Machinery Control System (MCS)/Integrated Ship Control (ISC) – DDG/CG

Full-time, onsite support position for the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) in Norfolk, VA, providing technical assistance, assessments, inspections, troubleshooting, and corrective/preventive maintenance on critical Code 262 Electrical and Interior Communication (IC) systems for a diverse fleet of U.S. Navy and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) in-service ships.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance, assessments, inspections, troubleshooting, and groom support for switchboards, load centers, distribution panels, circuit breakers, cathodic protection, and degaussing systems.
• Conduct and observe cold/hot checks of equipment, noting conditions and settings that fall out of specification.
• Observe ship's force operating systems to witness the full range of equipment performance.
• Conduct oversight of repairs on engines and equipment for technical completion and standards onboard ships or in shipyards.
• Oversee ship’s force adjustments and repairs to the maximum extent possible.
• Use appropriate measuring and test equipment to obtain data for evaluation.
• Interpret ship drawings, schematics, and technical manuals to isolate and repair problems.
• Provide a written visit debrief/report to the corresponding government Subject Matter Expert (SME) upon completing each ship visit.
• Compile information, history files, and labeled digital pictures using Microsoft Office.
• Provide on-the-job training to ship's force during shipboard evolutions.
• Attend requested conferences or seminars and report discussion outcomes to the government SME.
• Fabricate, assemble, receive, install, remove, inventory, package, store, and ship performance materials.
• Acquire or procure incidental material items necessary to complete tasks.
• Independently manage execution techniques, control, and supervision of contracted personnel, ensuring deliverables meet the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

Requirements

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in operation, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and assessment of DDG MCS and/or CG ISC and support systems, with at least six (6) months’ experience occurring within the last twelve (12) months.
• Working knowledge of Universal Engine Controllers (UEC), Interim Integrated Electronic Controller (IIEC), Engine Controllers (EC), Shaft Control Units (SCU), Universal Control Consoles (UCC), and Digital Fuel Control (DFC), Stand Alone Maintenance Unit (SAMU) computer, Data Acquisition Unit (DAU), Data Acquisition Enclosure (DAE), ISC, TAC-4 Consoles, and other shipboard control and monitoring devices.
• Ability to troubleshoot propulsion and auxiliary hardware, such as transducers, Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTE), Thermocouples, Signal Conditioners, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), FADC, and PC-based control and monitoring systems.
• Working knowledge of Navy assessment programs, shipboard visit processes, and formal reporting methods.
• Demonstrated ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office for compiling reports and formatting/enhancing digital report photos.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills for writing technical report findings and debriefing government SMEs.
• Ability to work onboard US Navy ships and access ship repair industrial facilities.
• Position may require travel.
• Must have an active secret US government clearance; US citizenship is required to maintain clearance.

Pay

$30.81 per hour (overtime-eligible). This position falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA), and in addition to the base hourly rate, you may be eligible for an additional health and welfare payment for each hour worked to comply with SCA minimums.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.