Navy Mechanical Specialist - Norfolk VA

VetJobs • Norfolk, VA

7d • $53,280 - $83,320 • Onsite

About The Position

The CVN Mechanical Specialist serves on the Carrier Engineering Maintenance Assist Team (CEMAT) for 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or an Associate’s 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 of 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, preferably aboard CVN-class carriers or surface combatants.
• Experience in a team leader or supervisor role.
• Troubleshooting skills for galley, scullery, and laundry equipment, including pumps, motors, valves, seals, bearings, and mechanical drive systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical diagrams, piping schematics, and technical manuals.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair shipboard galley and scullery equipment, including commercial dishwashers, garbage disposals, steam kettles, ovens, and mixers, as well as 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