Bachelor's Degree Required
6 years related experience may be considered in lieu of degree
2- years purchasing experience required
Basic to Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Internet Explorer and Outlook required.
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
Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites at Austal USA.
Must have the occasional ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel.
May work in extreme conditions that require incumbent to travel up/down staircases and vertical ladders at heights of approximately 75 feet and in extreme temperatures.
Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis.
Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis.
Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on an occasional basis.
Must have the ability to occasionally climb in an unrestrained safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps).
Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toes shoes, etc.) safely per OSHA standards.
Ability to enter into confined spaces within the ships under construction (any space below main deck could be considered a confined space).
Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands.
Able to utilize adequate visual skills.
Able to hear emergency alarm systems and be able to wear authorized hearing protection.
Must be able to walk 100+ yards at a time without assistance.
Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.