Steam Main Propulsion Technician - Gas Turbine Systems Tech Mechanical

Amentum•Norfolk, VA

5d•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 performs technical assistance, assessments, inspections, troubleshooting, and corrective and preventative maintenance on Code 263 Steam Main Propulsion and Auxiliary Equipment. It supports a diverse fleet of U.S. Navy and Foreign Military Sales in-service ships. Navy Gas Turbine Systems Tech Mechanical experience may align well with this role. The technician conducts and evaluates equipment checks and inspections, oversees shipboard and shipyard repairs, observes system operation, and uses measuring and test equipment to gather data. The role also includes reporting findings to government subject matter experts, providing on-the-job training to ship's force, participating in conferences or seminars, managing material and personnel, and ensuring deliverables meet the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The position is hourly and overtime-eligible under the Service Contract Act. Travel may be required, and the employee must be able to work aboard U.S. Navy ships and access ship repair industrial facilities.

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 gear, turning gear, line shaft bearings, thrust bearings, shaft seals, bulkhead shaft seals, and auxiliary equipment.
Experience with Gas Turbine Generator (GTG) reduction gear alignments, clutch assessments and repairs, and machinery vibration analysis.
Five years of specialized hands-on experience operating, repairing, maintaining, and assessing 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.
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 past 18 months, operating, repairing, maintaining, and assessing the respective equipment.
Alternatively, a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university and at least three years of experience in mechanical repairs and rotating machinery troubleshooting.
Working knowledge of Navy assessment programs, shipboard visit processes, and formal reporting methods.
Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office to compile reports and format or enhance digital report photos.
Effective oral and written communication skills for documenting technical findings and debriefing government SMEs.
Ability to work aboard U.S. Navy ships and access ship repair industrial facilities.
Ability to travel as required by the position.
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, line shaft bearings, reduction gears, pump alignments, and vibration analysis.
Observe or conduct cold and hot equipment checks, documenting condition and parameters and noting out-of-specification readings or settings when requested.
Oversee repairs to engines and equipment onboard ships or in shipyards to verify technical completion and compliance with standards.
Observe ship's force operating specified systems and equipment to witness their range of performance where possible.
Use appropriate measuring and test equipment to obtain data for evaluation.
Evaluate findings from checks and inspections, and oversee ship's force adjustments and repairs to the maximum extent possible within the available time.
Provide a written visit debrief or report to the corresponding government Subject Matter Expert (SME) after each ship visit.
Compile information, 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 materials needed to complete tasks.
Independently manage execution techniques, control, and supervision of contracted personnel, ensuring deliverables meet the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
401(k) matching
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Potential health and welfare payment for each hour worked under the SCA, depending on selected fringe benefits