Heavy Mobile Equipment Repair Inspector

Summary

You will serve as a HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT REPAIR INSPECTOR in the INSPECTION, TEST, QA AND TRAINING DIVISION, LIFTING AND HANDLING DEPARTMENT of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.

• You will provide mechanical inspection and test services on various naval weight handling equipment such as cranes, ensuring equipment integrity and compliance with specifications.
• You will perform periodic maintenance inspections and emergent deficiency inspections of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, structural, and electrical systems of weight handling equipment.
• You will inspect and troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, structural, and electrical components during removal, repair, alteration, overhaul, installation, and alignment.
• You will identify deficiencies that preclude safe operation and advise the supervisor of issues requiring engineering resolution.
• You will initiate proper corrective documents for engineering or shop work, inspect the work, and conduct operational tests to assure acceptable quality and satisfactory completion.
• You will perform in-process and post-completion inspections of repairs and modifications, ensuring compliance with written instructions.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Within the Department of Defense, retired military members may be appointed within 180 days after retirement following 5 U.S.C. § 3326.
• Males born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Security clearance (interim or final) must be obtained and maintained before and during duty; failure may result in withdrawal of job offer or removal.
• Pre‑employment drug testing (including marijuana) is required; failure may rescind a tentative offer.
• Pre‑appointment physical examination must be successfully completed.
• The position may require travel to CONUS and OCONUS, including remote or isolated sites, and use of military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Work may require unusual duty hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays; overtime or night differential pay may be required.
• Personal protective equipment (helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, safety shoes) may be required continuously throughout the shift.
• Work may involve exposure to harmful physical and chemical agents; medical surveillance participation may be required.
• Position may involve exposure to high noise levels.

Screen‑out element for this position is:
ABILITY TO INSPECT
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Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.

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