GOVERNMENT BARGE MECHANIC 2ND CLASS

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, refurbishment, and testing of marine mechanical and auxiliary systems, including hydraulic pumping units, control valves, cylinders, and hoses.

• Execute assigned work to ensure vessel integrity, including plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and general repairs.

• Read, interpret, and follow system manuals, technical drawings, blueprints, and installation requirements.

• Assist with assembling, installing, and testing hydraulic systems and high-pressure hose assemblies.

• Perform troubleshooting, identify mechanical issues, and support corrective actions under supervision.

• Carry out ship maintenance tasks based on written and verbal instructions.

• Follow all safety, quality, and environmental regulations at all times.

• Use required personal protective equipment, including respirators, when necessary.

• Work assigned shifts and additional hours, including weekends or after normal hours, based on production needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Demonstrated experience in marine, shipyard, or heavy industrial mechanical maintenance.

• Working knowledge of shipboard mechanical and hydraulic systems and 2- 3 years of experience working as a Barge Mechanic.

• Ability to read and understand technical manuals, drawings, and work instructions.

• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices.

• Ability to work in an industrial shipyard environment, including confined spaces, at heights, and in varying weather conditions.

• Ability to obtain and maintain required base access and credentials, as applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational training, apprenticeship, or equivalent hands-on experience in marine or heavy mechanical systems.

• Experience working on U.S. Navy vessels, barges, or similar marine platforms.

• Experience with hydraulic systems, diesel equipment, and auxiliary ship systems.

• Familiarity with shipyard safety and quality standards.

• Must be able to pass Drug Screening, Work Ability Screening.
• Must be able to obtain a Government facility security pass.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and paid holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and continues to be, a fundamental principle at Lyon Shipyard and Fabrication LLC, It is the company's policy that opportunities be available to all persons without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, or any other category protected under state or local law. This policy applies to employees and applicants and to all phases of employment including hiring, promotion, demotion, and treatment during employment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and termination of employment.

Lyon Shipyard and Fabrication is proud to be a drug free workplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, refurbishment, and testing of marine mechanical and auxiliary systems, including hydraulic pumping units, control valves, cylinders, and hoses.

• Execute assigned work to ensure vessel integrity, including plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and general repairs.

• Read, interpret, and follow system manuals, technical drawings, blueprints, and installation requirements.

• Assist with assembling, installing, and testing hydraulic systems and high-pressure hose assemblies.

• Perform troubleshooting, identify mechanical issues, and support corrective actions under supervision.

• Carry out ship maintenance tasks based on written and verbal instructions.

• Follow all safety, quality, and environmental regulations at all times.

• Use required personal protective equipment, including respirators, when necessary.

• Work assigned shifts and additional hours, including weekends or after normal hours, based on production needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Demonstrated experience in marine, shipyard, or heavy industrial mechanical maintenance.

• Working knowledge of shipboard mechanical and hydraulic systems and 2- 3 years of experience working as a Barge Mechanic.

• Ability to read and understand technical manuals, drawings, and work instructions.

• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices.

• Ability to work in an industrial shipyard environment, including confined spaces, at heights, and in varying weather conditions.

• Ability to obtain and maintain required base access and credentials, as applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational training, apprenticeship, or equivalent hands-on experience in marine or heavy mechanical systems.

• Experience working on U.S. Navy vessels, barges, or similar marine platforms.

• Experience with hydraulic systems, diesel equipment, and auxiliary ship systems.

• Familiarity with shipyard safety and quality standards.

• Must be able to pass Drug Screening, Work Ability Screening.
• Must be able to obtain a Government facility security pass.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and paid holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and continues to be, a fundamental principle at Lyon Shipyard and Fabrication LLC, It is the company's policy that opportunities be available to all persons without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, or any other category protected under state or local law. This policy applies to employees and applicants and to all phases of employment including hiring, promotion, demotion, and treatment during employment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and termination of employment.

Lyon Shipyard and Fabrication is proud to be a drug free workplace.

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