Senior Engineering Marine Mechanical Specialist

QED Systems•Virginia Beach, VA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Engineering Marine Mechanical Specialist will support the U.S. Navy Small Boat Waterfront Operations facility at Naval Base Norfolk. The role involves maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, testing, and prototyping of U.S. federal government boats and craft used by the U.S. Navy, Special Operations Command, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, and other agencies. The specialist will lead mechanical teams conducting boat checks and inspections, and installing and testing mechanical and piping systems and equipment. Equipment includes engines, pumps, manifolds, control systems, ancillary components, trailers, transporters, launch and retrieval systems, stowage systems, maintenance and supply containers or modules, cradles, and aircraft transport and deployment systems. This is a full-time, non-exempt, contingent-hire position dependent on contract award at Naval Base Norfolk, Building V-47. The stated annual pay range is $68,000 to $79,000.

Requirements

At least seven years of small watercraft mechanical systems experience covering testing, maintenance, repairs, operations, and troubleshooting.
Experience leading a mechanical support team.
Experience using technical drawings to assist in craft repairs and identify parts for purchase.
Associate’s degree or equivalent trade certification from an accredited educational institution in Diesel Technology or a related Marine Technology field; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED and a Marine Diesel Mechanic Certification or OEM certification for two or more listed marine industry leaders.
Medically qualified to get underway on a government vessel.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to meet and maintain eligibility for a U.S. Secret Clearance and/or access military facilities.

Nice To Haves

Maintain and possess a Merchant Mariners Credential with Assistant Engineer or Designated Duty Engineer Endorsement.

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, troubleshoot, test, and prototype federal government boats and craft.
Lead mechanical teams in support of boat checks and inspections.
Install and test mechanical and piping systems and equipment, including engines, pumps, manifolds, control systems, and ancillary components.
Support equipment such as trailers, transporters, launch and retrieval systems, stowage systems, maintenance and supply containers or modules, cradles, and aircraft transport and deployment systems.
Use technical drawings to assist with craft repairs and identify parts for purchase.