Austal USA
Ship System Operator/Watch Stander I
Mobile, AL
No sponsorshipDetected 12 days ago
CybersecurityCommunicationOSHA
About the role
- REPORTS TO: Vessel Watch Stander Supervisor SUPERVISES: None AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a position as a system operator/watch stander for Naval and Commercial Ships under construction at Austal USA.
- Under close supervision, the watch stander will learn the various systems until he/she demonstrates their ability to stand a watch alone on a vessel in an early stage of construction.
- Operator will continuously inspect all spaces to detect and prevent fire hazards, fire, flood, theft, sabotage or other irregularities affecting physical security of the ship.
Requirements
- Minimum 4 years Navy/ Coast Guard / Merchant Mariner experience in Engineering Watch Standing experience
- Familiarity with machinery such as pumps, generators and engines.
- Familiarity with shipboard compartmentalization to include types of fire, smoke boundaries, watertight integrity, and flooding control.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of basic shipboard damage control (DC) systems and their use for different types of fires.
- Must be able to operate standard communication equipment.
- Must be knowledgeable with Lock Out Tag out procedures.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain required Security Clearance.
- Must be able to start and stop ship service diesel generators, shift shipboard electrical power source between ship and shore and restore electrical power in the event of a loss.
- Must understand shipboard construction drawing, schematics, and operating procedures.
Skills
- Must be able to operate basic hand tools. ( i.e. Pliers, wrenches, measuring devices).
- Must be knowledgeable in machinery operations, such as pumps, generators and engines.
- Must have basic computer skills.
- DIRECTION EXERCISED: None
- Will typically work closely with supervisors and other watches until performance tests are completed satisfactory.
- Must be able to make decisions based on protection and safety of personnel, equipment and ship.
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- LIAISES WITH: Test Team, LOTO, and Production
- Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
- Fully vaccinated for COVID19
- 18 years of age or older at time of application.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Must be able to obtain and maintain required Security Clearance
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