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The vessel operator has demonstrated experience holding a boat coxswain or captain qualification from either a military or civilian source. Completes maintenance logs on required equipment, produces weekly reports on condition of such equipment-this includes, but is not limited to, pre-light/post-light, engine hours, maintenance completed, and any supplies needed. Experienced in conducting routine operational and preventative maintenance, including following OEM maintenance manuals. Performs basic troubleshooting to include replacing parts, may be expected to perform advanced troubleshooting and maintenance which may include ordering new parts and the handling of hazardous materials. Employee will complete OEM or vendor-provided training for appropriate diesel and gas engine plus drive systems.\nWhat you will do:\nPerform duties as a boat coxswain for the 11m 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.\nTroubleshoot mechanical problems to determine cause of issue and recommend corrective action and conduct repairs as needed\nPerform pre and post inspections of vessels and fill out daily reports and logs.\nLaunch and recovery of vessels\nNavigation and communications aboard the craft\nOverall safe operations of the vessels\nTesting and maintenance to ensure equipment is in operating condition.\nGeneral maintenance and troubleshooting of Multiquip and Honda generators.\nWhen 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\nCross-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)\nMandatory deployments to 5th Fleet AOR (Bahrain and surrounding areas), 6th Fleet AOR (Spain and surrounding areas), or 7th Fleet AOR (Guam and surrounding areas). Travel, lodging, and compensation provided by the company\nPeriodic travel CONUS or OCONUS to support operations at various military bases, government facilities, or to conduct shipboard operations out at sea.\nDemonstrating experience and proficiency with MS Office products, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint\nCompleting all prerequisites for, and successfully maintaining a 25k and below forklift operator’s license and Category 3 crane certification.\nApplying for and maintaining a Corporate Credit Card\nQualifications\nWhat you will need:\nActive/Current DoD SECRET clearance, or the ability to obtain (within 2 years) and maintain a SECRET clearance\nBS/BA or 4 years of related work experience\nMeeting the MIL-STD for weight carrying limits and satisfying the requirements to handle man-portable UUV’s and equipment\nValid US driver’s license\nValid US passport\nU.S. citizenship required\nDesired Qualifications:\nDemonstrated experience in maintaining 400hp or larger diesel engines, Hamilton jet drives, RHIB sponson repair and outboard engine troubleshooting, including repair\nMaintain and clean tools to ensure they are kept in a safe and usable condition at all times\nStrong attention to detail with an aptitude for problem-solving.\nSmall marine craft qualifications and experience\nBe able to work as a team and provide exceptional customer service and support\nPeraton Overview\nPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.\nTarget Salary Range\n$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. 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