Posted 7 days ago
NTO Test-Mechanic - 3rd Shift
AI Summary
Performs mechanical testing of nuclear components, aligns detectors, and acts as a Safety Technician to ensure systems are properly tagged out and de-pressurized for other trades.
About this role
Overview
This posting is for a 3rd shift Test Mechanic within Nuclear Test Operations.
This position will require mechanical testing of nuclear components in accordance with their respective test procedure, performing mechanical alignment and alignment checks for both primary and secondary side detectors, and performing the duties of “Safety Technician” to ensure that systems are properly tagged out, isolated, and de-pressurized in order for other trades to perform work safely.
Candidates must be able to understand and interpret mechanical system diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and Test Equipment Drawings for building and installing test gear to support system testing.
The selected individual must understand the requirements and comply with the EB Safety Manual, various technical manuals, and applicable department instructions when working on ship’s equipment.
Some heavy lifting is required along with crawling and working in tight, confined spaces.
The applicant must be medically able and willing to qualify as a Contamination Worker to obtain and maintain dosimetry. In addition, the individual must be able to pass all required trade training qualifications, including Grade A and Steam Plant Cleanliness
Qualifications
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED or 2+ years related technical experience.
- Candidates must be able to read & work from mechanical system diagrams, blueprints, and schematics
- 2+ years related mechanical or naval experience
- Although this is a 3rd shift position, please note that candidates must be available for any shift per the union agreement.
Preferred:
- Technical school diploma
- Previous U.S. Navy or Nuclear Test Operations experience or shipboard testing with mechanical systems
Skills
Candidates must be able to understand and interpret mechanical system diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and Test Equipment Drawings for building and installing test gear to support system testing.
Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, TwistingEnvironmental Attributes
Cold, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, WetSkills
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