Steam Main Propulsion Technician - Gas Turbine Systems Tech Mechanical

Amentum • Norfolk, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a qualified Machinist Mate to provide full-time, onsite support for the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) in Norfolk, Virginia. The position provides technical assistance, assessments, inspections, troubleshooting, and corrective and preventive maintenance on Code 263 Steam Main Propulsion and Auxiliary Equipment for U.S. Navy and Foreign Military Sales in-service ships. Experience as a Navy Gas Turbine Systems Tech Mechanical may align well with the role.

The technician conducts or observes equipment checks and operational assessments, evaluates results, oversees repairs, and supports ship's force with adjustments, repairs, and on-the-job training. The position also involves documenting ship visits, compiling technical histories and digital photographs, attending requested conferences or seminars, and handling performance materials and incidental supplies. The role requires working aboard U.S. Navy ships and accessing ship repair industrial facilities; travel may be required.

Requirements

• Experience as a Navy Gas Turbine Systems Tech Mechanical or equivalent civilian experience.
• Experience using MARMC’s Engineering Service Request (ESR) database and providing Departure from Specification (DFS) technical reviews to a government Branch Head.
• Ten years of experience operating, repairing, maintaining, and assessing U.S. Navy marine main reduction gears, turning gears, line shaft bearings, thrust bearings, shaft seals, bulkhead shaft seals, and auxiliary equipment.
• Experience with GTG reduction gear alignments, clutch assessment and repairs, and machinery vibration analysis.
• Five years of specialized hands-on experience operating, repairing, maintaining, and assessing U.S. Naval marine main reduction gears, turning gears, shaft line bearings, thrust bearings, main shaft seals, bulkhead shaft seals, gas turbine generator reduction gears, emergency diesel generator pedestal bearings, air-operated diaphragm control valves, and auxiliary equipment.
• Experience developing and reviewing Engineering Approved Technical Procedures (EATP).
• Obtain certification as at least a Category II Vibration Analyst within six months of task order award or new employee onboarding.
• Recent hands-on experience, within the last 18 months, operating, repairing, maintaining, and assessing the respective equipment.
• As an alternative to the stated experience requirements, 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.
• Working knowledge of Navy assessment programs, shipboard visit processes, and formal reporting methods.
• Demonstrated ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for compiling reports and formatting or enhancing digital report photos.
• Effective oral and written communication skills for documenting technical report findings and debriefing government SMEs.
• Ability to work aboard U.S. Navy ships and access ship repair industrial facilities.
• Must have an active Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to maintain the clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance, assessments, inspections, troubleshooting, corrective actions, adjustment repairs, and groom support for Code 263 equipment, including boiler systems, feed systems, shaft seals, bearings, reduction gears, pump alignments, and vibration analysis.
• Observe or conduct cold and hot checks of equipment, documenting condition and parameters, including out-of-specification readings or settings.
• Oversee shipboard or shipyard repairs to engines and equipment for technical completion and compliance with standards.
• Observe ship's force operating specified systems and equipment to witness their performance where possible.
• Use appropriate measuring and test equipment to obtain data for evaluation.
• Evaluate cold/hot checks, inspections, and operational checks, and oversee ship's force adjustments and repairs to the maximum extent possible during the available time.
• Provide a written visit debrief or report to the corresponding government Subject Matter Expert after each ship visit.
• Compile information, equipment history files, and labeled digital pictures using Microsoft Office.
• Provide on-the-job training to ship's force during shipboard evolutions.
• Attend requested conferences or seminars and report discussion outcomes to the government SME.
• Fabricate, assemble, receive, install, remove, inventory, package, store, and ship performance materials.
• Acquire or procure incidental material items needed to complete tasks.
• Independently manage execution techniques, control, and supervision of contracted personnel, ensuring deliverables meet the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Potential additional health and welfare payment for each hour worked under the Service Contract Act

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level