Maritime Watercraft Mechanic - 24940

Requisition Number: 24940 

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $62,000.00 - $71,825.00 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

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Summary

Join a team that builds and maintains the vessels that keep America's armed forces moving. The International Services Support (ISS) team is currently looking for a Maritime Watercraft Mechanic SME. The selected candidate will perform corrective and preventative maintenance mechanical operation, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and assessment in support of Army Watercraft tasks. This is a full-time position, located in Norfolk, VA. 

What You Will Do

• Providing field service representatives to perform minor equipment modification, installation of equipment and maintenance of SOF equipment at the Echelon II level and below.
  • The types of specialized equipment to be supported include but is not limited to: Combatant Craft variants (CCA, CCH, CCM), Special Operations Craft-Riverine (SOC-R), Rigid-Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs), Maritime Combatant Craft Aerial Delivery System, SEAL Delivery Vehicle and dry deck shelter, ground mobility vehicles and other tactical vehicles. Various dive equipment and weapons that are standard issued to NSW operators are also considered equipment.
• May train and provide instruction on the various equipment and/or platforms.
• Perform corrective and preventative maintenance mechanical operation, troubleshooting, repair, and material assessment of all equipment and boat's equipment in accordance with OEM specifications. 
• Serves as the primary point of contact (POC) for problem resolution and liaison with Government. 
• Ensures contract deliverables are accurately and timely submitted.
• Make decisions relating to Expeditionary Equipment Readiness Services Support program. 

What You Must Have

• High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 8 years of related experience, to include specific systems expertise.

• Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. 

• Must be able to obtain and maintain base access.

• Must have experience in the operation, maintenance, repair, or inspection of marine propulsion and/or power generation systems.

• Must have experience as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified mechanic.

• Must have experience working with Marine midrange and heavy-duty Cummins diesel engines. 

Preferred: Bonus Points For

• Previous experience with Cummins Diesel Engines: 4021564-Operation and Maintenance Manual QSB5.9 Marine Engines; 4021416-Troubleshooting and Repair Manual ISB, ISBe2, ISBe3, ISBe4, QSB4.5, QSB5.9, QSB6.7, ISC, QSC8.3, ISL, ISLe3, ISLe4, and QSL9, CM850 Electronic Control System; 4021271-Service Manual ISBe, ISB, and QSB (Common Rail Fuel System);  4022081-Master Repair Manual SmartCraft™ Marine Control System, Hamilton Waterjet Marine Propulsion Units and Twin Disc Marine Gear Transmission.

• At least one (1) year of experience in aluminum and glass reinforced plastic (GRP) hull repair at the depot level.
• A current, active DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher. 
• Previous experience as a factory certified mechanic on a Suzuki DF250APXX outboard engines.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards,under industrial conditions and in confined spaces. Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat