U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
The USGS is looking to fill a Marine Machinery Repairer position with the USGS, Great Lakes Science Center.
JOB LOCATIONS (3)
ABOUT THE JOB
Operates, services, and repairs engine room, deck machinery, and equipment. Participate in fishery and ecosystem surveys aboard large research vessels for extended periods (10-30 days per survey). Diagnose and repair various marine vessel equipment, such as diesel engines, generators, and hydraulic systems. Manage ships engine room, keep accurate repair and maintenance logs. Leads or participates in maritime emergency response, firefighting, and man-over-board operations. Train personnel on safe vessel operations. Repair fishing gear including trawls, gill nets, hydraulic winches, net reels, and gill net lifter.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operates, services, and repairs engine room, deck machinery, and equipment.
- Participate in fishery and ecosystem surveys aboard large research vessels for extended periods (10-30 days per survey).
- Diagnose and repair various marine vessel equipment, such as diesel engines, generators, and hydraulic systems.
- Manage ships engine room, keep accurate repair and maintenance logs.
- Leads or participates in maritime emergency response, firefighting, and man-over-board operations.
- Train personnel on safe vessel operations.
- Repair fishing gear including trawls, gill nets, hydraulic winches, net reels, and gill net lifter.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Drug test required
- Physical will be required
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY
Drug test required and physical will be required.
TARGET MOCS
All MOCs
ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES
All Services
PROGRAM COST
No cost to participate
OTHER
Currently there is a opening for a Marine Machinery Repairer in Cheboygan, MI. Additional opportunities may become available in the near future pending funding.