Ship System Operator/Watch Stander I

austalusa; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA is seeking a system operator/watch stander for Naval and Commercial ships under construction. Under close supervision, you will learn to stand watch on a vessel in early construction, inspecting spaces to prevent hazards and maintain ship security.

You will monitor alarms and machinery, diagnose hazards, interpret DC plans, and adjust equipment settings to mitigate incidents. Night, weekend, and holiday availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years Navy/Coast Guard/Merchant Mariner experience in Engineering Watch Standing.
• Familiarity with pumps, generators and engines.
• Knowledge of shipboard DC systems and fire protection.
• Able to operate standard communications equipment.
• Knowledge of Lock Out Tag out procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor multiple ship systems and respond to alarms.
• Diagnose hazards and mitigate conditions per procedures.
• Read DC plates and schematics to assess machinery conditions.
• Shift equipment configuration and record ship draft and loads.

Skills

Navy watch standing

Marine engineering

Damage control basics

LOTO procedures

Shipboard safety

Tools

Hand tools

Machinery operation

Computer skills

Job description

REPORTS TO: Vessel Watch Stander Supervisor

SUPERVISES: None

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a position as a system operator/watch stander for Naval and Commercial Ships under construction at Austal USA. Under close supervision, the watch stander will learn the various systems until he/she demonstrates their ability to stand a watch alone on a vessel in an early stage of construction. Operator will continuously inspect all spaces to detect and prevent fire hazards, fire, flood, theft, sabotage or other irregularities affecting physical security of the ship.

Monitors multiple systems, remote alarms, indicators and local conditions for fire, flooding, and operating machinery and responds to alarms or contra indicators as appropriate.

Diagnose and take immediate interim steps to mitigate hazardous conditions in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.

Reads and interprets DC plates and schematics to a ssess local operating conditions of machinery based on operating parameters recorded during scheduled monitoring.

Adjusts equipment settings and controls according to specifications, and in a timely fashion to prevent or mitigate fire hazards, fire, flood, theft, sabotage or other irregularities affecting physical security of the ship

Shift operating equipment configuration, read and record ship draft, obtain and record liquid load, and follow AUSTAL directives and instructions. Must be able to start and stop ship service diesel generators, shift shipboard electrical power source between ship and shore and restore electrical power in the event of a loss.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE

Minimum 4 years Navy/ Coast Guard / Merchant Mariner experience in Engineering Watch Standing experience

Familiarity with machinery such as pumps, generators and engines.

Familiarity with shipboard compartmentalization to include types of fire, smoke boundaries, watertight integrity, and flooding control. Must understand shipboard construction drawing, schematics, and operating procedures.

Must demonstrate knowledge of basic shipboard damage control (DC) systems and their use for different types of fires.

Must be able to operate standard communication equipment.

Must be knowledgeable with Lock Out Tag out procedures.

TOOLS

• Must be able to operate basic hand tools. ( i.e. Pliers, wrenches, measuring devices).
• Must be knowledgeable in machinery operations, such as pumps, generators and engines.
• Must have basic computer skills.

DISCRETION EXERCISED

Will typically work closely with supervisors and other watches until performance tests are completed satisfactory.

Must be able to make decisions based on protection and safety of personnel, equipment and ship.

Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

LIAISES WITH

Test Team, LOTO, and Production

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES

Must be able to obtain and maintain required Security Clearance.

Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES

Fully vaccinated for COVID19

18 years of age or older at time of application.

Able to provide proof of US Person Status

No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date

No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date

Willing to submit to a drug screen

Willing to submit to a background check

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

Specific physical requirements include the following:

• Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel.
• Perform prolonged standing.
• Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis.
• Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis.
• Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 75lbs on an occasional basis.
• Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis.
• Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps).
• Ability to work at heights above 12' while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts.
• Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead).
• Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment.
• Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles.
• Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment.
• Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safet