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Marine Machinery Mechanic (Crane Op)

Galveston, Texas, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$32.22/hr - $37.65/hr

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking a Marine Machinery Mechanic (Crane Op) to support its Industrial Production Facility in Galveston, Texas. The role involves operating and maintaining machinery, performing major overhauls and repairs on mechanical equipment aboard Coast Guard vessels and stations.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Removing machinery from boats, ships, or stations for repairs or modifications

Disassembling and repairing and testing machinery such as marine diesel engines, both mobile and stationary

Disassembling all components of engines such as cylinder heads, fuel systems, lubrication systems, cooling systems, blowers, and turbo chargers

Installing and repairing weight handling machinery, hydraulic systems and components, anchor windlasses, boat davits, cranes and other deck machinery both ship and ashore

Installs, adjusts, sets, repairs, and replaces engine controls, governors, unloaders, safety valves, steering gear and rudders

Operates and maintains 150-ton marine travel lift, 15-30-ton crane in support of 87' WPB and 45' RBM drydocks and boom lift in support of repairs aloft repairs and maintenance for ships and ashore infrastructure

Qualification

Marine Machinery RepairCrane OperationHydraulic SystemsBlueprint ReadingEquipment AssemblyTroubleshootingGeneral Mechanics ToolsMaterial Knowledge

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service

A one-year probationary period may be required

To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation

Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license

All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit

Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc

Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN-OUT)

Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading)

Ability to Use and Maintain general mechanics tools and various tools, equipment, and measuring devices

Knowledge of Materials

Troubleshooting and repair of both shipboard and material handling engines and equipment

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S

Applicants must provide an official college transcript

If you are qualifying based on education, submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution