Marine Machinery Mechanic, Wk

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Permanent

Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) - New Orleans District

New Orleans

Serves as a mechanic assigned to the Deck Department with responsibility for the maintenance, repair, installation and modification of prototype marine machinery, equipment, and systems unique to sea‑going hopper dredges.

• Services, adjusts, repairs, and operates machinery and equipment, including anchor windlass, capstans, 30" diameter pump ashore pipe line connections, large hydraulic dogging actuators, high and low pressure hydraulic pumps associated with dredging systems, boat winches, pipe lines, dragheads, swell compensators, sluice valves, miscellaneous pumps, 20" ton diesel hydraulic cargo handling crane, 5" ton auxiliary crane, hydraulic lines and safety and fire equipment in connection with helicopter operation.
  
  As required, may assist engineers or other engine department personnel in disassembling and making on site repairs to marine equipment and machinery such as main diesel propulsion machinery, auxiliary engines, auxiliary systems (e.g., air conditioning and refrigerating, oil and water pumps, generators, compressors, condensers, etc.), speed reduction and acceleration mechanisms, and steering systems.
• Determines the nature and extent of repairs necessary and makes needed repairs by replacing, reworking, or refinishing worn or damaged parts or components. When necessary adapts or modifies replacement parts for items manufactured by foreign companies, when ordering these parts would cause undue delays in the operation of the vessel. Reassembles and installs the equipment, connects the power source(s), performs operational and functional tests, and makes required adjustments in order to ensure proper operation of the entire system.
• As required or instructed, maintains and repairs equipment such as deck scalers, impact wrenches, sanders, grease guns, drills, etc; replaces broken window glasses, repairs sanitary lines, replaces washbowls, commodes, door locks, screens, and other hardware; keeps rigging gear neatly stowed; and splices wire cable, mooring lines and other rigging.
• Occasionally substitutes as quartermaster for the mate on watch when river, tidal, weather, and traffic conditions require additional bridge watch assistance. During these periods keeps mate on watch posted on all dangerous situations such as possible collision with ships, navigation markers, small boats, etc.

• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One-year trial or probationary period may be required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Must possess a USCG Merchant Mariner Credential for Able Bodied Seaman, or higher.
• Required to hold a valid TWIC Card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential).
• Position requires a pre-employment physical examination and be enrolled in the medical surveillance program that requires periodic physical examinations.
• Lifting requirements of 45lbs.
• Is required to push, pull, reach, walk, stand, crawl, kneel, bend, and work in cramped positions over and under machinery of all types for sustained periods of time. Some work involves ascending and descending narrow vertical ladders or stagings, often while carrying tools and equipment.

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