Small Boat Mechanic (Engineering Technician III - V)

Systems Application & Technologies Inc•Norfolk, VA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is seeking Small Boat Mechanics for the Combatant Craft Division (CCD) at Naval Station Norfolk. This full-time, non-exempt position involves the preventative maintenance, service, repair, troubleshooting, and testing of marine inboard and outboard engines, as well as diesel engines. The technician will work onboard naval small boats and test craft, checking the functionality of newly installed equipment and evaluating system performance under actual operating conditions. All work must be performed safely in accordance with industry standards and best practices. SA-TECH is a well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor with a 35-year heritage supporting complex DoD programs.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of five (5) years of maritime engine repair experience (level of technician will depend on years of direct experience).
Demonstrated ability to read, write and follow technical directives correctly.
Current Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Secret Clearance prior to start date and maintain a Secret clearance throughout employment.
All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.

Nice To Haves

U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, OEM, or related trade school training preferred.
Familiarity with Honda, Yamaha, Mercury, Evinrude and/or other common industry outboard/outdrive motors a plus.
OEM Certifications highly desirable.
Familiarity with MTU, Cummins, Caterpillar, or Steyr Diesel Engines a plus.
CDL License highly desired, with a clean driving record.
Familiarity with operating, maintaining and repairing small craft trailers, transporters and prime movers a plus.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot equipment onboard naval small boats and test craft, check functionality of newly installed equipment, and evaluate system performance while underway during actual operating conditions.
Install, service, repair and test marine inboard and outboard engines.
Perform all work safely in accordance with industry standards and best practices.