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Our client a multinational organization with offices in several continents is urgently looking to fill vacancies for their operation at Diego Garcia, Indian Ocean Highland.
| POSITION TITLE: | SHIPWRIGHT / INSULATOR |
| DEPARTMENT | PORT OPERATIONS |
| POSITION REPORT TO: | SUPERVISOR, CRANE RIGGER |
DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the preventive and corrective maintenance of vessel or craft and industrial plant equipment cognizant to A-06 Port Operations and all related marine carpentry works, marine insulation work, including but not limited to:
- Fabrication and installation of docking blocks, cradles, support structures and shoring in accordance with docking plan, blueprint, or sample as work guide, and attends dry-docking of boats and crafts, assisting Dock Master in centering of vessel during dry-docking evolution.
- Carpentry or wood-workings are associated in the repair and fabrication of miscellaneous structures in the facility. Studies drawings/sketches for information pertaining to design and type of materials to be used and performs fabrication using hand or powered tools and other industrial plant equipment in the Carpentry shop.
- Repair of fiberglass structures, fiberglass insulations and other insulating materials for the absorption of heat, prevention of moisture condensation and muffling of sound on various structures, machineries, and piping system.
- Vinyl/ceramic tile installation and repair, including application/installation/repair of deck covering, grout laying, underlayment to suit repair or installation of tiles.
- Erection or construction of scaffolding to support work above ground level.
- Performance of assigned scheduled (PMS) maintenance requirements on boats, crafts and IPEs, compliant with US Navy 3M System.
- Support to maintenance and repairs of Syncrolift Shiplift & Transfer System.
- Maintains awareness of safety requirements and all work areas clean and in good housekeeping.
- Performs other duties as required to support contract requirements of A-06.
BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Familiar in structural system of U.S. Navy ships and/or commercial vessels.
- Knowledge in blueprint reading and technical drawings, shop mathematics, basic carpentry techniques, ceramic/vinyl tile installation or setting and fiberglass insulation processes.
- Must speak, read, and understand English language, both orally and in writing.
- Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
- Knowledge in Carpentry Shop electric powered equipment such as; dust collector, plainer, table saw, band saw, radial saw, miter saw, wood lathe, including gas engine power chain saws.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING
- Certified PQS 301 (Maintenance Personnel), Personnel Qualification Standard for Ship Maintenance and Material Management (3M) System.
EDUCATION:
- High School graduate and vocational or apprenticeship course related to carpentry, shipwright trade and fiberglass work.
EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) year experience as Shipwright in Naval Ship Repair Facility, commercial shipyards/industries or as a Carpenter in building construction and maintenance, with knowledge in plastic reinforced/fiberglass work.
Basic terms of the job offer.
- Assignment Duration: 12 months. Renewal subject to performance and project status.
- Base Monthly Salary: 48 hours per week minimum work requirement: $500.40 (based on 48 hr. work week requirement)
- Working schedule: 48 hours per week (8 hours per day/6 days a week)
- Payroll period: Monthly. Amount give take home.
- Overtime: Work more than 8 hours per day or work performed on a rest day and/or holiday, will be paid as overtime at the base salary rate.
- Accommodations: Housing, transportation, meals in-country, and laundry facilities are provided
- Sick Leave: Employee will accrue 2.67 hours of sick leave for each full month of service, beginning with the completion of the first full month of Foreign Service employment.
- Annual leave Up to 21 days paid at the end of each 12-month contract.
- Travel will be provided by the employer to the employee’s home country.
- Project Holidays: 10 paid holidays. New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Philippine Independence Day, USA Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
Other requirements
- Your Passport must be valid for at least 12 months, with at least 6 total blank visa pages remaining.
- Your driver’s license must be valid for at least 6 months (unless processing for a CDL-required position, which will require 12 months remaining).
- Updated covid vaccination certificate
- Medical exam report at a date to be advised.
Interested candidates are requested to apply ONLINE via the form below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Salient Features
| Experience Required | 3 Years |