Test and Activation Specialist I

Austal USA is recognized for its advancements in naval ship design and construction, presenting distinctive opportunities for team members to participate in influential initiatives shaping the maritime sector now and in the future. With a heritage rooted in innovation, Austal USA has been instrumental in propelling naval technology forward through sophisticated design, engineering, and delivery of Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) to the recently awarded Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), and the T-AGOS ocean surveillance vessels. What sets Austal USA apart is our commitment to innovation and our dedication to building the best ships for the United States Navy and the United States Coast Guard. We actively cultivate a culture fueled by intellectual curiosity and diverse perspectives, where every team member is integral to delivering cutting-edge solutions.

REPORTS TO: Test and Activation Manager

SUPERVISES:  None

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:  This  position  is  an  entry  level  in  the  test technician & activation job family. Under close supervision, performs routine test technician duties in the support of higher level Test Specialists.

•    Works  from  schematics,  diagrams,  written  and  verbal  descriptions,  layouts  or defined plans to perform routine testing, checkout, and trouble-shooting functions of a simple nature.

•    Performs routine operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment to ensure conformance with final product specifications.

•  Utilizes routine manufacturing test or diagnostic equipment specific to the product.

•    May  perform  limited  design  activities  in  support  of  test  equipment/procedures development.

•    Assigned to activities such as production, test, system checkouts, quality control.

•  Conducts defined tests and collects data as assigned.

•  Diagnoses and isolates malfunctions down to the component level.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

Preferred experience and/or training:

• Testing experience in a shipyard, marine, aerospace, industrial/commercial, or off shore oil and gas environment.

• Two (2) years technical trade or military technical school.
• Prior Navy, Coast Guard, or Merchant Mariner experience.
• Basic understanding of ship construction drawings and testing procedures.
• Basic knowledge of how marine equipment should operate.
• Basic Mechanical and/or Electrical aptitude is essential.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical propulsion and electrical power generating equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical and piping system diagrams, schematics and drawings.
• Knowledge of diesel engines and gas turbines
• Knowledge of shipboard damage control systems
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and shipboard deck equipment
• Knowledge of Auxiliary and/or HVAC systems.
• Desire and ability to work in a shipyard environment required.
• Ability to maintain proficiency in shipboard engineering plant terminology and operations; retain knowledge of industrial or marine ancillary machinery systems installation and operation required.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

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
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.

TRAVEL:

This position will require repair efforts in various offsite locations and will be required to travel to customer sites to support work on vessels if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities. The potential for offsite travel can potentially be in excess of 15-25%. Some overseas travel is possible although NO TRAVEL to declared warzones is anticipated.

TOOLS:

Multi-meter

Basic hand tools

Wrenches

Socket sets

Etc to accomplish assigned tasks

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.

Specific physical requirements include the following:

1.   Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel.

2.   Perform prolonged standing.

3.   Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis.

4.   Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis.

5.   Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 75lbs on an occasional basis.

6.   Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis.

7.   Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps).

8.   Ability to work at heights above 12’ while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts.

9.    Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead).

10.  Demonstrate  the  ability  to  safely  and  appropriately  use  required  tools  and equipment.

11.  Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles.

12.  Possess  sufficient  handgrip  and  coordination  to  carry  and  operate  tools  and

        equipment.

13.   Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per

        OSHA standards.

14.   Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures.

15.   Ability to enter 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time.

16.   Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands.

17.   Able to utilize adequate visual skills.

18.   Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down.

19.   Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters whole performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions,  bright  flashing  lights,  moving  mechanical  parts,  high  precarious  places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold.  The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, + 90 dB.

SAFETY

Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.

Equal Employment Commitment

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.

Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.