#2649 Senior Field Engineer (FE40) Gas Turbine Technician

Advantedge Technology•Port Hueneme, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full Time position supporting the Self Defense Test Ship (SDTS) filling a Senior Field Engineer position as a Gas Turbine Technician (GS) on the SDTS, located at Port Hueneme, California. The role involves extensive hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational support for gas turbine systems, including supporting underway evolutions and acting as a member of the ship's Damage Control Fire Party.

Requirements

Technical degree and 7 to 9 years of gas turbine experience OR no degree and 11-13 years of experience as a Navy GS.
Experience with gas turbine mechanical, electrical, electronics, maintenance and operations.
Ability to use test equipment for troubleshooting.
Ability to read engineering drawings.
Ability to support the integration and installation of Navy/COTS systems/equipment.
Ability to work independently completing onboard maintenance requirements.
Ability to read and understand EOSS procedures.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical equipment to determine root cause failure modes.
Ability to mentor subordinates and provide training instructions.
Ability to support overnight underway evolutions (includes regular housekeeping/cleaning).
Ability to take log readings and stand underway watches.
Basic computer Microsoft Office skills (word processing, spreadsheets, data entry).
Must serve as member of ship’s Damage Control Fire Party.
Valid driver’s license with own transportation.
No criminal record and ability to satisfactorily complete background check.
Ability to work under minimal supervision.
Able to write, speak and understand English.
Able to complete STCW Basic Training courses.
Able to obtain TWIC Card and Coast Guard MMC.
Able to complete Coast Guard Physical exam.

Nice To Haves

EOOW, PACC, or EPCC Qualifications.
Experience and competence in US Navy Planned Maintenance System (PMS).
Knowledge of the operation of LM2500 Gas Turbine propulsion systems and Allison 501 K-17/34 Gas Turbine Generators and their associated support and auxiliary systems.
GSE/GSM “C” School.
Experience with CG-47 or DD-963 class ships.
Experience with and troubleshooting Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Programmable Logic Control (PLC) systems.

Responsibilities

Support the Self Defense Test Ship (SDTS) as a Senior Field Engineer/Gas Turbine Technician.
Perform gas turbine mechanical, electrical, electronics, maintenance, and operations.
Use test equipment for troubleshooting.
Read engineering drawings.
Support the integration and installation of Navy/COTS systems/equipment.
Work independently to complete onboard maintenance requirements.
Read and understand EOSS procedures.
Troubleshoot electrical equipment to determine root cause failure modes.
Mentor subordinates and provide training instructions.
Support overnight underway evolutions, including regular housekeeping/cleaning.
Take log readings and stand underway watches.
Serve as a member of the ship's Damage Control Fire Party.
Write clear, detailed reports.
Complete STCW Basic Training courses.
Obtain TWIC Card and Coast Guard MMC.
Complete Coast Guard Physical exam.
Perform onboard maintenance requirements.
Complete tasks with limited guidance.
Follow company policies and procedures.