Marine Gas Turbine Inspector

Full-time contractor support for Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) in Norfolk, VA onboard U.S. Navy and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) in-service ships (CG/DDG/FFG).

About the role

Deliver expert technical assistance, engineering assessments, complex troubleshooting, and oversight of repairs on marine gas turbines, control systems, and support systems in shipyards and onboard active vessels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical assessments, formal inspections, troubleshooting, corrective actions, and groom support for marine gas turbines and associated support equipment.
• Perform cold/hot checks of propulsion machinery.
• Log out-of-specification readings and observe system operations by ship’s force to evaluate performance.
• Oversee hands-on repairs to engines and systems for technical completion and compliance with Navy standards.
• Guide ship’s force through adjustments and repairs.
• Execute the Blade Balance Program, CEC2700 Precision Signal Source, and Rolls-Royce Utilities.
• Analyze data from the Full Authority Digital Control (FADC) for Gas Turbine Generators (GTG).
• Draft detailed written visit debriefs and reports for government Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Integrate digital photography into technical reporting using Microsoft Office.
• Provide hands-on, on-the-job training to ship's force during shipboard evolutions.
• Attend designated technical conferences and seminars.
• Fabricate, assemble, receive, install, inventory, package, and ship maintenance materials.
• Procure incidental items necessary to complete tasking.
• Supervise contracted personnel and execute delivery techniques according to the task order Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in operation, repair, maintenance, and assessment of marine gas turbines, control, and support systems.
• Minimum of four (4) years specialized hands-on experience in mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, maintenance, assessment, and repair of marine gas turbines, control, and support systems.
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience as a certified Marine Gas Turbine Inspector (MGTI) with a current MGTI certification in accordance with OPNAVINST 9220.3 (series).
• Recent and current experience within two (2) years on the supported systems unless otherwise designated.
• Conducted a minimum of four (4) Gas Turbine Readiness Reviews (GTRR) in the past twelve (12) months.
• Conducted a minimum of four (4) engine change-outs, four (4) LM2500 compressor blade changes, and four (4) Power Turbine Inspections (GTB 12/24).
• Ability to run the Blade Balance Program, CEC2700 Precision Signal Source, and Rolls-Royce Utilities for analysis of data from the Full Authority Digital Control (FADC) for the Gas Turbine Generator (GTG).
• Working knowledge of LM2500 Digital Fuel Control (DFC) System IAW GTC 100.
• Familiarity with CG/DDG marine gas turbines and related systems.
• Working knowledge of Navy assessment programs, visit processes, and reporting methods.
• Ability to conduct troubleshooting, problem isolation, repair, maintenance, assessments, and inspections of cognizant equipment and systems utilizing accepted procedures and repair standards.
• Ability to interpret ships’ drawings, schematics, technical manuals, and other associated manuals, instructions, and procedures.
• Proficiency in using computers, including Microsoft Office Suite, for compiling information for reports and history files, transferring digital pictures from camera to computer, and enhancing/labeling them for report purposes.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Marine Gas Turbine Inspector (MGTI) certification.

Pay

Hourly rate: $38.00 - $43.00. This position is overtime-eligible and falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). 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. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.