Associate Service Technician

Rolls-Royce • Alameda, CA

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About The Position

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

Requirements

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
• US Citizenship is required to work on government contract
• Two years in a mechanical trade school or Associate's Degree in Engineering Science or Mechanical Technology; or two years of field service, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience
• Ability to travel on short notice, domestic and international (70-100%)
• Ability to lift, push, pull weights in the 20-60 lbs range

Nice To Haves

• Good knowledge of the principles of internal combustion engines
• Good knowledge of the operation and troubleshooting of engines, instrumentation and electronic engine controls
• Good ability to use mechanical, electrical, measurement and testing tools for mechanical and electrical systems
• Good ability to operate machine shop equipment used for cleaning, testing or fabricating parts and equipment
• Good knowledge of technical language and engineering terminology
• Working knowledge of the physical properties of fuels, coolants, lubricants and oils
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Maintain proper factory representation, customer service and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite
• Experience with MTU engines and electronics
• Experience with testing of diesel engine components
• Experience with operating forklift trucks
• Experience with rigging of weights up to 1 ton
• Experience with report and service letter writing

Responsibilities

• Assist in the service, troubleshooting, repair and overhaul of engines, propulsion systems and their electronic systems on marine defense vessels
• Perform all duties in a safe, respectful and organized manner, adhering to all safety guidelines
• Analyze technical data, asses and plan scope of work to ensure deadlines are met
• Plan, prepare and request all parts and tools to perform job functions
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Write thorough, detailed reports at job completion and maintain detailed records of daily activities
• Maintain mtu engine, vessel and equipment logs
• Commission and operate engines and propulsion systems
• Provide instruction assistance and demonstrate maintenance, safe operation and shutdown of mtu equipment to customer
• Instrument propulsion systems and record test data
• Inspect parts to assure conformance to specification
• Work with product groups on product design development and quality improvements
• Provide input for updates of service manuals and bulletins
• Provide technical assistance to other service personnel and remain technically current
• Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls Royce Code of Conduct.
• Perform special projects as needed

Benefits

• Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan.
• Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan.
• The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree