#2649 Senior Field Engineer (FE40) Gas Turbine Technician

AdvantEdge Technology, Inc.; Port Hueneme (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AdvantEdge Technology, Inc. seeks a Senior Field Engineer (GS) to support the Self Defense Test Ship (SDTS) at Port Hueneme, CA. The role involves hands-on gas turbine maintenance, system integration, and on-board responsibilities.

The candidate will troubleshoot mechanical/electrical subsystems, read engineering drawings, mentor crew, and perform underway duties while coordinating with Navy/Gov teams.

Qualifications

• Must have a technical degree or Navy GS with extensive experience.
• Gas turbine experience including mechanical/electrical/electronics maintenance and operations.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and use test equipment for troubleshooting.
• Experience with Navy/COTS systems/equipment integration and installation.
• Ability to work independently and perform onboard maintenance.
• Strong communication: write reports and use MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior field engineering support for the SDTS on Port Hueneme.
• Troubleshoot gas turbine systems and read engineering drawings.
• Mentor subordinates and deliver onboard maintenance tasks.
• Assist in installation/integration of Navy/COTS systems/equipment.
• Perform log readings, stand underway watches, and report findings.

Skills

Gas turbine experience

Troubleshooting with test equipment

Read engineering drawings

Maintenance and operations

Independent worker

Shipboard underway operations

Microsoft Office basics

Driver's license

Education

Technical degree

Navy GS experience (no degree)

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

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.