Position Summary
The Shipboard Lead Tech reports to the Shipboard Production Manager within Transcat’s Marine division and partners with a team of technicians aboard US Naval ships to calibrate and replace shipboard installed gauges, thermometers, and meters. This job requires greater than 50% travel to service applicable customers.
ResponsibilitiesEssential Duties and Responsibilities
Mange assigned jobs by PM from start to finish.Maintain job paperwork from start to finish and produce daily worksheets.Manage Shipboard Technician day-to-day responsibilities.Meet with customers daily to keep them informed of our progress.Train, advise, and lead lower-level technicians.Conduct independent research when necessary.Coordinate and manage daily workloads without direction from manager.Identify and utilize appropriate measurement techniques.Perform routine maintenance and calibration for pressure gauges, RPM indicators, temperature measurement devices and other related equipment found on board US Navy ships. Determine the correct measurement tools and equipment needed to perform applicable maintenance and calibrations. Substitute for appropriate standards when necessary.Conduct test and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality and/or performance compliance.Apply measurement science principles and mathematical methods to record and report all findings accurately.Interpret measurement findings and determine and implement best course of corrective action (i.e., adjust versus replace).Identify equipment failures and remove/replace as needed.Model the Company’s values to influence others to perform in an aligned manner.Other duties as assigned. QualificationsRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have knowledge of the marine and ship repair industry. Must have knowledge of measurement science principles and be able to independently calibrate equipment and remove/install instruments.Must be able to calculate specifications/tolerances.Must be able to properly analyze results, including statements of conformity or opinions and interpretations. Must be able and willing to travel worldwide (more than 50% required), including weekends and periods of 2-3 weeks of consecutive travelMust have a US Passport or the ability to obtain oneMust be able to access naval bases and shipyardsMust be a US citizenMust be able to work in small or confined spaces3+ years of driving experience with a valid driver’s license
Education and Experience
2-Year degree from a technical school or equivalent experience within military and/or calibration industry
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle tools and equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally will be required to lift upwards of 50 lbs.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
Transcat is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of any protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or as a member of any other protected group or activity.
We will make reasonable accommodations for personnel with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of this position unless to do so poses an undue hardship on the company or a direct threat to health and safety.
Contingencies
All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing all pre-employment requirements, which include verification of identity and employment eligibility, and when applicable, a motor vehicle driving record report
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