Marine Machine Mechanic (Marine Assistant Engineer) (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

As a Marine Machinery Mechanic (Marine Assistant Engineer), your duties include the operation, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of all machinery, auxiliaries, and propulsion equipment aboard the Corporation's fleet and similar equipment in shore installations. Vessels include two Z-drive tugboats, buoy barge, and gate lifter barge.

This responsibility is 24/7 during the 10-month shipping season and continues into the winter months with preventative maintenance and repair.

Additional duties: Serves as overall technical authority with respect to marine propulsion and auxiliary systems, has responsibility for the efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of all engines, generators, motors, auxiliaries, monitoring equipment, control systems, hydraulic controls, fire systems and pumps, and service systems, such as refrigeration, plumbing, heating, air compressors and mechanical and electrical distribution systems.

Makes scheduled and on-demand inspections of all machinery, equipment, and facilities. Determines extent of repairs necessary and procedures to be followed in effecting same to minimize delays in normal operations.

Is responsible for maintaining all machinery on all vessels are in compliance with current and upcoming applicable industry and government regulations. Ability to lay-out, plan and complete the installation, modification and repair of various systems, circuits, etc., to ship controls and equipment.

Has the ability to interpret and apply blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, schematics, color code of ships wiring systems, and to use basic formulas to trades and craft work. Has skill in the use of a variety of hand or power tolls and test equipment, both mechanical and electrical.

Has knowledge of various meters, instruments, gauges, couplings, electrical and mechanical devices, lubricants, fuels, fire extinguishing apparatus, causes of spontaneous combustion, pollution abatement.

The ideal candidate for this position has experience in operating conditions, maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the floating plants/vessels and meets USCG Qualifications stated herein for the levels of the position. PLEASE NOTE: This is an open continuous 60 day vacancy with an initial cut-off after 30 days.

After the first certificate, we will review applications as needed and refer the top candidates for potential interviews during the open period of the announcement.

Qualifications for the position are based on the training, experience, or other requirements that determine which applicants would be able to perform satisfactorily in the position to be filled. To qualify for the WG-09; although this position does not require an U.S.

Coast Guard Credential and applicable endorsements upon hire, applicant must be eligible for a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Medical Certificate, and USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC). Full performance of this position requires and maintains a valid U.S.

Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential with at minimum a national officer endorsement of Designated Duty Engineer of Motor (DDE – 4000 HP / 3000kW); and a rating endorsement of Qualified Member of the Engine Department including the specialty endorsement of at least Oiler.

Employee must obtain credentials in no more than 30 months upon being formally appointed to the position. Failure to attain the above in the allocated time frame will result in disciplinary action including the possibility of dismissal.

To qualify for the WG-10, your experience should include experience equal or equivalent to the following: Ability to do the work of Marine Machinery Mechanic (Assistant Engineer WG- 5334-10) without more than normal supervision. You must possess and maintain a valid U.S.

Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential with at minimum a national officer endorsement of Designated Duty Engineer of Motor (DDE – 4000 HP / 3000kW) and a rating endorsement of Qualified Member of the Engine Department including the specialty endorsement of at least Oiler. Full performance of this position requires a U.S.

Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential with at minimum a national officer endorsement of Assistant Engineer (Limited) of Motor; and a rating of endorsement of Qualified Member of the Engine Department including the specialty endorsement of at least Oiler.

Employee must obtain credentials in no more than 18 months upon being formally appointed to the position. Failure to attain the above in the allocated time frame will result in disciplinary action including the possibility of dismissal.

To qualify for the WG-11, your experience should include experience equal or equivalent to the following: Ability to do the work of Marine Machinery Mechanic (Assistant Engineer WG-5334-11) without more than normal supervision. You must possess and maintain a valid U.S.

Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential with at minimum a national officer endorsement of Assistant Engineer (Limited) of Motor and a rating endorsement of Qualified Member of the Engine Department including the specialty endorsement of at least Oiler. Full performance of this position requires a U.S.

Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential with at minimum a national officer endorsement of Chief Engineer (Limited) of Motor; and a rating endorsement of Qualified Member of the Engine Department including the specialty endorsement of at least Oiler.

Employee must obtain credentials in no more than 24 months upon being formally appointed to the position. Failure to attain the above in the allocated time frame will result in disciplinary action including the possibility of dismissal.

Your application will also be rated on the following job elements: Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes blueprinting reading). Ability to Use and Maintain Tools & Equipment. Knowledge of Materials.

Troubleshooting Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

If you do not meet the minimum levels in the ability to do the work OR if you do not meet the minimum level overall, you will be disqualified.