REPORTS TO: Supervisor Test and Activation Specialists
SUPERVISES: None
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Under limited supervision, performs moderately complex test technician duties in support of Test Engineers. Guidance is available from superiors as needed.
- Works from limited documentation, schematics, diagrams, notes, production prints and layouts.
- Performs operational/functional tests, troubleshoots and debugs assemblies, subassemblies, and systems to isolate faults and determine remedies for malfunctions.
- Sets up specialized test equipment for checkout of non-routine assemblies and systems.
- Utilizes normal and specialized manufacturing test or diagnostic equipment specific to the products.
- Prepares diagnostic tests and assists in the design, construction, test and checkout of complex test equipment and test procedure development.
- Utilizes a wide variety of developmental/manufacturing test or diagnostic equipment to check out, test, and troubleshoot complex or complete systems.
- Normally assigned to areas such as fabrication, production test, system checkout, quality control, or the like.
- Complies with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies.
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- Two (2) to four (4) years’ Test and Activation experience in a shipyard, marine, aerospace, or off shore oil and gas environment required.
- Test training equivalent to two (2) years technical trade school or military technical school, and/or, Navy, Coast Guard, or Merchant Mariner experience will be considered in lieu of work experience.
- Desire and ability to work in a shipyard environment required.
Preferred experience and/or training:
- Proficient in industrial or marine ancillary machinery systems installation/operation.
- Proficient in shipboard engineering plant terminology and operations.
- Basic understanding of ship construction drawings and testing procedures.
- Basic knowledge of how marine equipment should operate.
- Basic mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
- Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical propulsion and electrical power generating equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical and piping system diagrams,schematics and drawings.
- Knowledge of diesel engines and gas turbines.
- Knowledge of shipboard damage control systems.
- Knowledge of hydraulic systems and shipboard deck equipment.
- Knowledge of auxiliary and/or HVAC systems.
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:
Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
- 18 years of age or older at time of application
- Able to provide proof of US Person Status
- No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
- No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
- Willing to submit to a drug screen
- Willing to submit to a background check
- The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.
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