MARINE MACHINERY MECHANIC (DRAG TENDER)/ABLE BODIED SEAMAN

U.S. Army; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Marine Machinery Mechanic (Drag Tender) to join their team. This role involves working on a Class 1 Hopper Dredge, requiring expertise in repairing and maintaining marine equipment. Candidates must possess relevant certifications and demonstrate the ability to work under varying conditions, ensuring safety and efficiency. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to vital operations while working in a dynamic environment. If you have a passion for marine mechanics and enjoy hands-on work, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to repair and maintain marine equipment using hand and power tools.
• Experience with troubleshooting and interpreting technical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain marine machinery aboard the Class 1 Hopper Dredge.
• Ensure safety and compliance while working in various conditions.

Skills

Knowledge of Equipment Assembly

Technical Practices

Ability to Interpret Instructions

Ability to Use and Maintain Tools

Knowledge of Materials

Troubleshooting

Education

U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Credential

Transportation Worker's Identification Credential

Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping

Job description

This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

This recruitment is for a Marine Machinery Mechanic (Drag Tender)/Able Bodied Seaman.

This position requires service aboard the Class 1 Hopper Dredge McFarland, which is owned and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and is home ported at the Fort Mifflin Dock in Philadelphia, PA. 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.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Marine Machinery Mechanic (Drag Tender) without more than normal supervision. Your resume must demonstrate that you have the ability to repair and maintain marine equipment such as valves, motors, and winches by using hand and power tools along with measuring devices. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Job Elements:

• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Materials
• Troubleshooting

Physical Efforts:
Work requires considerable standing, climbing, stooping, and bending, all of which can cause exertion of the lower back and extremities. Work on ladders requires the incumbent to work overhead or in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions. May lift and carry items weighing approximately 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:
Works inside or outside. Is subject to intermittent exposure to heat, cold, excessive noise, rain, and wind; falls from ladders, steps, and slippery decks in foul weather. Is exposed to eye hazards while engaged in chipping paint. Is subject to some danger of drowning in case of accident. Subject to cuts from hand or powered tools and danger from flying splinters and chips. Subject to dust, grease, and soiling of clothing and skin surfaces. Due to the age of the vessel, the nature of some work activities require the use of protective clothing and equipment (e.g., rubber boots, coveralls, goggles, aprons, gloves, respirator, etc.) as situations warrant. The use of a respirator (e.g., full face, half-face canister, N95) is required while performing some work activities to minimize the risk of exposure to chemical fumes, dust, lead paint, and/or asbestos.

Selective Placement Factor:
In addition to meeting the experience requirement of this position, applicants:

• Must possess a valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC) endorsed Able Seaman limited or unlimited or higher;
• Must possess a valid Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC);
• Must possess a valid Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Endorsed as an Able Seafarer-Deck.

(Note: Applicants must provide a copy of all 3 documents listed above at the time of application, or your application package will be ruled as incomplete, and you will not receive any further employment consideration).