Drydock Mechanic 3

General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here at NASSCO. Come join our team! 

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Drydock department. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for a Drydock Mechanic 3.  The hours are 6 am - 245 with a 45 minute lunch.

 

Shift : ALL

Security Clearance: No Clearance

1. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE (Job Description)

 

The Drydock Machinist Mechanic J3 is responsible for accomplishing work in accordance with work specifications safety, with the highest quality, in a professional manner.  Regular, reliable attendance on-site is an essential function of the job.

 

1. POSITION DEMANDS (Education/Training/Required Experience)

 

1. 1. Must have the ability to navigate a ship, the Drydock, and understand compartment designation.
   2. Must have solid working knowledge and understanding of technical publications and drawings. 
   3. Must be able to repair and/or install equipment using routine mechanical knowledge in conjunction with technical information and diagrams but needs to work with some supervision. 
   4. Must be able to accurately use measuring instruments such as micrometer, tachometer, dial indicator and caliper. 
   5. Be very knowledgeable in the use of all common shop and hand tools. 
   6. Must be able to perform duties required to prepare the drydock for a docking evolution, to include the fabrication, preparation and assembly of the drydock blocks but needs to work with some supervision.
   7. Must be able to perform drydocking evolution duties such as diesel engine watch and operation of other equipment as necessary but needs to work with some supervision. 
   8. Must be able to perform drydock watch duties in accordance with the drydock operational procedures and instructions but needs to work with some supervision.
   9. Must have good oral and written communication skills.
   10. Must know what PPE to use and when.
2. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

X

Carrying

X

Lifting

X

Walking

X

Climbing

X

Pulling

X

Must be able to go on vessels

X

Crawling

X

Sitting

X

Visual Requirements:

X

Crouching

X

Standing

 

 

X

Hearing

X

Stooping

 

Other:

X

Kneeling

X

Talking

 

 

 

1. VISUAL REQUIREMENTS

 

Required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines where the job is at or within arm’s reach or performing mechanical or skilled trades’ tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as ones by mechanics, electricians, technicians, service people, painters, etc.

 

Must be able to climb on and around ships and walk to other yard areas and requires extended periods of standing and walking (75%). Inspections and work may require climbing ladders, working at heights, walking on scaffolding and observing co-workers using tools and equipment. Lifting/carrying tools and parts weighing up to 50 lbs. on frequent basis.  Standing, bending, sitting, reaching, pushing, pulling, crouching, kneeling, handling, finger dexterity, feeling, eye/hand/foot coordination, seeing, hearing required. Selecting appropriate tools for jobs, as per trade classification. Works in tight, confined work spaces on board ship and is exposed to varied temperatures, wind, wet and humid conditions, fumes, odors and dust, vibrations from ship and hand tools.

 

1. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

 

Reports to Drydock Supervisor and/or DockMaster.

 

1. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensure tanks/compartments has an updated safe for hot work ticket and that requirements of the ticket have been met (ex., ventilation, lighting, safety equipment, etc.)
2. Ensure conditions of the tank/compartment have not changed since the ticket was written (ex., fuel run back, unsafe working conditions, etc.)
3. Ensure that WAF ticket is on the job site and that it is for the specific job being accomplished.  Must ensure that no