VEWSS Craft Mechanic Supervisor
About The Position
The Craft Mechanic Supervisor oversees all maritime maintenance activities supporting Naval Special Warfare surface support craft, small boats, jet skis, and associated systems. This role plans, directs, and supervises preventive and corrective maintenance while ensuring compliance with OEM standards, NSW operational requirements, and safety protocols. The supervisor serves as the primary point of contact with Government personnel, manages Craft Mechanics, and ensures maritime assets meet readiness and availability requirements across assigned locations.
Requirements
- Valid U.S. driver’s license
- U.S. citizenship required
- Ability to obtain installation access credentials
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Compliance with safety, hazmat, and conduct requirements
- Compliance with drugfree workforce standards
- Minimum 5 years performing and supervising small craft or marine vessel maintenance
- Demonstrated supervisory experience in managing maritime maintenance personnel
- Experience with outboard and inboard propulsion systems
- Knowledge of hull, electrical, fuel, steering, and cooling systems
- Experience reading and understanding OEM technical manuals
- Experience planning and scheduling maritime maintenance activities
- Proficiency with maintenance documentation and reporting
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Standing, bending, kneeling, and working in confined vessel spaces
- Work outdoors in waterfront environments
- Exposure to marine weather conditions, fuels, oils, and noise
- Ability to work on docks, ramps, and vessels afloat or ashore
Responsibilities
- Supervise Craft Mechanics supporting NSW maritime assets
- Plan and prioritize preventive and corrective maintenance actions
- Coordinate maintenance schedules with Government representatives
- Ensure compliance with OEM procedures and NSW standards
- Oversee inspections, repairs, and quality control checks
- Support launch, recovery, and trailer maintenance operations
- Document maintenance activities and readiness status
- Enforce safety, environmental, and hazardous material procedures
- Support surge, deployment, and training related maintenance requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
