Steam Main Propulsion and Auxiliary Equipment Technician

Invictus Associates • Norfolk, VA

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About The Position

The Steam Main Propulsion and Auxiliary Equipment Technician supports operation, repair, maintenance, and assessment of U.S. Navy marine main reduction gears, turning gear, shaft bearings and seals, and auxiliary equipment. The role may involve Norfolk, Virginia, and possible travel outside the continental United States as assigned by the government. A Secret clearance is required, and the opening is available immediately.

The position requires technical experience with shipboard propulsion and auxiliary systems. Equipment and system configurations vary across U.S. Navy and Foreign Military Sales vessels and are continually updated, so the listed systems and components are not all-inclusive. Applicants must meet the specified experience requirements or the stated mechanical engineering degree substitution. A Category II Vibration Analyst certification or higher must be obtained within six months of task order award or new employee onboarding.

Requirements

• At least ten years of experience in operation, repair, maintenance, and assessment of U.S. Navy marine main reduction gear, turning gear, line shaft bearings, thrust bearings, shaft seals, bulkhead shaft seals, and auxiliary equipment.
• Experience using MARMC’s Engineering Service Request (ESR) database and providing Departure from Specification (DFS) technical reviews to a government Branch Head.
• Experience developing and reviewing Engineering Approved Technical Procedures (EATP).
• Experience with GTG reduction gear alignments, clutch assessment and repairs, and machinery vibration analysis.
• Recent hands-on experience (within 18 months) operating, repairing, maintaining, and assessing the respective equipment.
• Must obtain Category II Vibration Analyst certification or higher within six months of task order award or new employee onboarding.
• A Secret clearance is required.
• Alternative qualification: a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university and at least three years of experience in mechanical repairs and troubleshooting of rotating machinery.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of specialized hands-on experience in operation, repair, maintenance, and assessment of U.S. Naval marine main reduction gear, turning gear, shaft line bearings, thrust bearings, main shaft seals, bulkhead shaft seals, gas turbine generator reduction gear, emergency diesel generator pedestal bearings, air-operated diaphragm control valves, and auxiliary equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, repair, maintain, and assess U.S. Navy marine main reduction gears, turning gear, line shaft bearings, thrust bearings, shaft seals, bulkhead shaft seals, and auxiliary equipment.
• Perform GTG reduction gear alignments and clutch assessments and repairs.
• Conduct machinery vibration analysis.
• Use MARMC’s Engineering Service Request (ESR) database.
• Provide Departure from Specification (DFS) technical reviews to the government Branch Head.
• Develop and review Engineering Approved Technical Procedures (EATP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed