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KBR · Onsite · Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory

Title:

DG BOSS: Shipwright/Insulator (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 marine carpentry works, marine insulation work, including but not limited to:
  • a) Fabrication and installation of docking blocks, cradles, support structures and shoring in accordance with docking plan, blueprint or sample as work guide, and attends dry-docking of boats and crafts, assisting Dock Master in centering of vessel during dry-docking evolution.
  • b) Carpentry or wood-workings associated in the repair and fabrication of miscellaneous structures in the facility. Studies drawings/sketches for information pertaining to design and type of materials to
  • be used, and performs fabrication using hand or powered tools and other industrial plant equipment in the Carpentry shop.
  • c) Repair of fiberglass structures, fiberglass insulations and other insulating materials for the absorption of heat, prevention of moisture condensation and muffling of sound on various structures, machineries and piping system.
  • d) Vinyl/ceramic tile installation and repair, including application/installation/repair of deck covering, grout laying, underlayment to suit repair or installation of tiles.
  • e) Erection or construction of scaffolding to support work above ground level.
  • f) Performance of assigned scheduled (PMS) maintenance requirements on boats, crafts and IPEs, compliant with US Navy 3M System.
  • g) 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 and technical drawings, shop mathematics, basic carpentry techniques, ceramic/vinyl tile installation or setting and fiberglass insulation processes.
  • Must speak, read, and understand English language, both orally and in writing.
  • Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
  • Knowledge in Carpentry Shop electric powered equipment such as; dust collector, plainer, table saw, band saw, radial saw, miter saw, wood lathe, including gas engine power chain saws.

Preferred Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATION OR TRAINING

  • Certified PQS 301 (Maintenance Personnel), Personnel Qualification Standard for ShipMaintenance and Material Management (3M) System.

EDUCATION:

  • High School graduate and vocational or apprenticeship courses related to carpentry, shipwright trade and fiberglass work.

EXPERIENCE:

  • Three (3) year experience as Shipwright in Naval Ship Repair Facility, commercial shipyards/industries or as a Carpenter in building construction and maintenance, with knowledge in plastic reinforced/fiberglass work.

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