Boat Coxswain

Peraton is hiring a Vessel Operations Associate based in San Diego, CA.

What you will do:

• As a Boat Coxswain, you will integrate into a small team charged with operations and maintenance of systems in support of US Navy mine countermeasures (MCM) missions in the San Diego harbor and off the coast of Southern California.
• This will include support to other government customers and Navy units as a qualified boat coxswain outside MK18 systems, including deployments to support 5th fleet in Bahrain, 7th fleet Guam, and 6th fleet Spain.
• Perform duties as a boat coxswain for the 11 Meter RHIB, 38’ North River outboard, 27’
  Whaler and Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC).
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of the vessel(s) diesel engine, water jet propulsion unit, outboard engines, and boat mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems to determine route cause of issue and recommend a
  corrective action and conduct repairs as needed.
• Perform pre and post inspections of vessels and fill out daily reports and logs.
• Launch and recovery of the vessels.
• Navigation and communications aboard the craft and overall safe operations of the vessels.
• Testing and maintenance to ensure equipment is in operating condition.
• General maintenance and troubleshooting of Multiquip and Honda generators.
• When deployed in support of the fleet you will be responsible for MSE (Mission Support
  Equipment) electrical set-up and troubleshooting. If parts are needed, you will be
  responsible for reporting equipment issues through the Chain of Command.
• Cross-training with On-the-Job Training (OJT) and attending MK18 Family of Systems (FoS)
  Operations and Maintenance (O&M) courses to operate Unmanned Underwater Vehicles
  (UUVs).

What you'll need:

• Education: 2 years experience with a AA/AS degree or a HS diploma and 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree
• 2 years demonstrated experience holding a boat coxswain or captain qualification from a military or civilian source.
• Clearance:  U.S. Citizenship required and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance.
• Shall have and provide a current small boat coxswain qualification, meeting the minimum requirements set forth in NAVEDTRA 43606.
• Within 45 days of hire personnel filing this role must demonstrate their proficiency in the presence of a qualified NIWC Pacific coxswain.
• 1 year of experience completing maintenance logs on all required equipment and producing weekly reports on condition of equipment (pre-light /post light, engine hours, maintenance completed, supplies needed).
• 1 year conducting routine operational and preventive maintenance (oils, fluids, filters changed) and performing basic troubleshooting and maintenance, to include replacing parts.
• Complete applicable OEM or vendor-provided training for appropriate diesel and gas engine plus drive system (i.e., Cummins or Yanmar Diesel engines, Yamaha gas Outboards and Hamilton Jet Drive) within 6 months of hire.
• Meeting the MIL-STD for weight carrying limits and satisfying the requirements to handle man-portable UUV’s and equipment.
• Valid US driver’s license and Valid US passport.

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