Salary Range: $32.62-40.73 per hour -WD- +$5.55 hr.
Role and Responsibilities:
Full Time position supporting the Self Defense Test Ship (SDTS) filling
a Senior Field Engineer position as GS (Gas Turbine Technician) on the SDTS. The SDTS is located at
port Hueneme, California.
Position Qualifications:
• Must have a technical degree and 7 to 9 years of gas turbine experience Or no degree and 11- 13
years of experience as a Navy GS.
• Must have experience with the gas turbine mechanical, electrical, electronics, maintenance and
operations.
• Must be able to use test equipment for troubleshooting and be able to read engineering
drawings.
• Must be able to support the integration and installation of Navy/COTS
systems/equipment.
• Must be able to work independently completing onboard maintenance requirements.
• Must be able to read and understand EOSS procedures and troubleshoot electrical equipment to
determine root cause failure modes.
• Must be able to mentor subordinates and provide training instructions.
• Must be able to support overnight underway evolutions (includes regular
housekeeping/cleaning).
• Must be able to take log readings and stand underway watches.
• Must have basic computer Microsoft Office skills (i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, data
entry)
• Must serve as member of ship’s Damage Control Fire Party.
• Have a valid driver’s license with own transportation.
• Must have no criminal record and be able to satisfactorily complete background check.
• Must be able to work under minimal supervision, perform and complete tasks with limited
guidance. Able to follow company policies and procedures.
• Able to write, speak and understand English and able to write clear, detailed reports.
• Able to complete STCW Basic Training courses and obtain TWIC Card and Coast Guard MMC.
• Must be able to complete Coast Guard Physical exam.
Preferred Skills:
• EOOW, PACC, or EPCC Qualifications.
• Experience and competence in US Navy Planned Maintenance System (PMS).
• Knowledge of the operation of LM2500 Gas Turbine propulsion systems and Allison 501 K-17/34 Gas
Turbine Generators and their associated support and auxiliary systems.
• GSE/GSM “C” School.
• Experience with CG-47 or DD-963 class ships.
• Experience working with and troubleshooting Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Programmable Logic
Control (PLC) systems
Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to climb up and down the shipboard vertical ladders.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to pass Shipboard Fire Party School.
• Must be able to get underway to support mission operations.