Mechanical Engineering Technician

Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Technician

Chenega Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineering Technician to join our team. As a Mechanical Engineering Technician, you will assist in the performance of mechanical engineering statement of work development and provide technical support to our construction projects.

Responsibilities:

• Function as a team member on assigned construction projects, representing the FEAD/ROICC at the construction site and monitoring the construction Contractor Quality Control (CQC) to ensure they are achieving quality.
• Assist Construction Managers in the coordination and construction of projects, attending and participating in all construction and CQC meetings.
• Monitor construction contractor performance for compliance with approved safety plan and established safety procedures, assuring job Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) has been prepared, reviewed, and accepted prior to preparatory inspection.
• Monitor and notify Project Superintendent or QC Manager and Government Staff immediately of safety violations, notify the Government Construction Manager (CM), Contracting Officer (KO), and the FEAD/ROICC if the Contractor does not correct a hazardous working condition or a continuing safety issue in a timely or acceptable manner.
• Report all accidents immediately to the Construction Manager, FEAD/ROICC office, and Contracting Officers.
• Reviews construction plans and specifications, has a thorough knowledge of the construction contract requirements on each definable feature of work and recommends changes or corrective action as necessary, notify CM and KO of any situation that may result in a construction contract dispute, modification, or require a stop work order to be issued to the construction contractor.
• Investigate/inspect/performs Quality Assurance of the construction contract/CQC system and coordinates resolution of technical problems, prepare an inspection report each day the site is visited and QA activities are performed.
• Interprets contract documents and determines whether construction meets contract requirements, in the case of defective poor workmanship and/or noncompliance with the construction contract documents, the incumbent will report concerns to the CM, FEAD/ROICC, and the KO for resolution.
• Assures that contractor's Quality Control reports and test results are timely and reviews them for accuracy and/or completeness, and maintains records of the CQC reports.
• Reviews and verifies that all requests for progress payments accurately represent work satisfactorily completed by the construction contractor, review the updated construction progress schedule with the progress payment to verify the schedule is accurate and, if necessary, identify corrective action to regain schedule.
• Provide input to the CM concerning the construction contractor's performance at the end of the project in a written and signed report, the report shall specify the contractor's performance in maintaining schedule, quality, and degree of overall effectiveness.
• Schedule and conduct joint pre-final and final inspections of the work to ensure construction is free of any contract deficiencies, maintain a status listing of any deficiencies outstanding at the time of turnover, monitor correction of deficiencies.
• Recommends changes in designs, specifications and schedules to accommodate conditions at the construction site or to expedite construction, reviews contractor's submittals for compliance with contract documents and coordinates with other project team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of specialized experience in mechanical and plumbing systems, as well as evaluation of new and existing commercial facilities and industrial and healthcare facilities similar to the building types prevalent in the NAVFAC Washington Area of Responsibility.
• Secret Clearance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Design and technical competence with developing and production of complete Statements of Works, including drawings and specifications for new and renovation projects.
• Extensive technical and practical knowledge and experience as a Mechanical Engineering Technician.
• Strong knowledge of computer operations and software applications such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), and construction management software (Kahua, Pro Core).
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, which includes progressively difficult substantial experience in this field. Ability to function independently, interpreting, adapting, and supplementing this knowledge as necessary to complete the task, test, or project.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems effort and extensive hands-on experience in a variety of mechanical systems projects such as boiler operations, chiller performance and retrofit, vertical transportation systems, pumps/motors, and utility systems.
• Ability to inspect and evaluate DDC control systems, including production of the sequences of operation, point lists, and control diagrams.
• Thorough knowledge of construction practices and methods, as well as construction management.
• Ability to review technical engineering specifications and statements of work covering complex and diverse engineering designs or changes.
• Ability to speak and write and to report on progress and outcome of technical assignments and to present recommendations to CM.
• Thoroughly familiar with QC inspection tools, techniques, and methodologies.
• Knowledge of principles of construction technology and construction industry practices.
• Knowledge of EM, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Safety and Health Requirements Manual.
• Have a working knowledge of the latest UFCs, UFGS, NFPA, and International Mechanical and Plumbing Codes.
• Have practical experience with construction site visits and the ability to produce field progress reports as needed. Shall be able to provide recommended solutions to problems when requested by the Government.
• Ability to provide recommended engineering solutions to problems when requested by the Government.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written presentations.
• Ability to take measurements and estimate construction progress.
• Ability to interpret plans and specifications.

How you'll grow:

At Chenega Corporation, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.

Benefits:

At Chenega Corporation, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Chenega Corporation can mean for you.

Chenega Corporation's culture:

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.

Corporate citizenship:

Chenega Corporation is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities. Learn more about Chenega Corporation's impact on the world.

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