Heavy Equipment Mechanic

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for moving, maintaining, repairing, and servicing equipment, parts, machinery, and heavy equipment across a 63-acre shipyard facility while supporting safe and efficient operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

* Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment, brake systems, steering components, wheel bearings, and related mechanical systems to ensure safe operation.
* Perform preventive and routine maintenance including oil changes, battery replacement, lubrication, inspections, and equipment adjustments.
* Operate hand and power tools, welding equipment, jacks, hoists, and specialty maintenance equipment to complete repairs and installations.
* Read and interpret mechanical plans, blueprints, schematics, and hydraulic/pneumatic diagrams to perform work accurately.
* Follow all Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety policies and maintain compliance with organizational procedures and security standards.
* Maintain reliable attendance and work effectively in a fast-paced, physically demanding waterfront environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift, carry, push, and pull equipment, tools, parts, and components weighing up to 75 lbs.; exert push/pull forces up to 150 lbs. when positioning equipment.
• Perform work while standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, squatting, reaching overhead, climbing stairs/ladders, and working in confined or elevated positions.
• Use hand and power tools requiring gripping, pinching, fine motor skills, and repetitive movements to complete maintenance and repair tasks.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and wear required PPE, including occasional use of a safety harness while performing elevated work.

Core Competencies

• Action Oriented -- Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Drives Results -- Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Optimizes Work Processes (Quality & Continuous Improvement) -- Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.