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Ship System Operator/Watch Stander I - Mobile, AL

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Mobile, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2026
Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

REPORTS TO: Vessel Watch Stander Supervisor

SUPERVISES: None

Authorities / Responsibilities

This is a position as a system operator/watch stander for Naval and Commercial Ships under construction at Austal USA. Under close supervision, the watch stander will learn the various systems until he/she demonstrates their ability to stand a watch alone on a vessel in an early stage of construction. Operator will continuously inspect all spaces to detect and prevent fire hazards, fire, flood, theft, sabotage or other irregularities affecting physical security of the ship.

Monitors multiple systems, remote alarms, indicators and local conditions for fire, flooding, and operating machinery and responds to alarms or contra indicators as appropriate.

Diagnose and take immediate interim steps to mitigate hazardous conditions in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.

Reads and interprets DC plates and schematics to assess local operating conditions of machinery based on operating parameters recorded during scheduled monitoring.

Adjusts equipment settings and controls according to specifications, and in a timely fashion to prevent or mitigate fire hazards, fire, flood, theft, sabotage or other irregularities affecting physical security of the ship

Shift operating equipment configuration, read and record ship draft, obtain and record liquid load, and follow AUSTAL directives and instructions. Must be able to start and stop ship service diesel generators, shift shipboard electrical power source between ship and shore and restore electrical power in the event of a loss.

Auto req ID

468380BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Operations

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE: 535

Minimum 4 years Navy/ Coast Guard / Merchant Mariner experience in Engineering Watch Standing experience

Familiarity with machinery such as pumps, generators and engines.

Familiarity with shipboard compartmentalization to include types of fire, smoke boundaries, watertight integrity, and flooding control.

Must understand shipboard construction drawing, schematics, and operating procedures.

Must demonstrate knowledge of basic shipboard damage control (DC) systems and their use for different types of fires.

Must be able to operate standard communication equipment.

Must be knowledgeable with Lock Out Tag out procedures.

Tools

Must be able to operate basic hand tools. ( i.e. Pliers, wrenches, measuring devices).

Must be knowledgeable in machinery operations, such as pumps, generators and engines.

Must have basic computer skills.

DIRECTION EXERCISED: None

Discretion Exercised

Will typically work closely with supervisors and other watches until performance tests are completed satisfactory.

Must be able to make decisions based on protection and safety of personnel, equipment and ship.

Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

LIAISES WITH: Test Team, LOTO, and Production

Additional Guidelines

Must be able to obtain and maintain required Security Clearance.

Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:

Fully vaccinated for COVID19

18 years of age or older at time of application.

Able to provide proof of US Person Status

No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date

No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date

Willing to submit to a drug screen

Willing to submit to a background check

City*

Mobile

State*

Alabama

Job Code

Operator Operator

Affiliate Sponsor

Austal USA

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