Waterfront Corrosion Technician V

American Systems•Norfolk, VA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an experienced Waterfront Corrosion Technician V in Norfolk, Virginia. This on-site position supports Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) engineering and technical services for DDG 51 Class Flight III new-construction ships, helping ensure their successful delivery and operational readiness. The role supports full life-cycle activities for DDG 51 Class ships, with a focus on Flight III-specific systems. The technician researches technical requirements, availability, and alternatives for spare parts and assemblies for ship systems and equipment, and provides actionable information to end users. The position also updates and revises technical documentation covering installation, testing, operation, and maintenance, including Engineering Operational Sequencing System (EOSS), Technical Manuals, and Planned Maintenance System (PMS) materials. The role assists with crew familiarization and readiness processes, provides technical reviews of System and Equipment Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) elements as directed by NSWCPD, and applies corrosion-control expertise to Navy ship surfaces and coating systems.

Requirements

Graduate of a high school, trade, industrial, or correspondence school, with credits in algebra, plane geometry, trigonometry, and physics.
Five years of experience in the prevention and control of corrosion and in hull, topside, interior, and deck surface coating systems on Navy ships.
Five years of experience applying the Clean Air Act, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), EPA, OSHA, ASTM 718F, and Material Data Safety Sheet requirements with regard to Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) compliance.
Five years of experience conducting surveys of underwater hull, topside, interior, and deck surfaces to determine the effectiveness of corrosion-control systems, such as through attendance at Surface Ship Availabilities.
AMPP CIP inspector certification.

Responsibilities

Research technical requirements, availability, and alternatives for spare parts and assemblies for ship systems and equipment, and provide actionable information to end users.
Update and revise technical documentation concerning installation, testing, operation, and maintenance of ship systems and equipment.
Support updates to Engineering Operational Sequencing System (EOSS), Technical Manuals, and Planned Maintenance System (PMS) materials.
Assist with crew familiarization, including preparation for AEGIS Light Off (ALO), Main Engine Light Off (MELO), Ship Trials, Counterpart Services, Crew Move Aboard (CMA), Damage Control Material Assessment (DCMA), Light Off Assessment (LOA), and Crew Certification Phases 1 and 2.
Provide technical reviews of System and Equipment Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) elements as directed by NSWCPD.
Support full life-cycle activities for DDG 51 Class ships, focusing on Flight III-specific systems.
Apply corrosion-prevention and control expertise to Navy ship hull, topside, interior, and deck surface coating systems.
Conduct surveys of underwater hull, topside, interior, and deck surfaces to assess the effectiveness of corrosion-control systems.