High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 5 years' experience with US Navy Propulsion HM&E; and/or Damage Control equipment, operations and maintenance
Familiar with the Navy's HM&E; and/or Damage Control equipment, operations and maintenance
Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures
Experience in the Navy's production shop work flow process
Recent hands on experience with accomplishing shipboard closure repairs with wire rope work
Ability to obtain and maintain a DBIDS credential
Ability to read schematics and blue prints and follow detailed instructions and be self-motivated
Ability to work well on their own with minimal supervision
Ability to read technical manuals and repair standards
Ability to troubleshoot and assess various pieces of damage control equipment and closures
Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedure appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written formats with other activities in the military and civilian communities
Ability to read, interpret, and follow detailed written instructions, or drawings and to conduct activities in a safe manner
Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
Understanding of the general and detailed aspects of the job, and their practical applications to problems and situations encountered on a regular basis
Effective problem solving skills to determine causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it
Effective oral and written communication
Sound interpersonal skills needed to interface, coordinate with company personnel, customers, and outside contacts, if appropriate
Requires walking, reaching, sitting and concentration in the presence of occasional noise
Must have manual and finger dexterity; able to grasp, manipulate, assemble small objects
Ability to move in narrow and restricted passageways, up/down steep and narrow ladders or stairways, and up and down antenna masts/yardarms (onboard ships)
Ability to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs in weight
Office, warehouse, laboratory, pier side, shipboard noise conditions range from very quiet to loud noise