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Job DescriptionAbrasive Blaster (US Navy Submarine)
Onsite Locations:
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery, Maine
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Kings Bay Naval Shipyard Kings Bay, Georgia
Norfolk Naval Shipyard Portsmouth, Virginia
Bremerton Naval Shipyard Bremerton, Washington
Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as an Abrasive Blaster (US Navy Submarine) for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.
The SUB AIT program supports the In-Service Attack Submarines Program Office (PMS 392) under Program Executive Office Attack Submarines (PEO SSN) to achieve optimal submarine operational readiness by providing /production support, component repairs and technical support to accomplish repair, maintenance, removal/installation, troubleshooting and associated testing for Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) submarine maintenance availabilities.
The efforts associated with this program will help restore and maintain the material condition and modernization of the fast attack submarines of the United State Navy.
Requirements
Confidential Security Clearance or higher level required.
Personnel shall have at least 2+ years experience performing repair work on nuclear submarines within the trade they are being assigned.
Personnel shall have DOW type final security clearance (DISCO authority with a minimum of a confidential clearance status). At a minimum, all personnel shall be United States citizens and shall possess a final favorable adjudicated tier 3 investigation. Contractor personnel must have a Department of War Personnel Security Clearance (PCL) at the confidential level or higher.
Abrasive Blaster Tasks
Large scale abrasive blast removal of preservation coatings (e.g., high solids and non high solids paints)
of interior and exterior submarine tanks (e.g interior storage tanks or external main ballast tanks).
Small and Large Scale abrasive blast surface preparation of external hull, free flood and superstructure
surfaces.
Blast Equipment staging and set up.
Blast Media recovery.
Small area vacuum blasting of submarine hull or interior surfaces in preparation for painting.
Abrasive Blaster Requirements
Minimum of two (2) years of experience performing abrasive blasting operations on/in commercial ship or U.S. Navy ships/submarines.
Trained and qualified to work with lead, cadmium, chromic acid/chromium, and arsenic as well as mixed solvents.
Certified in accordance with SSPC C-7 or NAVSEA-approved equivalent (Contractor must specify and provide).
Qualified in surface preparation and application of coatings of critically coated areas per NSTM S9086-VD-STM-030/Ch-631 V3R1 - Preservation of Ships in Service. Blasters shall also be familiar with the requirements for standards in SSPC-1, 5 and 10.
Trained at proficient in all aspects of blasting including the proper selection, control and maintenance of blasting and application equipment.
Trained and proficient to perform hazardous large scale blasting operations, in confined and awkward spaces, fully outfitted in coverall and positive pressure air fed blast hoods, and to work safely in dusty and darkened tanks and voids.
Appropriate medical stressors to allow working with "black diamond" compounds.
As a minimum, this will include 29 CFR 1910 medical exams for 121 Beryllium, 124 Cadmium, 133 Chromic acid/Chromium, 161 Lead, and M112 Arsenic.
Trained and qualified to select and wear respirator equipment (e.g., negative pressure respirators, air fed respirators and air fed blast hoods) where required by 29 CFR 1910.
Trained and qualified to wear safety harnesses and work from scaffolds/platforms or other awkward surfaces where required by 29 CFR 1915.
Trained and qualified to wear respiratory protection devices IAW 29 CFR 1910.134
Abrasive Blaster Technical Standards
NSTM S9086-VD-STM-010/Ch-631 Rev 3 - Preservation of Ships in Service
29 CFR 1910.134 (Subpart I) - Respiratory Protection
The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) standards
NAVSEA Standard Item 009-32
29 CFR 1915
Required Abrasive Blaster Training
Abrasive Blasting in Preparation for Painting
Abrasive Blasting Hazards
Nozzle Selection and Safe Practices for Abrasive Blasting in Confined Spaces
Lead Paint Removal
Cover-up and Preparation of Work Areas for Blasting Operations
Selecting and Wearing Respirators
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
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Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
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Work Requirements
Years of Experience
2 + years of related experience
* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Certification
Certified Welder (CWP) | American Welding Society (AWS) - American Welding Society (AWS)
Travel Required
50-75%
Citizenship
U.S. Citizenship Required
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely hourly rate for this position is between $40.35 - $54.59. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.
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