ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL)

About the role

The Engineering Technician (Mechanical) will serve in the Auxiliary Systems (TRF-322) Shop 38A, Mechanical Division (TRF-320), Repair Department (TRF-300) of TRIREFFAC KINGS BAY.

Responsibilities

• Monitor tasks involving standard trouble shooting and assessments assigned to junior personnel and evaluate the subsequent progress and final recommendations for technical accuracy.
• Determine diagnostic and operability tests in assigned functional areas.
• Define requirements and alternatives for specialized test instrumentation intended to augment onboard ship and shop capabilities.
• Develop test plans and procedures to be accomplished under severe time constraints.
• Resolve complex problems with submarine propulsion while in a stressful environment and under constant pressure for rapid results.
• Utilize requisite knowledge of equipment/system design features, operational procedures, and performance specifications to complete required tasks.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites.
• You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• This position must be able to maintain an IT II designation.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements.
• Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
  • Submarine Propulsion Maintenance: Hands-on experience troubleshooting, overhauling, and repairing submarine main propulsion shafting, steam systems, and seawater components.
  • Rapid Diagnostics & Testing: Experience analyzing material deficiencies and executing diagnostic test plans under tight operational timelines, such as active submarine refit periods.
  • Design & Lifecycle Input: Experience utilizing OHIO Class maintenance history to provide design and configuration recommendations for new submarine classes (e.g., COLUMBIA Class).
  • Technical Guidance & Training: Experience drafting formal technical reports, developing I-level repair procedures, and providing On-the-Job Training (OJT) to junior technicians.
  • Afloat & Remote Operations: Experience performing mechanical inspections onboard submarines (including INSURV and TSRA) and executing repairs during forward-deployed operations.

Skills

• Knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, methods, and precedents.
• Experience in a trade or craft with substantial developmental, test, or design responsibilities.

Benefits

• Not specified.

Pay

• Not specified.

Schedule

• Not specified.