Navy Mechanical Specialist - Norfolk VA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Norfolk, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Navy Mechanical Specialist will serve on the Carrier Engineering Maintenance Assist Team (CEMAT) supporting Commander Naval Air Forces Atlantic (CNAL) in Norfolk, Virginia. The role provides hands-on mechanical troubleshooting, maintenance support, and on-the-job training to ship’s force personnel aboard CVN-class aircraft carriers. It focuses primarily on galley, scullery, and laundry equipment, including diagnosing and repairing mechanical systems that support crew quality of life and operational readiness. This is a hands-on, deck-plates position rather than a desk job.

The specialist also provides maintenance support and engineering guidance for air conditioning and refrigeration (AC&R) systems supporting galley and hotel services spaces. The role involves interpreting mechanical diagrams, technical manuals, piping schematics, and NAVSEA documentation, while working with Fleet Maintenance, Systems Engineering, and QA/QC teams to support equipment readiness and sustainment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or an associate degree plus 6 years of experience, or a high school diploma plus 8 years of experience.
• Quantified specialized skills, such as trade qualifications or manufacturer certifications or training for shipboard-related systems, equipment, and components, may substitute for up to two years of technician experience for each major qualification or specialized trade skill.
• Prior U.S. Naval service with direct A-Division (Auxiliaries) experience; experience aboard CVN-class carriers or surface combatants is preferred.
• Experience in a team leader or supervisor role.
• Troubleshooting experience with galley, scullery, and laundry equipment, including pumps, motors, valves, seals, bearings, and mechanical drive systems.
• Active SECRET clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in shipboard or industrial environments, including ladders, confined spaces, and elevated temperatures.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AC&R systems.
• NEC certifications in auxiliary, mechanical, AC&R, and laundry/galley systems or equipment.
• Familiarity with NAVSEA Standard Items, JFMM, and maintenance planning systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience mentoring or training junior personnel.
• Navy experience as a Machinist’s Mate (MM), especially A-Gang/Auxiliaries; Engineman (EN); Gas Turbine Systems Technician–Mechanical (GSM); Aviation Mechanic; or equivalent experience maintaining shipboard galley, scullery, laundry, or auxiliary mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair shipboard galley and scullery equipment, including commercial dishwashers, garbage disposals, steam kettles, ovens, and mixers.
• Troubleshoot and repair laundry systems and their pumps, valves, bearings, seals, drive assemblies, and mechanical controls.
• Provide over-the-shoulder coaching and on-the-job training to ship’s force Sailors so they can independently maintain and troubleshoot auxiliary mechanical equipment.
• Provide maintenance support and engineering guidance for AC&R systems supporting galley and hotel services spaces.
• Interpret mechanical diagrams, technical manuals, piping schematics, and NAVSEA documentation to support troubleshooting and repairs.
• Collaborate with Fleet Maintenance, Systems Engineering, and QA/QC teams to support equipment readiness and sustainment.
• Document maintenance actions and support compliance with JFMM and NAVSEA Standard Items.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level