Weight Handling Equipment Inspector & Load Test Director

Office of Naval Research; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Naval Research in Washington, DC seeks a skilled technician to inspect, test, and repair Weight Handling Equipment (WHE) used for lifting and moving materials.

You will lead load tests, document repairs, and coordinate with local crane engineers and the Navy Crane Center (NCC) to ensure alterations and modifications meet applicable standards. This role requires diligence in safety, quality, and compliance across field sites.

Qualifications

• Qualifications emphasize quality of experience, not length of time.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and examine major mechanical units and components of Weight Handling Equipment (WHE).
• Direct activities of crane inspectors, equipment mechanics, crane operators, and riggers.
• Evaluate equipment designs, alterations, and modifications.

Job description

Office of Naval Research in Washington, DC seeks a skilled technician to inspect, test, and repair Weight Handling Equipment (WHE) used for lifting and moving materials.

You will lead load tests, document repairs, and coordinate with local crane engineers and the Navy Crane Center (NCC) to ensure alterations and modifications meet applicable standards. This role requires diligence in safety, quality, and compliance across field sites.