Title:
DG BOSS: LCM Boat Engineer (FN)
- Works onboard craft and responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of Mechanized Landing Craft (LCM) propulsion engine, machinery and auxiliary equipment. Work includes but are not limited to:
- Pre-operational check, during operation and after operation checks of Diesel Engines, propulsion/steering/ramp systems; hydraulic and fuel systems, and all other auxiliary equipment of each boat run.
- Performance of assigned scheduled (PMS) maintenance requirements on boat and onboard craft equipment.
- Troubleshooting, repair and diagnosing engines and equipment operation. Records and submissions equipment readings, adjusts and settings. Monitors and maintains within capabilities all machinery in operational condition while underway.
- The incumbent is part of the LCM crew that performs the following, in conjunction with various craft operations:
- a) Deployment, repositioning, installation of HP fender backing boards, towing of HP fenders, submarine camels, sea cushion fenders and maintenance of NAVAID and fleet mooring buoys.
- b) Retrieval/Deployment of submarine towed array sonar system (STASS) cable.
- c) Assistance to Navy Underwater Construction Team (NUCT) or other diver inspection teams performing U/W inspection of buoys, piers and markers; and to divers conducting hull cleaning, inspection and U/W jobs for COMPSRON TWO ships.
- d) MWR activities and chartered fishing trips, lagoon water sampling and special runs for VIP repatriations or MEDEVACs.
- e) Installation/positioning/retrieval of oil booms for ships, fuel barges and small craft operations.
- f) Operation of YOS Potable water barge, SWOB, YC-SLOPS and YC-CARGO barge.
- g) Search and Rescue operation and waterborne oil spill response, mitigation and clean-up.
- h) Emergency requirements and other boat service assistance required in the lagoon.
- i) Fuelling of craft in Small Boat Basin (SBB), removal of bilge oily water and cleaning of boat.
- j) Dock and sea trials of LCMs, small boats and service crafts after repair/maintenance.
- k) Mooring and unmooring of ships to/from Fleet Mooring Buoys and support to line handling of ships.
- Participates in monthly oil spill drill and quarterly oil spill training, and NSF-DG Annual Facility Response Training, accordingly.
- Maintains awareness to safety requirements and all work areas clean, engine room, lazarette, and in good housekeeping.
- Perform duties as look-out to assist LCM Captain in the safe operation of LCM/Utility Boats, Rapid
- Response Skimmer (RRS) and other tasks required to support contract requirements of A-06.
Basic Qualifications
- Knowledge in maintenance/troubleshooting and operation of boat propulsion diesel engines and various machineries and mechanized equipment.
- Familiar with shipboard mechanical system.
- Must speak, read, and understand English language, both orally and in writing.
- Must pass 2nd Class Swimmer qualification level
- Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
Preferred Qualifications
JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATION OR TRAINING
- Certified PQS 301 (Maintenance Personnel), Personnel Qualification Standard for Ship Maintenance and Material Management (3M) System.
- First Aid/CPR and 2nd Class Swimmer qualification certificate. • Qualification/Certification on LCM Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS) of Harbor Pilot.
- NSF-DG Facility Response Training.
EDUCATION:
- High School graduate and vocational course related to gasoline or diesel engine repair/mechanic.
- Degree in engineering or formal schooling/apprenticeship course in inside machinist/mechanic is preferred but not necessary.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of three (3) year experience as Marine Mechanic or Boat Mechanic in Naval Ship Repair Facility or commercial shipyard.