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Provide support to NSWC PC for the Rigging Shop. The safe and efficient movement of materials by the use of weight handling equipment in direct support of the daily operations of NSWC PC and other various commands aboard the Naval Support Activity Panama City, as well as providing services to Military and Contract vessels at sea. Incumbent performs all essential duties and responsibilities at the direction of the site Project Manager.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Job ID
2025-17446
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
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Work Where it Matters
Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.
As an ASE employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
Responsibilities
- Some tasking will include fabrication of slings, bridles, fabric covers, harnesses, wire rope or fiber towing eyes, etc. per blueprints in accordance with assigned engineering drawing tolerances.
- This functional area includes direct support in performing fabricating services with execution of a task typically as follows: gather required materials, lay out parts, determine what equipment is necessary to complete the task, cut materials to required size, prep materials, fit components, assemble components to required final dimensions, and visually inspect finished parts to ensure standards and tolerances are met.
- Incumbent is tasked with mooring test barges, deployment and recovery of inert mine fields and/or underwater cables, and support of NAVAIR testing as required for NSWC PC project support.
- Tasking may also include load testing and certification of Weight Handling Equipment (WHE) and lifting hardware.
- Assembles rigging to lift and move equipment or material in manufacturing plant or shipyard, selects cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved, attaches pulley and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, with bolts and clamps, attaches load with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, ropes and chains, to crane hook, gives directions to Bridge-or-Gantry-Crane Operator or Hoisting Engineer engaged in hoisting and moving loads to insure safety of workers and material handled, using hand signals, loudspeaker, or telephone. The Rigger also sets up, braces, and rigs hoisting equipment, using hand tools and power wrenches, splices rope and wire cables to make or repair slings and tackle, and may direct workers engaged in hoisting machinery and equipment into ships.
- Moving office furniture and equipment is to be included as possible tasking.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must be able to obtain Navy CAT III Crane course Certification
- Must be able to obtain Forklift Operator Certification
- High School diploma
- 5 years related experience
- Able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance
- Overtime will be required on a regular basis
- 20-30% travel may be required.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
- Requires work aboard vessels at sea.
- Some occasional lifting and moving of office equipment, furniture and supplies may be required.
- Some lifting up to 75 pounds required.
- Nature of job also requires considerable walking as well as exposure to electricity and electronic equipment.
Job ID
2025-17446
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.
As an ASE employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
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