Dg boss: lcm boat engineer (fn) page is loaded## dg boss: lcm boat engineer (fn)locations: diego garcia, british indian ocean territorytime type: full timeposted on: posted todayjob requisition id: r*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.
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b) retrieval/deployment of submarine towed array sonar system (stass) cable.
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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.
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d) mwr activities and chartered fishing trips, lagoon water sampling and special runs for vip repatriations or medevacs.
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e) installation/positioning/retrieval of oil booms for ships, fuel barges and small craft operations.
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f) operation of yos potable water barge, swob, yc-slops and yc-cargo barge.
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g) search and rescue operation and waterborne oil spill response, mitigation and clean-up.
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h) emergency requirements and other boat service assistance required in the lagoon.
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i) fuelling of craft in small boat basin (sbb), removal of bilge oily water and cleaning of boat.
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j) dock and sea trials of lcms, small boats and service crafts after repair/maintenance.
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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.
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