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Hull Technician
OVERVIEW
Hull Technicians maintain the ship's structure, stability, plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, damage control and fire fighting equipment. They are the ship's carpenter, welder, metal worker and damage control expert.
WHAT THEY DO
Hull Technicians (H TECH) maintain the ship's structure, stability, plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, damage control and fire fighting equipment. They are the ship's carpenter, welder, metal worker and damage control expert.
The primary duties of the H TECHs are to:
Maintain air-conditioning and ventilation systems
Test, maintain and repair ship structure and hull fittings
Perform arc and oxyacetylene welding
Perform carpentry and painting to maintain and repair ship fittings
Operate and maintain firefighting and damage repair equipment
Read and interpret sketches, engineering and mechanical drawings
Maintain and repair ship piping systems, pumping and flooding systems, steam heating and de-icing equipment, and the ship's pollution and sanitation systems
Calculate ship stability and identify potential problems
The primary duties of the H TECHs are to:
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Hull Technicians must have a well-developed sense of touch and manual dexterity as well as an interest in working with equipment and tools. These technicians must be dependable and capable of working with a minimum of supervision. Patience, perseverance, resourcefulness and the ability to work as a member of a team and direct others, particularly in emergency situations, are necessary attributes. Due to the diversity of the jobs associated with the occupation, it is essential that H TECHs have the ability to acquire new skills and knowledge throughout their career.
TRAINING
Basic Military Qualification
The first stage of training for a successful applicant is the Basic Military Qualification (BMQ) course held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all occupations. A goal of this course is to ensure that all recruits maintain the Canadian Forces (CF) physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding.
Naval Environmental Training
H TECHs attend the Canadian Forces Fleet School (CFFS) in Esquimalt, British Columbia or Halifax, Nova Scotia for approximately five weeks. Training includes the following topics:
Naval history and organization
Shipboard firefighting and damage control
Shipboard Safety
Watchkeeping duties
Seamanship
Basic Occupational Qualification Training
Following Environmental Training, H TECHs attend CFFS Esquimalt for approximately 20 weeks. This occupational training includes the following topics:
Reading and interpreting ship's drawings, blueprints and sketches
Maintenance and repair of watertight and non-watertight openings
Ship's plumbing and piping systems
Sheet metal work
Wood-working
Welding
Nuclear, biological and chemical defence
Firefighting and damage control
Ventilation and air-conditioning
The first stage of training for a successful applicant is the Basic Military Qualification (BMQ) course held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all occupations. A goal of this course is to ensure that all recruits maintain the Canadian Forces (CF) physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding.
Naval Environmental Training
H TECHs attend the Canadian Forces Fleet School (CFFS) in Esquimalt, British Columbia or Halifax, Nova Scotia for approximately five weeks. Training includes the following topics:
Basic Occupational Qualification Training
Following Environmental Training, H TECHs attend CFFS Esquimalt for approximately 20 weeks. This occupational training includes the following topics:
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
H TECHs acquire new skills and knowledge throughout their career. The job of a H TECH is a challenging occupation offering excellent training and good opportunities for career progression. It also provides numerous opportunities for job satisfaction and service at sea provides worldwide travel.
SPECIALTY TRAINING
H TECHs who demonstrate the required ability and knowledge may undertake advanced military occupation training through formal courses or on-the-job training as they progress in their career. Specialty training may also be available.
Advanced Training Courses
Pollution Abatement
Helicopter Firefighting, Crash and Rescue
Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Advanced Damage Control
Specialty Training Courses
Petroleum Products Handling
Welder – Inert Gas
Instructional Techniques
Air-Conditioning Controls
Advanced Training Courses
Specialty Training Courses
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
H TECHs spend much of their career on board ships stationed in Halifax, Nova Scotia or Esquimalt, British Columbia. They work in every compartment of the ship including confined spaces, on the upper deck including ship's mast, and under all weather conditions. On board ship, they are also exposed to high noise levels and are subject to limited living space and shift work. Ashore, H TECHs may work closely with civilian tradespersons in dockyards, performing or overseeing ship refit or repairs.
As with all sea-going personnel, they are often called upon to perform out-of-occupation duties such as cleaning and painting the ship, working in the cafeteria, standing sentry duty or loading supplies.
As with all sea-going personnel, they are often called upon to perform out-of-occupation duties such as cleaning and painting the ship, working in the cafeteria, standing sentry duty or loading supplies.
RELATED CIVILIAN OCCUPATIONS
<Ship Carpenter
Arc/Acetylene Welder
Plumber
Sheet Metal Worker
Millwright
