Diesel Engine Technician - 29137

About the role

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts. For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges. Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies Role Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities: Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose. These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on U.S. Navy shipboard main propulsion and electric power generation diesel engines and associated support equipment.
• Conduct ship-checks to assist in determining scope of work and correct material selection in accordance with applicable NAVSEA drawing and other technical reference documents.
• Utilize NAVSEA drawings/blueprints, technical manuals, APLs, vendor catalogs, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) technical representatives to accurately identify and select the materials and repair parts required to accomplish repairs and overhauls to ship diesel engines.
• Provide Journeyman-level support to assess, inspect, disassemble, repair, overhaul, reassemble, and test the components of the following diesel engines:
• Colt Pielstick, Model PC 2.5
• Colt Pielstick, Model PA6B STC
• Caterpillar, Model 3512B
• General Motors, Model EMD 645E
• American Locomotive (ALCO), Model 251-C
• Isotta-Fraschini, Model 36S
• VMTU, Model 20V 8000 M90
• Caterpillar, Model 3608
• Utilize the following shop equipment to accomplish requirements:
• hydrostatic test stand
• precision measuring equipment
• Woodward Governor test machine
• fuel oil injection pump test machine
• fuel oil injection nozzle test machine
• Chris Marine valve/valve seat grinder
• Chris Marine cylinder honing machine
• hydraulic cylinder head bolt stretching tool
• manual and automatic parts washing machine
• parts and blasting machine
• hydraulic (HYTORC) torque wrenches
• portable electrical, pneumatic, and hand tools
• Government owned vehicles, including fork lifts, and electric/gas vehicles and carts
• Provide Journeyman-level support to accomplish maintenance and repairs of shipboard oily waste separator systems, including 5-GPM Oily Waste Membrane System AAE, Model 740956.
• Disassemble, inspect, repair/overhaul/replace, reassemble, and test oily waste separator system equipment and components including membranes.

Requirements

• High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 4 years of related experience.
• Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
• Must be physically able to climb and work on ships in an industrial environment.
• Must be able to read and interpret equipment and systems, ship drawings and ship technical documents and manuals.
• Must have the ability to inspect, disassemble, repair, overhaul, reassemble, and test marine diesel engines and oily-waste-separator systems using specialized shop equipment and precision tools.
• May require forklift license depending on shop need – will require forklift physical.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CAC/DBIDS ID Base access and DoD Security Clearance.
• Start date contingent upon approval of base access which is required for this position and continued employment.

Qualifications

• Current, valid DoD confidential security clearance or higher.
• Recent Marine Diesel Engine Technician experience.
• Recent Oily Waste Separator systems experience.
• Prior technical/professional certifications preferred.

Skills

• Ability to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes.
• Ability to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces.
• Ability to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
• Ability to wear a respirator as needed.

Benefits

When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills. Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you. To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

Pay

Anticipated Salary Range: $49,289.00 - $54,620.80

Schedule

Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt