Transmission Technician

MANTECH•Port Hueneme, CA

5d•$41,700 - $68,600•Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH seeks a motivated, technically capable Transmission Technician to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Underway Replenishment (UNREP) Division’s maintenance and refurbishment operations in Port Hueneme, California. This is an onsite position focused on developing hands-on expertise in overhauling Navy Standard Transmissions (NSTs) and supporting the readiness of UNREP systems. The technician will perform and support transmission overhauls, troubleshooting, testing, documentation, and collaboration with ship engineers and UNREP Division personnel. After one year of training and qualification, the role includes travel to ships for emergent NST maintenance. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret clearance before employment starts, as well as the ability to obtain a U.S. passport and willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Requirements

High school diploma or Graduate Equivalent Diploma (GED).
At least 2 years of experience in a technical field completing maintenance, or military experience as a Machinist’s Mate or Electrician’s Mate aboard a U.S. Naval vessel, or experience as an automotive-shop technician performing complex engine maintenance, or as a technician maintaining complex equipment systems in an industrial environment.
Ability to complete on-the-job training and Training Qualification Standards on system fundamentals and refurbishment maintenance execution.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret security clearance before starting employment.
Ability to obtain a U.S. passport and willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.
Ability to remain stationary 50% of the time.
Ability to climb stairs, planks, and galleyways.
Ability to crawl and maneuver in confined shipboard spaces as required.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, such as computers and printers.
Ability to work aboard ships and in shipyard environments.
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information with coworkers, management, and clients, including while delivering presentations.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Navy mechanical equipment and conducting overhaul maintenance.
Experience completing industrial or automotive maintenance evolutions.
Exposure to or experience using technical manuals, wiring lists, schematics, blueprints, and verbal and written instructions to perform maintenance and repairs.
Experience troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with military systems.
Experience working in an industrial site environment.
Forklift driving certification.

Responsibilities

Develop competence in UNREP Navy Standard Transmission overhaul, maintenance, and testing through on-the-job learning and training at the UNREP Test Site.
Complete qualification standards associated with transmission overhaul.
Assist with UNREP equipment overhaul at the UNREP Test Site, including troubleshooting transmissions and other UNREP station equipment.
Support the Transmission team and government leadership in collaborating with ship engineers to remotely troubleshoot NST issues.
After one year of training and qualification, travel to ships to execute emergent NST maintenance requirements.
Use wiring lists, schematics, blueprints, and verbal or written instructions to complete electrical refurbishment requirements for NSTs.
Maintain detailed records of NST overhaul and testing, and report findings to team leadership.
Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and management, including delivering presentations and reporting maintenance findings.
Work in an industrial environment while following technical specifications and safety regulations.
Obtain a U.S. passport and travel up to 25% domestically and internationally to support shipboard maintenance.