Graving Dock Pipefitter Welder

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is seeking a full-time Graving Dock Pipefitter Welder in San Diego, CA.

Performs various welding processes to repair, fabricate, install, and maintain piping systems and welded structures, foundations, and fittings associated with Graving dock floating dry dock hydraulic, pneumatic, and water systems. Selects proper materials and requirements to perform welding functions. Fabricates and installs fixtures and jigs required for welding process alignments. The role involves reading blueprints, fitting pipe systems, performing precision welding, and supporting vessel construction and repair projects in shipyards or marine environments.

• Utilize standard mechanic’s tools, ship fitting and welding equipment, wood shaping equipment, portable machine tools, fixtures, and various gauges in the maintenance and repair of SWRMC Graving Dock and docking block construction and disassembly.
• Operate electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic equipment, including testing equipment, in the performance of duties.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, and assess materials and components to determine extent of wear and damage, and recommend reuse or disposal.
• Identify materials and components requiring repair or replacement.
• Support the building, set up, and removal of docking blocks for all docking operations within the SWRMC Graving Dock.
• Repair and replace damaged and broken equipment components, ensuring post-repair testing for proper operation.
• Continuously evaluate and analyze the operational condition of machinery and equipment to ensure reliable, efficient, and safe operation.
• Assist with the installation and removal of shop and dry dock equipment and components.
• Research, read, and follow technical manuals, blueprints, drawings, parts manuals, schematics, assembly instructions, and troubleshooting guides.
• Provide thorough maintenance and repair reporting, documentation, and parts inventory.
• Submit equipment repair trouble calls via supervision to SWRMC Facilities Division and assist with resolution and tracking.
• Operate, maintain and repair a variety of graving dock machinery, including marine centrifugal pumps, piston pumps, couplings, mechanical seals and shafts, capstans/winches/windlasses, towing array equipment, and slew motor gear assemblies.
• Maintain various types of valves and associated piping systems.
• Monitor mechanical systems on a routine basis for problems or abnormalities, notify supervision, analyze causes, suggest potential solutions, and perform corrective action as authorized.
• Repair, set up, adjust, tear down, dismantle and reassemble various auxiliary mechanical equipment within the facility.
• Perform machinery operational checks prior to and/or after dock operations as required.
• Perform machinery operational checks after equipment repairs, changeouts or extended downtime.
• Perform preventive maintenance equipment checks as required, reporting deficiencies to supervision.
• Adhere to strict compliance with all safety procedures and PPE requirements, including Lockout‑Tag‑out procedures as required.
• Perform overtime duties as required for pre‑docking, docking and undocking, typically during the night, including required watches for the duration of vessel docking periods.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years of Navy and/or Maritime industry experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair techniques common to a variety of marine machinery, pumps, valves, and associated piping systems.
• GTAW 2‑1/2” steel pipe 70S2 and RN‑82 in the 6G position.
• SMAW steel plate 11018 in the vertical/horizontal positions.
• Grade III and Grade V Brazing in the vertical/horizontal positions, including face‑feed and insert‑type fittings.
• Knowledge of Lockout‑Tag‑out procedures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Security Clearance.
• Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, and applicable technical guidance.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, drawings, blueprints, technical manuals, repair standards, and other detailed written instructions.
• Sound interpersonal skills and ability to…