Striker Diesel-Electric

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Incumbent is assigned to a diesel/electric powered, self-propelled Class I pipeline dredge. Incumbent will be assigned to the Engine Room and stands a regular watch with the shift engineer and electrician. NOTE: This position is a Permanent, Full-Time Seasonal Appointment.

Duties

• •Conduct gauge and/or thermometer readings of machinery and prepares shift logs reflecting oil pressures and oil and water temperatures.
• •Make minor and routine repairs to engine room diesel operating machinery and equipment.
• •Remove excess grease and oil from machinery and deck.
• •Fit grease gun heads over grease fitting and injects grease by hand pump.
• •Utilize various measuring instruments, including ammeters, calipers, dial indicators, micrometers, rules, etc.
• •Operate water treatment equipment to produce potable water for drinking, cooking, laundering, and/or sanitation needs.
• •Inspect purifiers, pumps, air compressors, steering apparatus, generators, water purification systems, marine sewage disposal unit, fuel tank levels, etc.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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) Striker Diesel-Electric ~ without more than normal supervision. I am skilled in regularly scheduled and special observations of pressure and temperature gauges and alarms associated with machinery; preparing shift logs reflecting oil pressures and oil and water temperatures; listening for sounds that indicate abnormal operating conditions to ensure proper functioning of equipment; utilizing various hand tools and measuring instruments, including ammeters, calipers, dial indicators, micrometers, rules, etc; understanding technical manuals pertinent to the equipment and machinery operations. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Considerable physical and mental concentration is required during both machinery operation and lubrication. The work requires continuous standing on the metal decks of the engine rooms and frequent bending and stooping. Work may require moderately heavy lifting and physical effort in moving 120 pounds drums of grease and 55 gallon drums of oil used daily. Working Conditions: Works inside and outside in weather that is occasionally disagreeable. Dirt and grease are frequently disagreeable caused by working on equipment in marine hulls. Noise is frequently and intensely disagreeable, caused by working in and around engines, generators, gears, and large electric motors located in holds of floating plant. Fumes and smoke are frequently unpleasant and the wearing of a helmet is occasionally unpleasant. Incumbent is constantly exposed to the possibility of electrocution, cuts, bruises, strains, sprains, crankcase explosions, and drowning. Incumbent is required to observe safety precaution and work in a safe manner to prevent injury to self and others and to prevent property damage.