Ship Services Technician
10 roles available
£27.84 per hour (Umb rate)
3 months
Portsmouth
To respond to the requirements of the Ship Services Team Manager. Due regard to be given at all times to the provision of a safe working environment and ensuring the health and safety of others who may be affected by your actions.
Typical duties include :
* To develop and maintain a broad knowledge of electro/mechanical systems associated with RN ships so as to ensure safety of personnel and equipment.
* Carry out as directed, electro/ mechanical low level maintenance and equipment keep alive as required by contract specification.
* To assist with implementing the Health and Safety controls in ship’s for which BAE has Care and Custody. This is to include but is not limited to:
* Permits to Work for Lock Off andTag Out, Hot Work, Working at Height and Confined Spaces
* Maintain Tag out database and produce reports as required.
* Inboard connection/disconnection of dockside services required to support ship needs.Including Main switchboard operation.
* Maintain Movement of Weights and Underwater valves and fittings logs whilst ship is docked.
* To undertake shift working in accordance with roster prepared by your supervisor.
* When on shift exercise control over:
* Safe operation of ship systems and equipment post STW
* Safety and security Marine and Weapon Engineering compartments.
* Whole ship fire safety and security.
* Shiphaz/Radhaz.
* Control of watertight integrity.
* Control compartment keys.
Knowledge:
* Maintain in depth knowledge applicable to your discipline and keep abreast of technological initiatives and updates.
* Take responsibility for personal learning and development and for working with line manager to identify opportunities to increase effectiveness.
Skills: (
* Specific skills may vary, but will typically be of the following nature:
* Will handle more complex tasks and may give some guidance to other staff.
* Will have developed knowledge of defined area(s) required which may be technical in nature and apply this to a broad area of responsibility.
* Will work on their own initiative, being guided by procedures rather than supervision.
* Resolves problems and situations encountered with minimal assistance.
* Apply initiative to the identification of solutions and process adjustments to ensure continuous improvement.
* Will provide information for monitoring and reporting purposes.
* Will be PC literate, with knowledge of relevant word processing, and other relevant systems
* Excellent practical problem solving skills (PPS)
* Identify opportunities for improvement in processes, working practices and team efficiency, working with other team members to make this happen.