Senior Engineering Marine Mechanical Specialist

QED Systems•Virginia Beach, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Will serve as a Senior Engineering Marine Mechanical Specialist in support of the U.S. Navy Small Boat Waterfront Operations facility located at Naval Base Norfolk. The Senior Engineering Marine Mechanical Specialist will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, testing and prototyping of all types of U.S. Federal Government boats and craft, including the U.S. Navy, Special Operations Command, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Customs and Board Patrol, and other agencies. Specific job requirements will include leading mechanical teams in support of boat checks and inspections, installation, and testing of various mechanical and piping systems and equipment, including engines, pumps, manifolds, control systems, and ancillary components, including trailers, transporters, launch and retrieval systems, stowage systems, maintenance/supply containers/modules, cradles, and aircraft transport and deployment systems.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or an equivalent trade certification from an accredited educational institution in a Diesel Technology or Marine Technology related field of study or a High School diploma or GED equivalent and possess a Marine Diesel Mechanic Certification or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certification for two or more of the following marine industry leaders: Caterpillar Cummins Detroit Diesel Hamilton Jet Mercury Steyr Twin Disc Yanmar Thrustmaster Honda Marine Yamaha OXE KaMeWa Volvo Scania
Medically qualified to get underway on a Government vessel.
Must have a minimum of seven (7) years of small watercraft mechanical systems in all the following: Testing, maintenance, repairs, operations and troubleshooting.
Leading a mechanical support team.
Using technical drawings to assist in repairs of craft and in identifying parts for purchase.
U.S. citizenship required.
Must be able to meet and maintain eligibility for U.S. Secret Clearance and/or be able to access military facilities.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Leading mechanical teams in support of boat checks and inspections
Installation, and testing of various mechanical and piping systems and equipment, including engines, pumps, manifolds, control systems, and ancillary components, including trailers, transporters, launch and retrieval systems, stowage systems, maintenance/supply containers/modules, cradles, and aircraft transport and deployment systems.