Senior Maintenance Specialist (Job ID: 4323)

Valkyrie•Newport News, VA

1d•$25 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for a Senior Maintenance Specialist Technician (mechanical) who will be key support to the Carrier Engineering Maintenance Assistance Team (CEMAT). This role is contingent on customer approval and candidate fulfillment of pre-hire duties. The position involves providing technical support to ships' force for the assessment, fault isolation, repair, and final adjustment of specific Carrier Engineering Maintenance Assistance Team (CEMAT) systems and equipment. This includes conducting functional checks and operational tests of these systems onboard US Naval vessels located at Newport News Shipbuilding. Support encompasses repair assistance, On the Job Training (OJT), logistics support/review/validations, material condition assessments, and quality assurance. The role also requires updating and maintaining configuration and availability report database systems, as well as developing or updating onboard training and curriculum and conducting instruction to Sailors onboard U.S. Naval Aircraft Carriers.

Requirements

Must have an associate's degree in an appropriate discipline from an accredited college or university. May be substituted for up to 2 years of technician experience.
Must have working knowledge of drawings, Navy operations, NAVSEA instructions, WAF and Tagout requirements
Must have 12 years of experience in the operations, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems onboard U.S. Naval ships is required.
Must have 4 years of experience directing or supervising a work force of skilled technical personnel in the performance of repair and maintenance functions.
Must have 5 years of experience in administration of the Navy 3-M and supply system.
Must have 5 years of experience with shipboard propulsion plants or auxiliary machinery equipment and/or nuclear-powered propulsion plants maintenance and repair on U.S. Aircraft Carriers.
Must be able to pass a background security check for access to the shipyard.
Must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID, if position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years’ experience with pump and valve removal, overhaul, installation and alignment is preferred
Pump laser alignment certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support as required to ships force for the assessment, fault isolation, repair, and final adjustment of specific items of Carrier Engineering Maintenance Assistance Team (CEMAT) systems and equipment.
Conduct functional checks and operational tests of those systems onboard ship.
Perform on board US Naval vessels located at Newport News Shipbuilding.
Support shall include repair support by JSNs, On the Job Training (OJT), logistics support/review/validations, material condition assessments and quality assurance.
Update and maintain configuration and availability report database systems.
Develop or update on board training and curriculum and conduct instruction to Sailors onboard U.S. Naval Aircraft Carriers.