Chief Engineer (RSC)

Systems Application & Technologies Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Chief Engineer for NBPL vessels in San Diego, CA. The role requires extensive engineering leadership, USCG certifications, and DoD security clearance readiness.

The position involves ashore and afloat duties, daily logs, and ensuring vessel readiness under varied conditions. Candidates must relocate within commuting distance and meet background requirements.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years minimum as a Designated Duty Engineer or higher; ten (10) years preferred.
• USCG 4000 HP designation with valid medical certificate required.
• USCG designation for any HP with valid medical certificate preferred.
• US citizenship required and must obtain DoD Secret clearance prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily preventative maintenance and operates propulsion and auxiliary engineering equipment.
• Maintains daily, weekly and monthly logs.
• Oversees the Assistant Engineer in daily duties.
• Ensures vessel readiness for operations at all times.
• Documents system parameters for main and auxiliary equipment; monitors performance.
• Performs corrective maintenance and troubleshoots onboard systems.
• Maintains inventory of engineering department parts and supplies.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Maintenance documentation

Supervisory experience

Security clearance readiness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

USCG Designated Duty Engineer 4000 HP near coastal with medical certificate

USCG Designated Duty Engineer any HP with medical certificate

Job description

Systems Application & Technologies Inc

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Position Type: Full‑time, Non‑exempt

Work Location: Naval Base Point Loma, CA

Pay Info: $46.37/hr plus $7.50/hr (Health & Wellness through the Union)

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA‑TECH) is a progressive and well‑established Department of Defense contractor specializing in range operations and maintenance; weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne target O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy.

At Naval Base Point Loma (NBPL), SA‑TECH provides O&M support for home‑ported Range Support Crafts (RSC) vessels. Located on the Point Loma peninsula in the city of San Diego, NBPL is a major U.S. Navy base, housing over 70 tenant commands.

This position requires applicants to live within an hour drive from Point Loma to meet government mission requirements.

SA‑TECH is seeking to hire a Chief Engineer for various vessels at NBPL to ensure they are operational at all times.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily preventative maintenance and operates the propulsion and auxiliary engineering equipment and systems while underway.
• Maintains daily, weekly and monthly logs.
• Oversees the Assistant Engineer in daily assigned duties.
• Ensures that the vessel is ready for operations at all times.
• Accurately documents system parameters for all main and auxiliary engineering equipment and monitors equipment performance while in operation.
• Performs corrective maintenance and troubleshoots issues with onboard systems.
• Maintains an accurate inventory of onboard engineering department parts and supplies.

Work Conditions

• Will work ashore and afloat on the RSC vessels.
• Overtime is required.
• Vessels may stay out at sea and not return to port multiple days (but not weeks or months) in a row.
• Operations are conducted in a variety of weather conditions and sea states.
• Normal shipboard physical activity is required.

Requirements

Education/Experience/Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of previous experience as a Designated Duty Engineer or higher is required; ten (10) years is preferred.
• Must be familiar with common preventative/corrective maintenance actions, maintenance programs, supervising engine room personnel, accurate completion of routine marine engineering documentation, official logs, records and administrative procedures.
• USCG Designated Duty Engineer 4000 HP upon Near Coastal Waters with valid medical certificate required.
• USCG Designated Duty Engineer Any HP or greater with valid medical certificate preferred.
• Current driver’s license required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
• U.S. citizenship required and must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to hire date and maintain a SECRET clearance throughout employment.
• All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, driver record, and criminal background investigation.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• Paid time off and Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Leave

  All responses will be handled with strict confidentiality.

  Please note that the provided salary information is a general guideline.