Waterfront Engineering Technician

Responsibilities

• Technical Support: Research technical requirements, availability, and alternatives for spare parts and assemblies for ship systems and equipment; 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 related to Engineering Operational Sequencing System (EOSS), Technical Manuals, and Planned Maintenance System (PMS).
• Crew Coordination: Assist in crew familiarization processes including, but not limited to: 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.
• Integrated Logistics Support: Provide technical reviews of System and Equipment Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) elements as directed by NSWCPD.
• Lifecycle Services Support: Full life-cycle activities for DDG 51 Class ships, focusing on Flight III specific systems.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a high school, trade, industrial, or correspondence school with credits in algebra, plane geometry, trigonometry, and physics.
• Minimum of five (5) years practical experience in responsible engineering duties.
• At least five (5) years progressive experience involving design, operation, maintenance, and testing of Surface Combatant Class Naval ship systems and equipment.
• Five (5) years direct, hands-on experience with major construction milestones and Combat Support Systems testing for Surface Combatants at Building Yard and/or Homeport locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in shipboard corrosion control (inspections and/or AMPP CIP certification) is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with DDG 51 Class Flight III equipment, systems, and operational procedures.