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Date: 10/20/2009
Location: Newport News, VA
AMSEC Master Tradesperson I – 187781
Inspects, repairs, maintains and modifies equipment of specialty. Specialties in a single trade area such as a certified Welder, Pipe fitter, Brazier, Universal A/C&R Mechanic or Electrician and those that use or operate specialized equipment including riggers, sheet metal workers and painters or specialized coating applicators.

Reads and interpret blueprints, technical manuals and other technical documentation for job completion. Uses multiple trade functions and tools. Performs duties requiring rounded training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience. May assist in developing technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports. May assist in scheduling, reporting and briefing customers and middle management. Performs duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.

Skills:
Ability to instruct and train others. Ability to read and understand blueprints, technical manuals and other technical documentation. Apply standard job skills and company policies to complete a wide range of tasks. Ability to use of basic hand tools, portable power tools, and tools of specialty. Ability to perform multiple tasking and meet critical deadlines.

Education/Experience:
HS education or Trade School + 6 years of related experience. Prefer technical/professional certifications.

Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes of no less than 20 lbs. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces. Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels. May ride ships at sea for extended periods. May require wearing a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.

Position Specific Skills:
Operation and repairs to Low Pressure O2N2 Compressor CAP-16, O2 Unit including the Cold Box, Liquid Oxygen Tank, Liquid Nitrogen Tank, Air Purifier, Vaporizer Assembly, Vacuum Pump, removal and replacement of Rock Wool Insulation, Regenerator Poppet-Check Valves and the Regenerator.
*May be required to obtain a DoD security clearance. Security Clearance Required.