Diesel Engine Inspector – Subject Matter Expert Trainer

Prevailance•San Diego, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is contingent upon contract award. The Diesel Engine Inspector – Subject Matter Expert Trainer supports Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Pacific Fleet (CNSP) as part of the Readiness Assistance Training Team (RATT). The RATT provides direct, Sailor-centric training and technical assistance to surface ships to improve technical proficiency, material condition, organic repair capability, and overall readiness. Serving as the team's Navy diesel propulsion inspection specialist, the Diesel Engine Inspector provides expert-level technical guidance on diesel propulsion systems and supporting equipment. The SME works directly with shipboard personnel to identify root causes of equipment and system failures, strengthen operations and maintenance practices, and improve the crew's ability to maintain and troubleshoot diesel propulsion systems.

Requirements

Minimum 15 years of supervisory-level watchstanding experience aboard warships or military auxiliaries with diesel engine propulsion systems as an Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW), Propulsion Plant Watch Officer, Chief Engineer, or equivalent position responsible for overall propulsion plant operations and associated auxiliary systems
Minimum 15 years of experience conducting diesel inspections aboard surface warships or military auxiliaries
Qualified and certified as a U.S. Navy Diesel Engine Inspector or equivalent
At least two tours of experience as a Navy Diesel Engine Inspector supporting Navy surface ship maintenance processes
Extensive Navy technical management experience across multiple ships
Extensive experience serving as an EOOW aboard multiple diesel-powered ships
Direct operational and maintenance experience within the last five years with Navy diesel main propulsion systems, diesel generators, associated control systems, and auxiliary equipment
Ability and willingness to support extensive CONUS and OCONUS travel for shipboard RATT visits
Must possess and maintain a SECRET clearance

Responsibilities

Provides expert-level technical guidance on diesel propulsion systems and supporting equipment.
Works directly with shipboard personnel to identify root causes of equipment and system failures.
Strengthens operations and maintenance practices.
Improves the crew's ability to maintain and troubleshoot diesel propulsion systems.
Supports Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Pacific Fleet (CNSP) as part of the Readiness Assistance Training Team (RATT).