Mechanical Engineering Tech - Chenega Corporation

Overview

Mechanical Engineering Tech

Quantico, VA

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!

Chenega Architecture Design Solutions (CADS) is an Alaskan Native Small Disadvantaged Business, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chenega Corporation.  We solve complex challenges with dedication and excellence—keeping clients and stakeholders informed at every step. Our professionals have been serving clients for more than three decades. 

We make our clients’ priorities our own so that we can develop consistent, long-term partnerships with all of our customers. Fulfilling our commitments to our clients and projects is the backbone of those relationships, and our ability to be agile and flexible is a big part of our success. 

The Mechanical Engineering Technician assists NAVFAC field offices with performance of mechanical engineering statement of work development.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a team member on assigned construction projects. Represents the FEAD/ROICC at the construction site and monitors the construction Contractor Quality Control (CQC) to assure they are achieving quality
• Assists Construction Managers in coordination and construction of projects. Attends and participates in all construction and CQC meetings.
• Monitor construction contractor performance for compliance with approved safety plan and established safety procedures. Assures 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.
• Investigates/inspects /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, evaluation of new and existing commercial facilities, industrial and health care 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 Power Point), construction management software (Kahua, Pro Core).
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, which include 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 divers 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 385-1-1, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Safety and Health Requirements Manual.

• Have working knowledge of the latest UFCs, UFGS, NFPA, International Mechanical and Plumbing Codes.
• Have practical experience with construction site visits and 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 MIOS, 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 MIOS, 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 MIOS can mean for you.  

Chenega MIOS’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 MIOS 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’s impact on the world.  

Chenega MIOS News- https://chenegamios.com/news/  

Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team  

We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Chenega MIOS to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your research, we suggest you review the following links:  

Chenega MIOS web site - www.chenegamios.com  

Glassdoor - https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Chenega-MIOS-EI_IE369514.11,23.htm  

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/1472684/  

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