Test and Activation Intern at Austal USA in Mobile, AL

TEST AND ACTIVATION INTERN Location: Mobile, AL REPORTS TO: Test & Activation Manager SUPERVISES: None AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is an intern level in the test technician job family. Under close supervision, learns how to perform routine test technician duties in support of Test & Activation Department.    • Learns to work with schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform routine testing, checkout, and trouble-shooting functions of a simple nature.  • Learns how to perform routine operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment to ensure conformance with final product specifications.  • Learns how to utilize routine manufacturing test or diagnostic equipment specific to the product. • Assist with limited design activities in support of test equipment/procedures development.  • Normally assigned to activities such as test, system checkouts, quality control or the like. • Supports Test Specialist with conduct of defined tests and collects data as assigned.  • Assist Test Specialist with diagnostic checks and isolates malfunctions down to the component level.    QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE: • Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Maritime Studies, Marine Engineering, or a related technical field. • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale • Rising junior or senior preferred • Pursuant of career in Maritime • Genuinely interested in pursuing career opportunities with Austal USA • Solid work history, community involvement, or demonstrated leadership skills preferred • Must have an ability to work in a shipyard environment, as characterized below. • Must be able to maintain proficiency in shipboard engineering plant terminology and operations; and retain knowledge of industrial or marine ancillary machinery systems installation and operation. TOOLS: General hand tools. (i.e. Assorted screw drivers, assortment of open-ended wrenches, assortment of pliers, socket set), steel toe boots/shoes DISCRETION EXERCISED: Within establish procedures and guidelines.  Guidance is readily available from superiors. LIAISES WITH: Test & Activation, Test & Evaluation, Marine Division, Certifications, Care & Protection, Preservation & Preventative Maintenance, LockOut/TagOut, Vessel Watchstanders ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES: Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA: • 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 PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  Specific physical requirements include the following: 1.      Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel. 2.      Perform prolonged standing. 3.      Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis. 4.      Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis. 5.      Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 75lbs on an occasional basis. 6.      Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis. 7.      Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps). 8.      Ability to work at heights above 12’ while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts. 9.      Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead). 10.    Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment. 11.    Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles. 12.    Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment. 13.    Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards. 14.    Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures. 15.    Ability to enter 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time. 16.    Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands. 17.    Able to utilize adequate visual skills. 18.    Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down. 19.    Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters whole performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold.  The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, + 90 dB. SAFETY Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.  Equal Employment Commitment Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932. Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.