Test & Activation Specialist II

R E P O R T S TO: Supervisor Test and Activation Specialists

SUPERVISORS: None

• Works from limited documentation, schematics, diagrams, notes, production prints and layouts.
• Performs operational/functional tests, troubleshoots and debugs assemblies, subassemblies, and systems to isolate faults and determine remedies for malfunctions.
• Sets up specialized test equipment for checkout of non-routine assemblies and systems.
• Utilizes normal and specialized manufacturing test or diagnostic equipment specific to the products.
• Prepares diagnostic tests and assists in design, construction, test and checkout of complex test equipment and test procedure development.
• Utilizes a wide variety of developmental/manufacturing test or diagnostic equipment to check out, test, and troubleshoot complex or complete systems.
• Normally assigned to areas such as fabrication, production test, system checkout, quality control, or the like.
• Complies with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies.

• Two (2) to four (4) years’ Test and Activation experience in a shipyard, marine, aerospace, or offshore oil and gas environment required.
• Test training equivalent to two (2) years technical trade school or military technical school, and/or, Navy, Coast Guard, or Merchant Mariner experience will be considered in lieu of work experience.
• Desire and ability to work in a shipyard environment required.

• Proficient in industrial or marine ancillary machinery systems installation/operation.
• Proficient in shipboard engineering plant terminology and operations.
• Basic understanding of ship construction drawings and testing procedures.
• Basic knowledge of how marine equipment should operate.
• Basic mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical propulsion and electrical power generating equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical and piping system diagrams, schematics and drawings.
• Knowledge of diesel engines and gas turbines.
• Knowledge of shipboard damage control systems.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and shipboard deck equipment.
• Knowledge of auxiliary and/or HVAC systems.

• 18 years of age or older at time of application.
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status.
• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date.
• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date.
• Willing to submit to a drug screen.
• Willing to submit to a background check.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.

• This position will require repair efforts in various offsite locations and will be required to travel to customer sites to support work on vessels if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities. The potential for offsite travel can potentially be in excess of 15-25%. Some overseas travel is possible although NO TRAVEL to declared warzones is anticipated.

Multi-meter

Within established procedures and guidelines.

Preservation & Preventative Maintenance (P&PM) personnel and Vessel Watch standers, Production Trades, Engineering and Vendors.

• Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel.
• Perform prolonged standing.

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: . Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.