Small Boat Mechanic (Engineering Technician III - V)

Systems Application & Technologies•Naval Station Norfolk, VA

3d•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. SA-TECH is a DoD contractor specializing in various engineering and technical support services. The CCD is a U.S. Navy Directorate focused on experimental watercraft. The Small Boat Mechanic will be responsible for the preventative maintenance, service, repair, troubleshooting, and testing of marine inboard and outboard engines, as well as diesel engines. The technician will troubleshoot equipment onboard naval small boats and test craft, check functionality of newly installed equipment, and evaluate system performance under actual operating conditions. All work will be performed safely in accordance with industry standards and best practices.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
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
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