You will serve as an INSULATOR in the Lagging/Pipe cover Shop 57A, Hull Division (TRF-310), Repair Department (TRF-300), TRIDENT Refit Facility (TRIFEFFAC), Kings Bay, Georgia TRIFFAC of TRIREFFAC KINGS BAY.

Duties

You will be responsible for measuring the dimensions of pipes, ducts, and other objects and cut, form, and install insulating materials on items with flat, square, or cylindrical surfaces and regular curves. You will be responsible for filling cracks and smoothing rough spots with cement and trowel and applying fiberglass cloths or other fabrics to cover the insulation, using cement, needle and twine or copper wire to complete the installation. You will be responsible for using tools such as electric knife cutters, fittings, and flanges; sewing and stapling machines for making portable bags and canvas covers for cold surfaces; saws, shears, knives, needles and sailmaker's palms. You will be responsible for repairing damaged or inadequate insulation materials. You will be responsible for interpreting and following blueprints, plans, sketches, and other specifications related to the trade. You will be responsible for fabricating, removing, and installing insulating materials to the surface of pipes, ducts valves, fittings, flanges, boilers, tanks, turbines, distilling plants, and other similar components. You will be responsible for planning and laying out the insulation work, fabrication and installation insulation materials to a variety of irregular shaped or unique items and removing insulation, including asbestos from submarines and surface craft.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• Certain incentives (such as Recruitment or Relocation) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. WG-10 Ability to fabricate, remove, and install insulating materials on surfaces of pipes, ducts, valves, fittings, flanges, boilers, tanks, turbines, and other equipment. Ability to plan and lay out insulating work as assigned, ensuring accurate execution of tasks. Ability to prepare patterns, templates, and sketches for items to be covered with insulation materials. Ability to perform a variety of linear, angular, cubic, and circular measurements to determine the amount of insulation required. Ability to compute terminal conductivity and sound absorbency to determine the appropriate type of insulation installation. Ability to measure connections and create paper patterns as necessary for removable or replaceable sections for valves or similar fittings that require access. Ability to fabricate and install insulating materials for a variety of items, ensuring proper coverage and performance. Ability to cover objects with insulation materials to reduce heat loss or absorption, prevent moisture condensation, or deaden sound on ships. Ability to fabricate molded sections of insulation for special parts and complex configurations by cutting and fitting various insulation segments. Ability to cut insulation using power saws, water jet lagging cutters, or hand tools, and sew parts together using power sewing machines. Ability to remove insulation (including asbestos) from ships and craft while adhering to all safety precautions and instructions. Ability to read and interpret instructions, specifications, blueprints, and other technical documents to perform job duties effectively. Ability to acquire and maintain an asbestos removal certification, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ability to maintain knowledge of technical practices related to welding on submarine systems and equipment. WG-08 Ability to assist the journeyman in fabricating, removing, and installing insulating materials on surfaces of pipes, ducts, valves, fittings, flanges, boilers, tanks, turbines, and other equipment. Ability to prepare patterns, templates, and sketches for items to be covered with insulation. Ability to assist the journeyman in performing various linear, angular, cubic, and circular measurements to determine the amount of insulation required. Ability to compute terminal conductivity and sound absorbency to determine the appropriate type of insulation installation. Ability to measure the dimensions of pipes, ducts, and other objects accurately. Ability to cut, form, and install insulation materials on items with flat, square, cylindrical surfaces, and regular curves. Ability to cover objects with insulation materials to reduce heat loss or absorption, prevent moisture condensation, or control molded sound on ships. Ability to fabricate molded sections of insulation for special parts and complicated configurations by cutting and fitting various insulation segments. Ability to demonstrate good hand-eye coordination in performing tasks such as cutting, cementing, lacing, sewing, and applying trowel finishes. Ability to remove insulation (including asbestos) from ships and craft while adhering to all safety precautions and instructions. Ability to read and interpret instructions, specifications, blueprints, and other technical documents to perform job duties. Ability to apply knowledge of arithmetic to perform surface measurements using tools like rulers and calipers. Ability to use trade tools such as electric knife cutters, sewing machines, and shears with skill and precision. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=Overview Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address TRIREFFAC KINGS BAY 990 USS Thomas Jefferson Dr Kings Bay, GA 31547 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]