Engineering Technician (Electrical)

THOR Solutions, LLC•Norfolk, VA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

THOR Solutions is actively seeking an experienced Engineering Technician (Electrical) with U.S. Navy shipboard experience to provide full-time support for U.S. Naval auxiliary equipment at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) in Norfolk, VA. The candidate will provide Full-Time Onsite Support as well as Surge Support as tasked for Code 252 cognizant equipment. Responsibilities include conducting Fleet Technical Assistance, performing Assessments, Inspections, and Grooms, providing Onboard Maintenance Training (OBMT) to Ship's Force technicians, analyzing and reviewing inspection data, and reporting findings/discrepancies. The role involves a mix of desk/computer work in an office environment and visits to waterfront/shipboard environments, potentially including repetitive motion, traversing shipboard environments (e.g., confined spaces, ladders, hatches), or vision-related tasks. Up to 10% travel is anticipated.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED equivalent or a relevant U.S. Navy technical school diploma.
A minimum five (5) years (accumulated within the last seven (7) years) of demonstrated, specialized, hands-on experience and proof of expertise operating, troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and assessing US Navy Auxiliary equipment including, but not limited to, Electrical Controllers, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), A/C Electrical Controls, Refrigeration System Controls, Air Compressor Controls, MRG dehumidifiers, Sonar Dome DEPI Gages.
Demonstrated experience working in the official capacity of a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the afore mentioned systems/equipment/components for a US Navy Engineering Activity, US Navy Shipboard Engineering Department, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or industrial/commercial equivalent is also required.
Must be proficient using general and special purpose electronic test equipment to perform organizational level maintenance.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of Navy assessment programs, visit processes and reporting methods for visits.
Demonstrate regularly using accepted current instrumentation for diagnosing equipment.
Ability to utilize computers including the Microsoft Office Suite for compiling information for reports and history files and transfer digital pictures from camera to computer and enhance as required and label them for report purposes.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Demonstrate an ability to interpret wiring diagrams, control schematics and plans and the ability as Subject Matter Expert (SME) to troubleshoot, analyze and provide distance support for listed equipment.
Existing active or interim Secret security clearance prior to hire.
Must be a current U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

A candidate without a clearance but with highly relevant experience may be considered, but still must obtain a clearance prior to hire.

Responsibilities

Provide Full-Time Onsite Support as well as Surge Support as tasked for the following Code 252 cognizant equipment.
Conduct Fleet Technical Assistance on-site or via distance support as required, to include engineering/technical evaluations, equipment functional checks, troubleshooting, test, analysis and equipment repairs as tasked.
Conduct Assessments, Inspections, and Grooms determining equipment condition and out of specification settings; observe operation of the equipment by ship's force to witness the full range of performance, when possible; utilize appropriate measuring equipment to obtain data for evaluation; evaluate findings and make adjustments and repairs to the maximum extent possible during the time available.
Provide Onboard Maintenance Training (OBMT) to Ship's Force technicians in the operation, repair, and maintenance.
Perform/provide support during shipboard gas turbine systems tasking including TSRA, INSURV and Tech Assist events.
Analyze and review inspection data to determine source of fault, and recommend repair, replacement, or other corrective action.
Report findings/discrepancies as required to the designated Team Leader and/or Branch Head of MARMC 252 via Material Assessment Form (MAF), Prisms/ETC Software, TAAS-Info, debrief and/or Technical Assistance Visit Report (TAVR) within two working days of completion of task.