Small Boat Mechanic/Engineering Technician
Location: Camp Lejeune, NC
DMS International is a Consulting, Information Technology and Training Company headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland. At DMS our quality policy is to be among the 'best in class' providers of management and information technology consulting services in partnership with our customers. We hire professionals who take pride in doing quality work and who are committed to the customer. We are currently seeking Small Boat Mechanic/Engineering Technicians. Small Boat Mechanic/Engineering Technicians will perform classroom and field laboratory support for high-risk training evolutions.
The Small Boat Mechanic/Engineering Technician provides a varied range of duties associated with the maintenance of a variety of small boats used in the delivery of Waterborne Security and Riverine training to include:
Performance of enhanced organizational level corrective and preventative maintenance on a wide range of U.S. Navy tactical small craft, and all types of small boat assemblies, systems and subsystems,
Performance of corrective and preventative maintenance on Mercury Marine outboard engines, marine diesel engineering systems, water jet propulsion systems,
Provide technical and logistical support for U.S. Navy High-Risk tactical small craft training for various Anti-terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) Small Boat platforms
Management of boats, repair parts, tools, and ancillary equipment.
Maintain electronic service records and repair part inventories.
Operation of overhead cranes, forklifts, vehicle lifts, oil/water separators, air compressors, generators, and related equipment.
Conduct sea trials with small boats, as required.
Assists the activity with maintaining their HAZMAT Program in accordance with Navy and Installation requirements.
Repair/Maintenance work history, General
Repair/Maintenance work history on:
Small Boat Mechanic/Engineering Technicians must:
Be a US Citizen.
Obtain a suitable evaluation for mandatory medical, psychological, and drug screenings.
Possess a high school diploma or GED
Possess a minimum of five (5) consecutive years' experience performing maintenance on water-jet boat propulsion systems and outboard motors.
Possess an in-depth and actual operational knowledge of small boats.
Possess an in-depth knowledge of current industry technology, as well as developing or future technologies/integration.
Possess sound knowledge of:
Possess knowledge of major assemblies and systems of marine craft.
Skill in repairing, overhauling, and rebuilding marine craft assemblies and sub-systems.
Ability to troubleshoot complex malfunctions – requiring knowledge of the interaction of several sub-systems.
Ability to troubleshoot complex malfunctions – requiring knowledge of the interaction of several sub-systems.
Skill in the use of hand tools and precision measuring equipment.
Skill in the use of engine diagnostic and test equipment.
Ability to interpret technical manuals, illustrations, specifications, diagrams, and schematics.
Knowledge of small craft operation, Navigation and Rules of the Road, Seamanship, and Maritime Communications, as defined by the U. S. Coast Guard regulations for inland waterways.
Ability to get underway, moor to a pier, and come alongside another boat while underway with both Water Jet boats, and boats equipped with outboard engines.
Ability to plan for, and navigate a boat in open waters.
Possess or be able to obtain the following qualifications/certifications:
Basic knowledge of computer operations is required for inventory control and boat maintenance record keeping.
Basic Knowledge of small boat trailer repair including hydraulic surge and air/hydraulic braking systems.
Commitment to customer service.
Possess knowledge of Navy HAZMAT Program, specifically the Environmental Compliance Assessment, Training, and Tracking System (ECATTS).
Possess a clear understanding that the working conditions may require the mechanic to: