Auxiliary Specialist

BAE Systems•Wallops Island, VA

11d•$61,278 - $104,173•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems seeks an experienced technical professional to lead the operation, maintenance, and training of Navy and commercial auxiliary support systems at the Surface Combat Systems Center on Wallops Island. The role oversees corrective and preventive maintenance of air compressors, water SKIDs, air dehydrators, associated piping, and related equipment. It also involves developing and delivering training to Navy personnel and contract staff, maintaining equipment records and status reports, and ensuring compliance with Navy records-management, hazardous-material, quality, and safety procedures. The position plans and coordinates maintenance work, identifies required tools, materials, and spare parts, and develops work-around solutions for critical equipment failures to sustain operational readiness. It serves as a technical liaison among BAE Systems, Navy stakeholders, and contract personnel. The role requires at least five years of relevant auxiliary support systems experience and an active Secret clearance or eligibility.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience with Navy and/or commercial auxiliary support systems, including compressors, water SKIDs, air dehydrators, or pipe fitting.
Ability to read and interpret engineering prints and drawings for installation and maintenance tasks.
Proficiency in soldering air and water lines and operating Pro-Press equipment, with the capability to train others.
Experience fabricating metal supports and performing cable-management installations.
Strong background in training personnel on emergency and routine operations.
Ability to develop and maintain records in accordance with Navy Records Management requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear status reports for government customers.
Active Secret security clearance or eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working at or supporting SCSC Wallops Island or similar Navy installations.
Formal training or certification in welding, pipefitting, or related trades.
Familiarity with Hazardous Materials (HazMat) handling and compliance procedures.
Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities.
Proactive planning mindset with an emphasis on material readiness.
Ability to design pragmatic work-around solutions under pressure.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality documentation.

Responsibilities

Install, troubleshoot, and perform corrective maintenance on water and air pipelines, heat exchangers, valves, and related equipment.
Fabricate metal supports for cable management and repair leaks or ruptures in tactical and commercial equipment.
Use Pro-Press equipment for pipe joining and train others in its safe operation.
Solder air and water lines and provide hands-on instruction to trainees.
Design, deliver, and certify training programs for Active Duty Navy and contract personnel on emergency operations, recovery processes, and routine monitoring and maintenance.
Mentor and certify personnel in operating air compressors, water SKIDs, and air dehydrators.
Create and manage maintenance plans, including timelines for scheduled tasks.
Direct, organize, and coordinate maintenance actions to keep equipment operable.
Identify and request necessary tools, materials, and spare parts, and ensure Hazmat and material readiness in advance of work windows.
Maintain logs, records, inspection forms, and use Maintenance Information Systems to track equipment status and maintenance performed.
Prepare detailed equipment status reports for the Government customer.
Create and maintain system records in compliance with Navy Records Management procedures.
Assess maintenance needs, validate plans, and ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
Develop and implement work-around solutions to mitigate critical equipment failures and sustain operational readiness.
Ensure maintenance activities meet BAE Systems quality and safety requirements and Navy standards.
Serve as the technical liaison between BAE Systems, Navy stakeholders, and contract personnel.
Lead the operation, maintenance, and training of Navy and commercial auxiliary support systems.