Diesel Planner/Estimator

QED Systems•Norfolk, VA

13d

About The Position

The Machinery/Diesel Planner-Estimator plans and estimates repair items and ship alterations. The work includes defining scope, identifying materials, and estimating costs using drawings, technical documents, and NAVSEA Standard Items. The position also ensures Work Items and Estimates are formatted in accordance with published directives. The role involves reviewing work specifications and reference materials, developing and validating specifications, preparing labor and material estimates, and maintaining the Machinery knowledge base. Work may include writing and reviewing Depot Level 4E specifications for maintenance, inspection, and testing, and conducting ship checks and inspections to verify requirements and support accurate Navy Maintenance Database entries for government review and approval. Preferred experience includes Main Propulsion Diesel Engines (MPDEs), Ship Service Diesel Generators (SSDGs), and other mechanical systems and components. The position may require travel within and outside the continental United States and work aboard U.S. Navy ships, including climbing ladders and working in confined spaces.

Requirements

Ability to complete assigned tasks on time.
Strong attention to detail.
Familiarity with the Machinery Systems trade.
Comprehensive understanding of shipboard machinery systems and their repair or modification.
Ability to diagnose equipment failures and improper operating procedures related to diesel propulsion systems and components.
Thorough knowledge of surface combatant ships, carriers, submarines, and ship modernization and overhaul programs.
Experience with NAVSEA Standard Items (NSI), JFMM VIII-4E, military and commercial specifications, naval drawings, and ship repair practices.
Working knowledge of automated data processing systems and government-required software.
Familiarity with the Navy Maintenance Database (NMD), or ability to learn it quickly.
Strong technical writing skills for reports, planning documents, and cost analyses.
Relevant experience or certification for the Machinery/Diesel role must be provided.
Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance; subject to a security investigation.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
Ability to lift, carry, and transport equipment weighing at least 30 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders aboard U.S. Navy ships and work in confined spaces.
Valid driver's license.
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related science field, or eight years of Naval Marine Engineering experience in responsible engineering roles; equivalent combinations of education and experience may include specified Naval technical training.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Main Propulsion Diesel Engines (MPDEs), Ship Service Diesel Generators (SSDGs), and various mechanical systems and components.
U.S. Navy surface ship experience.
Naval technical training such as Naval Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, or Military Class “A” or “C” Schools.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate familiarity with the Amphibious Ship Diesel Maintenance Strategy, including the use of Engineering Approved Technical Procedures (EATPs).
Provide detailed cost estimates at the paragraph and trade level for developed work specifications and planner-generated work.
Provide estimates for assigned solicitations, incorporating ship checks when feasible.
Review work specifications and reference materials to understand scope requirements.
Develop specifications using technical drawings, design memoranda, and sketches, and validate requirements through on-site inspections.
Review technical data; provide labor and material estimates; maintain the Machinery knowledge base; and write and review specifications.
Write and review Depot Level 4E specifications for maintenance, inspection, and testing.
Apply familiarity with repair operations for propulsion machinery, HVAC systems, air compressors, and electro-hydraulic equipment.
Analyze blueprints, drawing packages, and documentation to prepare time, labor, and material estimates for shop and shipboard work.
Prepare comparative estimates to support subcontractor selection.
Develop properly formatted 4E specifications and Work Items with required technical and production information.
Conduct ship checks and review drawings, blueprints, and technical publications to enter accurate data into the Navy Maintenance Database (NMD) for government review and approval.