Shipboard Diesel Engine Technician (Navy/DoD)
About The Position
THOR Solutions is actively seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician with expertise in Navy shipboard diesel engines to support the Naval Special Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWC-PD) in Norfolk, VA. The Technician will provide full-time onsite contracted support to NSWCPD. This position is associated with an upcoming contract that THOR is pursuing, with an expected start in early January 2026. We are conducting preliminary, “contingent” hiring for roles associated with this contract. The work start is dependent upon THOR being awarded this contract.
Requirements
- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- At least ten (10) years of recent, relevant hands-on experience in the area of diesel propulsion and power generating systems.
- Four (4) years of experience with US Navy diesel engine applications, specifically FM-Pielstick, FMOP, Caterpillar, MTU and/or Isotta Fraschini.
- Three (3) years of experience supporting the US Navy DRS Program. To include experience with the following: Shipboard Automated Maintenance Manager (SAMM) Conducting DOCTOR diesel engine performance analyses (DEPA) Reviewing DOCTOR combustion analysis data and providing technical recommendations to correct out-of–parameter conditions.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Eligibility for a SECRET Security Clearance is Required: This position requires eligibility for a Secret security clearance, to be obtained after hire. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance; therefore, only current U.S. citizens will be considered for this position.
Responsibilities
- Provide DRS support in the development and updating of Propulsion, Power and Diesel Engines Systems technical and ILS documentation.
- Technical and logistics documentation to be updated includes but is not limited to: Technical Manuals Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS) Depot Level Maintenance Standards (MS) Technical Repair Standards (TRS) Process Control Procedures Class Standard Work Templates PMS (MIPs & MRCs) EOSS APLs.
- Provide the technical support necessary to incorporate changes to this documentation resulting from feedbacks, advisories, technical bulletins, Technical Warrant Holder (TWH) guidance, hardware configuration changes resulting from alteration installations, and other situations that arise which require the updating of technical and logistics support documentation.
- Provide assistance with the development and tracking of DRS Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs) for related Propulsion, Power and Diesel Engines Systems programs and projects
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (accrued)
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with employer match and traditional/Roth options
- Medical Insurance (3 plan options) + TRICARE Supplemental Coverage
- Dental Insurance (2 plan options)
- Vision Insurance Plan
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter/Transit Benefits
- Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Pet Benefits
- Legal Resources
- ID Theft Benefits
- Employee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program
- Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
