Preventative Maintenance Technician

REPORTS TO: Preventive Maintenance Supervisor SUPERVISES: N/A Preventive Maintenance for Naval/Commercial Ships under construction at Austal USA. The position is designed to preserve and enhance equipment. The primary goal is to prevent the failure of equipment before it occurs. Authorities / Responsibilities Conducts preventive maintenance according to a schedule of planned maintenance actions aimed at the prevention of breakdowns and failures. Works from limited documentation, schematics, diagrams, notes, production prints and layouts. Establish a maintenance schedule, then plan and conduct that maintenance IAW the established schedule. Perform equipment checks, oil changes, lubrication, and other preventive procedures. Record equipment conditions including but not limited to deterioration and corrosion. Follow established procedures, manufacturer’s technical manuals, instructions and pre-established guidelines to schedule, plan, and perform the functions of the job. Ensure systems readiness for activation. Understanding of PM principles. Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience Two (2) to four (4) years’ maintenance/safety/mechanical install experience in a shipyard, marine, aerospace, or offshore oil and gas environment required. Current knowledge of OSHA Lockout /Tagout requirements and US Navy Work Authorization Form (WAF) procedures. Internal hire - knowledge of POS 103, 126, 127 and 130. External hire - Basic knowledge of CMS systems, procedures in maintenance checks on high value equipment such as reduction gears, propulsion diesels, gas turbines. Demonstrated troubleshooting skills required. Demonstrated understanding of shipboard equipment such as pumps, motors, diesels, generators, winches, deck equipment and any other maintainable items. Demonstrates ability to read and understand ship construction drawings and testing procedures required. Ability to make decisions that are safe and protective of expensive machinery. Experience in ensuring equipment readiness for installation or operation and operation of marine equipment required. Ability to read, understand, and fill out engineering logs required. Good knowledge of shipbuilding processes and operational principles required. Prior Navy, Coast Guard, or Merchant Mariner experience extremely beneficial. TOOLS Various DIRECTION EXERCISED None DISCRETION EXERCISED None LIAISES WITH Test and Activation, Project Leads, Production Leads. Additional Guidelines 18 years of age or older at time of application Able to provide proof of US Person Status No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date Willing to submit to a drug screen Willing to submit to a background check Physical Requirements Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Specific Physical Requirements Include The Following Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel. Perform prolonged standing. Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 75lbs on an occasional basis. Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis. Climb in a safe manner (stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps). Work at heights above 12 feet while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts. Work on a variety of levels (waist, eye, overhead). Use personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards. Stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear. Work in confined spaces and extreme temperatures. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, + 90 dB. SAFETY Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks. Equal Employment Commitment Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: View phone number on click.appcast.io. Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion. #J-18808-Ljbffr