Engineering Technician (Mechanical) (Job ID: 4588)

Valkyrie•San Diego, CA

4d•$34 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for an Engineering Technician (Mechanical) to provide classroom and shipboard practical maintenance training on Major Damage Control, Pollution Prevention, Ballast, and Deck systems on all classes of Surface ships within the Pacific Fleet operating area. This role is located in San Diego, CA. The position supervises others and manages multiple jobs, applying a comprehensive understanding of production and processes. The technician is responsible for interfacing with customers, managing subcontractors, and providing work direction. They will perform a variety of complicated and non-routine tasks, develop and use technical documents, and schedule, report, and brief customers and senior management. Duties outside of the specialty may be required to complete installation or work assignments.

Requirements

High School education or Trade School.
At least 8 years’ experience in the operation, repair, and maintenance of naval or marine propulsion hull, mechanical, or electrical systems.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, diagrams, or other mechanical technical data pertaining to the construction and operation of naval hull, mechanical, and electrical equipment.
Must obtain and maintain a Rapid-Gate Badge and Confidential Security Clearance.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
Must be able to pass a background security check for access to the shipyard.
Must be US citizen.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree in an appropriate discipline from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to 2 years of technician experience.
Quantified, specialized skills such as trade qualifications, manufacturer certifications of training for shipboard related systems, equipment and components may be substituted for up to two (2) years of technician experience for each major qualification or specialized trade skill.
At least 2 years’ experience in a position of team leader or supervisor of subordinate work groups is desired.
Technical/professional certifications are preferred.
Prior Machinist Mate's and/or Engineman experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide classroom and shipboard practical maintenance training on Major Damage Control, Pollution Prevention, Ballast, and Deck systems.
Supervise others and manage multiple jobs.
Interface with customers.
Manage subcontractors.
Provide work direction to others.
Develop and use technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports.
Schedule, report, and brief customers and senior management.
Perform duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.