About the opportunity
You will serve as an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, with the duty location at Garden Island, Australia. The role involves removing, installing, aligning, repairing, and testing various submarine and surface craft systems, including refrigeration and air conditioning plants, chill water systems, and low-pressure air dehydrators. You will troubleshoot shipboard systems, plan work using blueprints and technical documents, and apply trade theories and shop mathematics to calculate materials and solve problems. This position requires the ability to perform work without more than normal supervision. The tour of duty is 36 months.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary (30.07-35.07 PH)
- Potential for overseas allowances (e.g., foreign transfer allowance, temporary quarters allowance, living quarters allowance)
- Potential for recruitment or relocation incentives
- Access to federal benefits programs
Who can apply?
- Must possess the knowledge and skill to perform duties without more than normal supervision
- Must meet OPM Job Qualification Handbook requirements for Trades and Labor Occupations
- Must pass the screen-out element: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision
- Must be able to demonstrate competencies in blueprint reading, tool maintenance, and troubleshooting
Required documents
- Complete resume (maximum 2 pages) showing relevant experience, job title, duties, and accomplishments
- Completed assessment questionnaire
- Supporting documentation for eligibility claims (e.g., performance appraisals, incentive awards, professional licenses, or certifications)
- DD-214 or VA letter for veterans' preference
- Statement of service for active duty service members
- ICTAP documentation (agency notice, performance appraisal, and SF-50) if applicable
When to apply
- Applications must be received by 2026-09-17 at 11:59 PM EST
How to apply
- Create or log in to a USAJOBS account
- Complete the online assessment questionnaire
- Upload a complete resume and all required supporting documentation
- Submit the application package through the USAJOBS portal before the deadline
Additional information
- Tour of duty is 36 months
- Employees and family members may experience limited access to medical care in Australia
- Pay will be based on the final post of duty in Australia
- Position is covered by Department of Defense Priority Placement and Alternate Placement Programs
- Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Mechanics with expertise in refrigeration, air conditioning plants, and chill water systems.
- Those capable of troubleshooting shipboard systems using blueprints and technical documents.
- Technicians who can work independently without more than normal supervision.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a limited 36-month tour of duty.
- Piping and refrigeration systems work may involve hazardous duty areas.
- Medical care access in Australia may be limited for the employee and their family.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a great opportunity for a technician to gain specialized experience in submarine and surface craft systems. It is a strong fit for those seeking a funded, three-year international assignment in a naval maintenance facility.
Our take
Experienced AC mechanics specializing in shipboard systems should apply. This is not suitable for those who cannot commit to a 36-month tour of duty in Australia.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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