You will serve as a MARINE MACHINERY MECHANIC LEADER (EXPERT) in the MECHANICAL SHOP (CODE 931/938) of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD - KITTERY, MAINE.
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 LEAD OR SUPERVISE such as: Applying expert technical knowledge of shipboard machinery, mechanical principles, steam powered and electric powered machinery, hydraulics, lubricating systems, machining of metals, and trade mathematics. Operating a variety of power equipment such as portable milling machines, boring bars, portable valve refurbishing machines, and drills as well as hand tools, grinders, wrenches, flushing and test equipment. Operating precision measuring instruments such as dial indicators, depth gages, calipers, verniers, and various types of micrometers. Documenting procedures involving trade processes, including trade standard workbooks, corporate and local process instructions, technical work documents, surveillances, administrative procedures, and governing documents. Following all requirements concerning the use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-5300 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.
You will lead, train, and mentor shop personnel performing disassembly, inspection, repair, test, shipboard lay-out and alignment, installation of steam turbines, reduction gears, and other main propulsion components.
You will monitor the diagnosis of malfunctions on ships and submarines, ensure repairs and maintenance of machinery and equipment in accordance with, schematic drawings, operations manuals, and manufacturer's specifications.
You will plan, disassemble, inspect, overhaul, maintain, and assemble components to shop process, technical work documents, and safety policies.
You will conduct in progress and final inspections of components which have been repaired by shop personnel.
You will oversee engineered techniques, replacement, assembly, repair, and troubleshooting when standard procedures do not suffice.