Marine Machinery Mech Leader
What you'd do
This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, US Coast Guard, Central Engine Overhaul facility/ Outside Machine Shop, Mechanical Group in Baltimore, MD.
Major duties
You will work with and lead a group of workers engaged in the installation, repair, overhaul, maintenance, adjustment and testing of such vessel equipment as ship propulsion machinery, main and auxiliary engines, ordnance machinery, elevators, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, ventilating blowers, pumps, fire-fighting equipment, galley, laundry and similar equipment. Being a civilian working for the Coast Guard makes you a valuable team member. Typical duties include: Providing technical troubleshooting and casualty repair assistance related to equipment design, production, operational and maintenance requirements, and corrective and preventive maintenance, with regard to major components of new/extensively modified equipment systems. Troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, rebuilding, altering, adjusting, testing, and installing all types of gasoline and/or marine diesel combustion engine with mechanical and electronic control/monitoring systems. Estimating time required to complete repairs. Using precision test and measuring instruments such as levels, feeler gauges, tachometers and calipers, height gauges, depth gauges, verniers and micrometers to repair, adjust and test shipboard equipment and machinery such as cargo handling machinery, and fire fighting equipment, steering equipment, cranes etc. Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.
What you need to qualify
Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired. Applicants will be rated and ranked based on their knowledge of the following job elements: 1. Ability to lead or supervise (SCREENOUT) 2. Knowledge of equipment, assembly, installation, repair, etc. 3. Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) 4. Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading) 5. Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment 6. Knowledge of materials 7. Troubleshooting National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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