Test & Trials Machinery Tester

• Conducts system checks and walk throughs for system completeness in accordance with system diagrams and drawings.  
• Supports commissioning as well as tests equipment in accordance with established test procedures.  
• Conducts the day to day operations of all ship’s systems and equipment. 
• Repairs and maintains ship’s systems and equipment including but not limited to compressors, purifiers, heat exchangers, valves, engines, cranes, and winches. 
• Conducts bunkering of fuel and lube oils as well as the transferring of fluids from one tank to another.  
• Performs other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position.

• This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent education, a minimum of three years of experience in a related field or graduate of a Diesel or Aircraft Mechanic training school, or three years in any of the following Navy ratings:  MM (BT), AD, CM, EN, GS, HT, or MR.  
• Must have the ability to read and comprehend mechanical drawings, technical manuals, and hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams. 
• Must be capable of assembling/installing complex mechanical systems while meeting alignment criteria of systems and equipment. 
• Must be proficient in the use of precision measurement tools. 
• Must have an understanding of both imperial and metric measuring systems. 
• Must have shop mathematic skills with an understanding of and able to work with decimals and fractions. 
• Must have the ability to lineup machinery equipment such as but not limited to fuel, water, and air systems to support the machinery plant operations on board ships. 
• Must be able to perform initial light offs of ship board systems and conduct testing in accordance with test procedures and technical manuals. 
• Must have the he ability to troubleshoot and take corrective action when systems and equipment are not operating within the designed parameters. 
• Must have the ability to stand watch while equipment is in operation, make rounds, and take readings.  
• Must have the ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and be able to work any shift. 
• Must be able to understand written and verbal instructions, hear warning signals, and read and comprehend safety instructions, regulations, and warnings.

• Operate and test all on board systems and equipment.
• Support commissioning.
• Assemble and install complex piping systems.
• Support machinery plant operations including fuel, water, and air systems.
• Conduct initial ship board system light offs and system verifications.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment when not operating according to specifications.
• Stand watch, make rounds, take readings, and correct deficiencies in operating systems when deviations in designed parameters occur.
• Other job duties may be assigned relevant to the trade.

Salary : $38,400 - $48,600