Shipwright/Insulator at Africa Talent Contours Limited

DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the preventive and corrective maintenance of vessel or craft and industrial plant equipment cognizant to A-06 Port Operations and all related marine carpentry works, marine insulation work, including but not limited to:
  • Fabrication and installation of docking blocks, cradles, support structures and shoring in accordance with docking plan, blueprint, or sample as work guide, and attends dry-docking of boats and crafts, assisting Dock Master in centering of vessel during dry-docking evolution.
  • Carpentry or wood-workings are associated in the repair and fabrication of miscellaneous structures in the facility. Studies drawings/sketches for information pertaining to design and type of materials to be used and performs fabrication using hand or powered tools and other industrial plant equipment in the Carpentry shop.
  • Repair of fiberglass structures, fiberglass insulations and other insulating materials for the absorption of heat, prevention of moisture condensation and muffling of sound on various structures, machineries, and piping system.
  • Vinyl/ceramic tile installation and repair, including application/installation/repair of deck covering, grout laying, underlayment to suit repair or installation of tiles.
  • Erection or construction of scaffolding to support work above ground level.
  • Performance of assigned scheduled (PMS) maintenance requirements on boats, crafts and IPEs, compliant with US Navy 3M System.
  • Support to maintenance and repairs of Syncrolift Shiplift & Transfer System.
• Maintains awareness of safety requirements and all work areas clean and in good housekeeping.
• Performs other duties as required to support contract requirements of A-06.

 BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Familiar in structural system of U.S. Navy ships and/or commercial vessels.
• Knowledge in blueprint reading and technical drawings, shop mathematics, basic carpentry techniques, ceramic/vinyl tile installation or setting and fiberglass insulation processes.
• Must speak, read, and understand English language, both orally and in writing.
• Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
• Knowledge in Carpentry Shop electric powered equipment such as; dust collector, plainer, table saw, band saw, radial saw, miter saw, wood lathe, including gas engine power chain saws.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING

• Certified PQS 301 (Maintenance Personnel), Personnel Qualification Standard for Ship Maintenance and Material Management (3M) System.

EDUCATION:

• High School graduate and vocational or apprenticeship course related to carpentry, shipwright trade and fiberglass work.

EXPERIENCE:

Three (3) year experience as Shipwright in Naval Ship Repair Facility, commercial shipyards/industries or as a Carpenter in building construction and maintenance, with knowledge in plastic reinforced/fiberglass work.

Basic terms of the job offer.

• Assignment Duration: 12 months. Renewal subject to performance and project status.
• Base Monthly Salary: 48 hours per week minimum work requirement: $500.40 (based on 48 hr. work week requirement)
• Working schedule: 48 hours per week (8 hours per day/6 days a week)
• Payroll period: Monthly. Amount give take home.
• Overtime: Work more than 8 hours per day or work performed on a rest day and/or holiday,

will be paid as overtime at the base salary rate.

• Accommodations: Housing, transportation, meals in-country, and laundry facilities are provided
• Sick Leave: Employee will accrue 2.67 hours of sick leave for each full month of service, beginning with the completion of the first full month of Foreign Service employment.
• Annual leave Up to 21 days paid at the end of each 12-month contract.
• Travel will be provided by the employer to the employee's home country.
• Project Holidays: 10 paid holidays. New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Philippine Independence Day, USA Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Other requirements

• Your Passport must be valid for at least 12 months, with at least 6 total blank visa pages remaining.
• Your driver’s license must be valid for at least 6 months (unless processing for a CDL-required position, which will require 12 months remaining).
• Updated covid vaccination certificate
• Medical exam report at a date to be advised.