About this DG BOSS: Shipfitter/Welder (FN) role at KBR
KBR · Onsite · Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory
Title:
DG BOSS: Shipfitter/Welder (FN)- Responsible for the preventive and corrective maintenance of vessel or craft and industrial plant
- equipment cognizant to A-06 Port Operations and all related structural work, including but not limited to:
- a) Repair, removal, fabrication and installation of piping, production welding of hull plating and
- various structures.
- b) Electric arc, oxy-acetylene or other gaseous welding or brazing processes necessary for structural
- repairs and fabrications, including manual, semi-automatic arc or gas welding methods (MIG or TIG) or combination of both.
- c) Cutting, beveling and gauging ferrous and non-ferrous metals using manual, semi-automatic arc
- and gas flame equipment.
- d) Layouts, fabrication of jigs, forms and work patterns during structural repairs, fabrications and installations.
- e) Reading and interpreting blueprints and developing sketches as work guide.
- f) Identifying metal or work piece characteristics and use of applicable repair/replacement material, electrode or fillers.
- g) Ultrasonic Test Inspection and Non-Destructive Test by Dye-Penetrant or other applicable methods, as required in the inspection and performance of work.
- h) Performance of assigned scheduled (PMS) maintenance requirements on boats, crafts and IPEs, compliant with US Navy 3M System.
- i) Support to maintenance and repairs of Syncrolift Shiplift & Transfer System.
- Maintains awareness to safety requirements and all work areas clean and in good housekeeping.
- Performs other duties as required to support contract requirements of A-06.
Basic Qualifications
- Familiar in structural system of U.S. Navy ships and/or commercial vessels.
- Knowledge in blueprint reading, shop mathematics, structural fabrications and shipboard welding processes.
- Must speak, read, and understand English language, both orally and in writing.
- Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
- Holder of a valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATION OR TRAINING
- Certified PQS 301 (Maintenance Personnel), Personnel Qualification Standard for Ship Maintenance and Material Management (3M) System.
- Trade School training in Welding Technology, shop mathematics, metal working and mechanical drawing. ABS Welder Certification is preferred but not necessary.
EDUCATION:
- High School graduate and vocational course related to Welding Technology.
- Formal schooling/training/apprenticeship course in Shipboard, Marine, or ABS Welding Technology is preferred but not necessary.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of four (4) year experience as Shipfitter journeyman or Marine Welder in Naval Ship Repair
Facility or commercial shipyard/Industries.
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