Operator-Marine Derrick

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Operator-Marine Derrick~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex preparing crane operation inspections and repairs in a vast variety of situations. I have the knowledge in general marine engineering and work related to marine structure repairs. I also have experience operating and maintaining deck machinery, cranes, power plants and auxiliary systems. I am able to work safely and independently based on my experience and to make sound decisions on what course of action to take. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• PHYSICAL EFFORTS: Work requires walking, bending, reaching, standing for prolonged periods turning or moving hands, arms, feet and legs to direct or assist in operations on deck or below. Moderate physical effort is required in accomplishing tasks. Incumbent is subject to physical strain from swaying or jarring movements of the vessel.

• WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed both inside and outside aboard floating plant in all types of weather. There is danger of drowning due to accident or storm and particularly due to improper lifting or handling of heavy objects which may cause the derrick to overturn. There is further danger of injury due to blasting operations. Subject to cuts, bruises, sprains, and broken bones. The possibility of falling or slipping on wet or icy decks, ladders, etc., is present. Exposure to dirt and grease when making repairs to vessel or machinery.