derrickboat engineer - Sault Ste Marie, United States - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Description

Summary About the Position:

Serves as the engineer assigned to one of the derrickboats stationed on the St Marys River, engaged in navigation and hydropower maintenance.

Responsibilities Computes ballast water levels to ensure derrickboat stability is maintained based on crane lifts, excavator operational conditions, etc. and considering vessel fuel levels, ancillary deck equipment and material weights, etc. Troubleshoots machine problems in accordance with sound marine mechanical practices.

Maintains a written and computerized log of all maintenance, maximizing Facilities and Equipment Maintenance (FEM) use in coordination with Facility Operations Specialist.

Responsible for round-the-clock watches, when scheduled, to assure efficient, continuous operation of the plant. Performs major overhauls as prescribed by the equipment manufacturer or as the operating condition of the equipment warrants. Always adhering to manufacturer's recommendations and specifications in maintaining and repairing equipment.

Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.

You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.

See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG)

Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required.

However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element):
Ability to do the work of a(n) DERRICKBOAT ENGINEER without more than normal supervision.

• I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex duties independently as a Derrickboat Engineer in operating, maintaining, and making repairs to machinery and equipment such as large high speed diesel engines generators and switchgear.

I have extensive experience in performing repairs, operating, and maintaining AC and DC power systems, computer control boards, compressed air systems, hydraulic systems, fuel oil transfer and fuel oil service systems. I have extensive knowledge in hydraulic and mechanical equipment that supports lifting operations.

• Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety KNOWLEDGE OF EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, REPAIR, ETC.

Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) The incumbent stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs steps and ladders, and frequently performs lifting of up to 50 pounds.

The incumbent is subject to dangers inherent to floating plant operations such as, but not limited to, drowning, capsizing, falling, and being struck by loads.

The majority of work is performed in confined areas subject to exhaust, flames, fuel oil, and cramped positions. Due to extremely high noise levels, the incumbent wears hearing protection. The incumbent works around moving machinery where there is a danger of sustaining cuts and bruises.

The incumbent works in confined and cramped conditions and spaces and is subject to dangers associated with welding, flame cutting and general structural/mechanical maintenance and repairs.

The incumbent works indoors and outdoors, subject to all types of weather, including harsh winter weather conditions on the Great Lakes and St Marys River.

Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation. Direct deposit of pay is required. This is a(n) 24 Career Field position. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.

If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.