BOILERMAKER
What you'd do
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. You will serve as a Boilermaker UEM Product Line, PWD Norfolk, VA.
Major duties
You will follow safety rules and regulations for using, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials used in boilermaking work. You will perform cutting or fitting to install boilers, tanks, condensers, or components on ships. You will operate equipment (e.g., portable valve test system, test panels, pressure pumps, portable test units) to inspect and test boilers, condensers, or components. You will install and repair boiler furnace refractories and burner throats to maintain efficient operations.
What you need to qualify
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to do the work of a Boilermaker without more than normal supervision as demonstrated by duties such as: 1) Repairing tubes to include: removing, plugging, exchangers, preheater, and fuel oil heaters; 2) Cleaning firesides and watersides of watertube and firetube boilers, installing handhole plates and tightening or adjusting them as necessary to pass a hydrostatic test, and repairing boiler pressure parts; 3) Installing, maintaining and repairing boiler furnace refractories and burner throats, including building replacement walls. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/tabindx.asp Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
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