Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Marine Environment) [R3017]

Description

Work Location: Eglin AFB, FL

Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy. Our 35-year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we’ve developed a standout reputation for providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction.

At Eglin Air Force Base, SA-TECH provides Range support services including Marine Operations O&M, O&M and engineering support for all remote-controlled Foreign Military Equipment (FME) land targets and sea targets, as well as O&M for Electronic Warfare (EW) systems and associated range instrumentation systems. We also provide Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) as well as management oversight, design, integration, installation and pre- and post-test operations. SA-TECH conducts concurrent land operations on Eglin Test and Training Range and seaborne operations in the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range (EGTTR), plus deployed training missions outside of ECTTR along the Texas coastline and in the Key West, FL vicinity, keeping EW, communication and instrumentation systems, as well as land and marine targets and support vessels operational to meet a demanding mission operations tempo.

We are currently seeking to hire a Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Marine Environment) for our Marine Operations at Eglin Air Force Base, FL to analyze malfunctions and repair, service and maintain diesel engines and generators onboard a variety of seafaring vessels. This mechanic will also need to operate a variety of maritime vessels so a good working knowledge of the systems onboard, including but not limited to, diesel engines, generators, electronics, hydraulics, navigation equipment, radar, and Coast Guard navigations rules is a plus. You must work well within a team and may need to direct or be directed by others to efficiently correct any problems found onboard our vessels.

Listed below are the basic requirements of the position (but others may be added as needed):

• Inspect and operate machines or equipment to diagnose issues that need to be repaired, using pneumatic as well and hand tools.
• Analyze malfunctions and repair, rebuild and maintain diesel engines and generators, as well as vessels with gasoline propulsion systems.
• Examines parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges.
• Operate and maintain a variety of marine vessels up to 65’, including outboard-powered gasoline boats.
• All work will be performed in accordance with commercial and local accepted trade practices, marine repair manuals and/or technical orders.
• Clean and maintain vessels and the boat shop.
• Assist others as needed to assemble and disassemble equipment.
• Repair and service vessels using a strong knowledge of tools and equipment.

Work Conditions:

• Conditions will vary as work will be performed both indoors and outdoors in all seasons.
• Outdoor duties may be performed on shore or afloat and on even or uneven surfaces, which may be dry or wet.
• Duties will include 45% standing, 25% walking, 20% sitting, 5% reaching, and 5% lifting.
• Requires the ability to work in a seaborne environment with some shift work at remote locations with occasional overnight assignments.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Travel to remote working locations may be required and routine deployments on support and target vessels may also be required.
• Overtime required at times to support mission objectives.

Requirements

Education/Experience/Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Specialized training acquired through vocational or formal military school in similar studies.
• Five (5) years’ experience in relevant field with similar duties.
• Must have the knowledge and skills, not only to operate various types of equipment, but also to troubleshoot and perform in-shop and open-water maintenance on diesel (or gasoline) engines, as well as repair the mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic s