineer (DR) without more than normal supervision. Conducting periodic inspections of machinery and observes gauges, checking oil levels, motor generators, gearbox, generator temperatures, fuel levels, etc.; checking and controlling operation of heating, refrigerating, plumbing, and water supply systems for the dredge; investigating and determining the cause and remedial action necessary when noting unusual or unnatural condition in machinery operations; advising Chief Engineer and taking corrective action in accordance with his instructions; and assisting in making repairs to engine room and auxiliary machinery.
• - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
• NOTE: This position is dual-rated to the position of Chief Engineer PLD Class 1, XH-4742-16.
• If qualified and possesses appropriate U.S. Coast guard License / Certification, incumbent may be assigned to perform the duties of this position during the absence of the Chief Engineer in a dual-rated capacity.

Physical Effort:

Incumbent performs work from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms and where the parts, equipment, or systems are in hard-to-reach places. Work requires the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in a tiring and uncomfortable position. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed inside and outside subjecting employee to varying climatic conditions, abnormal noises, temperature, danger of burns, irritation.