Graving Dock Machinery Technician II

Graving Dock Machinery Technician II

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is seeking a full time Graving Dock Machinery Technician II in San Diego, CA. Summary: The position will without more than normal supervision provide maintenance, repair and technical support on graving dock machinery systems as a subject matter expert, utilizing available technical documents (JFMM, Instructions, NSTM's, Military standards, Test memos, Test Standards, Drawings and MFR Technical Manuals). The position will also perform a variety of duties in support of vessel docking/undocking evolutions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates, maintains and repairs variety of graving dock machinery to include but not limited to marine centrifugal pumps of horizontal and vertical type, piston pumps, associated couplings, mechanical seals and shafts, capstans/winches/windlass, towing array equipment and slew motor gear assemblies.
• Performs pump shaft and coupling to motor alignments through an understanding of fundamental alignment procedures, utilizing the proper tools and precision measuring devices in conjunction with sound methods to achieve optimal collinear operation.
• Operates and maintains various types of valves and associated piping systems.
• Monitors mechanical systems on a routine basis for problems or abnormalities, when identified notify supervisor, analyze causes, suggest possible solutions, performing corrective action as authorized.
• Repairs, sets up, adjusts, tears down, dismantles, reassembles various auxiliary mechanical equipment within the facility.
• Performs machinery operational checks prior to and/or subsequent to dock operations as required.
• Performs machinery operational checks subsequent to equipment repairs, changeouts or extended downtime.
• Performs preventive maintenance equipment checks as required, reporting deficiencies to the supervisor.
• Complies with strict compliance with all safety procedures and PPE requirements, to include Lockout-Tag-out procedures as required for work being performed.
• Performs overtime duties as required for pre-docking, docking and undocking, as these evolutions typically take place during the night.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 4 years Navy and/or Maritime industry work-related experience in the operation maintenance and repair techniques common to a variety of marine machinery, pumps, valves and associated pipping systems
• 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, procedure and appropriate applicable technical guidance
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, drawings, blue prints, technical manuals, repair standards and other detailed written instructions
• Sound interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly, accurately and effectively across a wide range of seniority levels with both govt and active duty military
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Obtain PQS 301 Craftsmen qualification within 90 days
• Obtain the following qualifications within 12 months:
• Graving Dock pump room operator
• Graving Dock sluice gate operator
• Graving Dock Caisson operator

Pay Range: The pay range for this role is $26.07 - $32.30 Hourly. This is a reasonable estimate for this role. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

ADA Notations:

• Requires walking, reaching, sitting and concentration in the presence of occasional noise
• Ability to move in narrow and restricted passageways, up/down steep and narrow ladders or stairways
• Requires the ability to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs. in weight. pier side, shipboard
• Noise conditions range from very quiet to loud

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.