STO Test Mechanic – CLB

The Shipyard Test Organization is the premier trade made up of a team of world class testers who have the knowledge and skill to be the last in line delivering the most capable warships to the U.S. Navy. In STO, we are a learning organization that operates daily on our foundational pillars of proper planning, integrity, and ownership to complete operational testing with the highest level of formality.

Specific responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Perform hydrostatic testing of all Shipboard, Steam and Electric Plant, Auxiliary and Weapons systems.
1. Complete and maintain the required training to perform mechanical operational testing of all Steam and Electric Plant, Hydraulic and Weapons systems which may include going on sea trials.
2. Complete and maintain the required training to perform watch standing duties to include: operate ship’s mechanical systems; roving watches required for ship safety, safety dispatch or to monitor mechanical systems required as part of the construction which may include weekend work.
3. Complete and maintain the required training to perform the duties of a safety technician which requires making systems safe for trade work utilizing Electric Boat’s Lock out/Tag out procedures.
4. Complete and maintain the required training to maintain the requirements for system cleanliness
5. Ability to follow written procedures and comply with requirements
6. Exhibit high moral character and integrity required to certify NAVSEA test requirements
7. Exhibit the ability to read and understand various system and test diagrams/drawings required for all mechanical system testing.
8. Work onboard submarines under construction during all phases of construction in all types of weather.
9. Work requires heavy lifting, pulling and climbing (ladders) and work in tight/confined spaces for extended periods of time.
10. Be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
11. Install, maintain and remove test equipment (hoses, fittings, test pumps, etc.) and have the ability to understand the different types of test equipment, fittings and hoses for each system and apply them correctly per system requirements.
12. Perform other duties assigned by their supervisor.
13. Complete and maintain the required training to use radiological dosimetry to work within radiological controlled areas when required.

Pay is: $28.70 – $41.14/hr

Qualifications Required:

• High School diploma or GED or 2+ years technical experience
• Must be available for any shift
• Prior formal training or job experience with mechanical systems and/or testing.

Preferred:

• Prior US Naval submarine system experience or prior testing experience with shipboard systems
• Experience in one or more of the following: Related military training, mechanical training from Vocational, Technical or Community College, or Type II or Universal Freon certification as defined by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F”.
• Experience with/knowledge of Lock Out Tag Out procedure

• Attention to detail
• Electrical skills (ability to work with basic mechanical tools)
• Ability to read drawings/schematics
• Ability to think critically
• Ability to pass required schools for specific qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet

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