Senior Engineering Marine Mechanical Specialist

Job Title: Senior Engineering Marine Mechanical Specialist

Job Location: Naval Base Norfolk Bldg. V-47

Job Category: Technical Services

Job Status: Full-time Non-Exempt

This is a contingent hire position which will be dependent on contract award.

Pay range: $68000 to $79000 per year

Job Description: Will serve as a Senior Engineering Marine Mechanical Specialist in support of the U.S. Navy Small Boat Waterfront Operations facility located at Naval Base Norfolk. The Senior Engineering Marine Mechanical Specialist will be responsible for the maintenance repair troubleshooting testing and prototyping of all types of U.S. Federal Government boats and craft including the U.S. Navy Special Operations Command U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Army U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Customs and Board Patrol and other agencies. Specific job requirements will include leading mechanical teams in support of boat checks and inspections installation and testing of various mechanical and piping systems and equipment including engines pumps manifolds control systems and ancillary components including trailers transporters launch and retrieval systems stowage systems maintenance/supply containers/modules cradles and aircraft transport and deployment systems.

Required Education: Associates degree or an equivalent trade certification from an accredited educational institution in a Diesel Technology or Marine Technology related field of study or a High School diploma or GED equivalent and possess a Marine Diesel Mechanic Certification or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certification for two or more of the following marine industry leaders:

• Caterpillar
• Cummins
• Detroit Diesel
• Hamilton Jet
• Mercury
• Steyr
• Twin Disc
• Yanmar
• Thrustmaster
• Honda Marine
• Yamaha
• OXE
• KaMeWa
• Volvo
• Scania

Required Certifications: Medically qualified to get underway on a Government vessel.

Desired Certifications: Maintain and possess Merchant Mariners Credential with Assistant Engineer or Designated Duty Engineer Endorsement.

Required Experience: Must have a minimum of seven (7) years of small watercraft mechanical systems in all the following:

• Testing maintenance repairs operations and troubleshooting.
• Leading a mechanical support team.
• Using technical drawings to assist in repairs of craft and in identifying parts for purchase.

Security Clearance/Naval Facility Access: U.S. citizenship required. Must be able to meet and maintain eligibility for U.S. Secret Clearance and/or be able to access military facilities.

Q.E.D. offers competitive benefits including Paid Leave Medical Dental Vision Short/Long Term Disability 401(k) retirement plan Basic Life Insurance supplemental insurance and Employee Assistance Program.

Job Contact information: Email Phone number Fax Please send resume to Q.E.D. Systems Inc. Attention: Robert Council Ext. 5477

EOE including disability and veterans.