Deck Engineer - Mixed Work Schedule

Welding; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Deck Engineer Machinist role is a Civil Service Mariner (CIVMAR) employed by the Navy to support the Military Sealift Command (MSC) aboard naval auxiliaries and hybrid-manned warships worldwide.

The incumbent maintains, repairs and operates deck machinery and UNREP systems, with proficiency in shipboard machine shop tools and welding. Required certifications include US citizenship, TWIC/CAC, MMC and RFPEW Able Seafarer Engine.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• TWIC and/or DoD CAC with ample remaining validity.
• USCG MMC with ample remaining validity.
• USCG Medical Certificate without limitations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and operate deck machinery, UNREP machinery and material handling equipment.
• Inspect and QA work performed by shore side personnel.
• Participate in drills and safety procedures as required.

Skills

US citizenship

TWIC or CAC

USCG MMC

Medical Certificate

Education

RFPEW STCW endorsement

Able Seafarer Engine

QMED qualifications

Tools

Engine department tools

Job description

Salary: $61,442

DUTIES

MIXED WORK SCHEDULE - Candidates selected for Mixed Work Schedule and annuitants, regardless of work schedule, are not eligible for recruitment and retention incentives.

The Deck Engineer Machinist is a Civil Service Mariner (CIVMAR) employed by the Navy to serve the Military Sealift Command (MSC) onboard naval auxiliaries and hybrid-manned warships worldwide, in peace and war. MSC exists to support the joint warfighter across the full spectrum of military operations. MSC provides on-time logistics, strategic sealift, as well as specialized missions anywhere in the world, contested or uncontested environments.

The Deck Engineer Machinist is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and operating deck machinery, Underway Replenishment (UNREP) machinery, and material handling equipment. This includes but is not limited to the hydraulic systems, cargo fluid systems (piping and pneumatic systems), internal combustion engines, material handling equipment (fork trucks, pallet jacks, etc.), cargo handling equipment (cranes, booms, winches, etc.), ship's boats including engines, associated machinery, davits and winches, hull structure (bulkheads, decks, bulwarks, railings), mooring machinery and UNREP machinery.

The Deck Engineer Machinist must also be proficient in the use of machine shop equipment (lathes, milling machines, drill presses, arbor presses, etc.), hand tools, hand held power tools, burning, brazing, and welding procedures (Oxy-Acetylene cutting and brazing systems, carbon arc, stick welding) and welding systems. The incumbent will assist, observe and perform Quality Assurance on work done by shipyard or other shore side repair personnel, as directed. The incumbent must be proficient in the performance of fire, boat, and damage control drills, taking initiative to perform emergency drills as required. The Deck Engineer Machinist is directly responsible to the First Assistant Engineer and works under the supervision of the Second Assistant Engineer (Cargo).

Everything in this Position Description is considered to be an essential function of this position. Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Eligibility Requirements: Must be a United States citizen of at least 18 years of age and possess and maintain:

• U.S. Passport with a minimum of seven months remaining of expiration date.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and/or Department of Defense (DOD) Common Access Card (CAC) with a minimum of ten months remaining of expiration date.
• United States Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Mariner's Credential (MMC), with a minimum of ten months remaining of expiration date.
• United States Coast Guard (USCG) Medical Certificate without any Limitations/Restrictions, with a minimum of ten (10) months remaining of expiration date.

Position Specific Requirements:

MMC endorsed as: Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) Deck Engineer OR

• QMED Machinist, OR
• QMED Pumpman/Machinist, OR
• QMED Any Engine Rating (Any indicates Mariner holds all five unlicensed Engine ratings). AND At least 6 months' sea experience that is directly related to a Deck Engineer Machinist (such as military or maritime duties on ships or small boats), OR At least 6 months' work experience in an engineering field (i.e. welder, machinist, electrician, HVAC, outside machinist, pump mechanic, industrial electronics, industrial diesel engine mechanic, industrial hydraulic mechanic or shipyard pipefitter).
• STCW Certificate endorsed as: Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch (RFPEW). Able Seafarer Engine