Project Lead PDSS - SDCA

Austal USA•San Diego, CA

3d•$108,880 - $160,916•Onsite

About The Position

This role serves as a Subject Matter Expert in build yard LCS-2 variant systems. The Project Lead PDSS - SDCA leads, trains, and coordinates SME & QTR level repairs, testing, and system commissioning. They prioritize repair and testing activities with the project team, assigning schedules based on fleet requirements. The position involves tracking and reporting testing metrics, working from limited documentation, and performing operational tests and fault isolation. This role also provides guidance on repair and testing, recommends modifications to engineering, and may direct test engineering support activities. The Project Lead PDSS - SDCA works autonomously with significant responsibilities regarding the safety and effective utilization of repair and test team members.

Requirements

Requires 5 - 8 years of experience in a shipboard environment and up to 3 years of shipboard operations.
Must have an ability to work in a shipboard environment and meet all physical requirements of the job.
Must be knowledgeable of shipboard engineering plant terminology and operations.
Must be knowledgeable of industrial or marine ancillary machinery systems installation and operation.
Strong knowledge of ride control, smart pack & stern door required.
Knowledge of propulsion diesel engines, gas turbines & hydraulic prime mover required.
Strong organizational skills; must be able to meet firm deadlines, manage under time constraints and contend with multiple competing priorities.
Must be able to obtain and maintain required Security Clearance.
US Citizenship Required
18 years of age or older at time of application
Able to provide proof of US Person Status
No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
Willing to submit to a drug screen
Willing to submit to a background check

Nice To Haves

Prior Navy or Coast Guard experience a strong preference.

Responsibilities

Subject matter expert in build yard LCS-2 variant systems.
Leads, trains & coordinates SME & QTR level repairs, testing & system commissioning.
Prioritizes repair & testing activities with project team and assigns repair & test schedule-based fleet schedule.
Tracks and reports testing metrics using the Test Index on a weekly, monthly, and annual schedule as required.
Works from limited documentation, written or verbal instruction, schematics, rough sketches, diagrams, layouts, and plans often requiring interpretation and application of comprehensive knowledge and practical understanding of electronic theory and principles.
Performs operational tests and fault isolation on systems and equipment to ensure proper operation in accordance with work specification & technical documentation.
Conducts complex product testing requiring improvisation of procedures, components, parts or apparatus and determines methods or actions to rectify malfunctions.
Provides guidance and lends expertise on repair and testing requirements.
Provides recommendations on any modifications to engineering as necessary.
May direct a variety of test engineering support activities.
Guides the selection and set up of test apparatus or devices/test equipment to test the repairs of a system.
Sets up specialized test equipment for checkout of non-routine assemblies and systems.
Works autonomously with significant responsibilities with regard to the safety and effective utilization of repair and test team members.
Leads team of Repair Specialists.
Assigns and follows-up on work schedule, reports progress, troubleshoots and resolves issues of team members.