Waterfront Engineering Technician 3 (Corrosion)

American Systems•Norfolk, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Technician III (Corrosion) in Norfolk, Virginia, to provide on-site Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) engineering and technical services for DDG 51 Class Flight III new-construction ships. The position supports successful delivery and operational readiness of the next generation of Surface Combatants. The technician researches technical requirements, availability, and alternatives for spare parts and assemblies; updates ship-system technical documentation; and supports crew familiarization and Integrated Logistics Support reviews. The role also supports full life-cycle activities for DDG 51 Class ships, with a focus on Flight III systems. Shipboard corrosion-control experience, particularly inspections or AMPP CIP inspector certification, is highly valued.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience with shipboard corrosion control, especially performing corrosion-control inspections.
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.
Deliver updates and revisions to technical documentation concerning installation, testing, operation, and maintenance of ship systems and equipment.
Support updates to the Engineering Operational Sequencing System (EOSS), Technical Manuals, and Planned Maintenance System (PMS).
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.
Conduct corrosion-control inspections and surveys of underwater hull, topside, interior, and deck surfaces to determine the effectiveness of corrosion-control systems, as applicable to the role.