Austal USA

Austal USA

Preventive Maintenance Technician III

Mobile, AL · Mid

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
Customer SupportFirewallMentoringOSHA

About the role

  • Ensures that preventive maintenance activities are completed according to defined schedules aimed at the prevention of breakdowns and failures.
  • Preventive maintenance activities include equipment checks, oil changes, lubrication and so on.
  • Ensures that PM activities including but not limited to making physical rounds of the ship(s), modules, and warehouses are performed and completed in accordance established guidelines and policies.

Responsibilities

  • Perform equipment checks, oil changes, lubrication, and other preventive procedures.
  • Follow established procedures, manufacturer's technical manuals, instructions and pre-established guidelines to schedule, plan, and perform the functions of the job.

Requirements

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites.
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit.
  • Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel.
  • Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis.
  • Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis.
  • Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps).
  • Ability to work at heights above 12' while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts.
  • Minimum of five (5) years' maintenance/safety/mechanical/operational/install experience in a shipyard, marine, aerospace, or offshore oil and gas environment required.
  • Maintenance training equivalent to two (2) years technical trade school or military technical school, and/or Navy, Coast Guard, or Merchant Mariner experience will be considered in lieu of work experience
  • Current knowledge of OSHA Lockout /Tagout requirements and US Navy Work Authorization Form (WAF) procedures.
  • Internal hire - Complete understanding of POS 103, 126, 127 and 130.
  • Beginning knowledge of IFS.
  • External hire
  • Basic knowledge of CMS systems, procedures in maintenance checks on high value equipment such as reduction gears, propulsion diesels, gas turbines.
  • Knowledge of ship equipment operations. Able to coordinate with assigned personnel to operate equipment to complete PM checks.
  • 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.

Skills

  • DIRECTION EXERCISED: None
  • DISCRETION EXERCISED: None
  • Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
  • 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
  • Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Current knowledge of OSHA Lockout /Tagout requirements and US Navy Work Authorization Form (WAF) procedures.
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