Engineering Technician, NACE Certified, Corrosion Control Engine with Security Clearance

ORBIS Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ORBIS Inc. is seeking a corrosion and HM&E systems specialist to support the U.S. Navy submarine and surface fleet.

You will evaluate Fleet data, advise on action, and provide technical support for propulsion, electrical, and information systems. On-site shipboard troubleshooting and collaboration on test procedures are essential to ensure reliable operation. The role requires experience in corrosion control, coatings, and regulatory compliance, plus U.S.

Qualifications

• Corrosion control experience required; hull/topsides coatings knowledge.
• Experience with shipboard electrical/mechanical systems and maintenance.
• Knowledge of CASREPs, 3M, and VOC compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Receive, evaluate, and interpret Fleet information to determine action.
• Provide engineering and technical support for propulsion, electrical, mechanical, and information systems.
• Shipboard troubleshooting and on-site support for HM&E issues; support waterfront maintenance.
• Develop, prepare, assess, and monitor proposed test procedures for Navy systems.
• Analyze data to identify reliability trends and cost implications.
• Support lab-scale testing and shipboard T&E efforts for HM&E systems.
• Assist with distribution and tracking of HM&E commitments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Corrosion control

Hull & deck coatings

Troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance

Secret clearance

Naval propulsion systems

Education

High school diploma with algebra/geometry/physics

NACE certification

Job description

Job Description: The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is a Department of Defense entity responsible for research and development, test and evaluation, engineering, and Fleet support services for the Navy's ships, submarines, military watercraft, and unmanned vehicles. This position supports NSWCPD Code 20 which is responsible for program management, engineering, technical, and logistics support for Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) systems on U.S. Navy submarines/military watercraft/surface ships. * Assist NSWCPD with issuing Fleet-messages, ISEA Advisories, and technical notices to the Fleet and other agencies to disseminate vital information.

• Receive, evaluate, and interpret information received from Fleet, as well as all relevant data sources, to determine the best course of action to insure reliable operation of the effected systems and report findings.
• Provide engineering and technical support regarding the design, repair, qualification, installation, modification, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing of U.S. Navy propulsion, electrical, mechanical, auxiliary and information systems.
• Provide shipboard-troubleshooting and onsite support to resolve issues as requested and support ongoing waterfront maintenance activities regarding HM&E systems.
• Assist NSWCPD with the development, preparation, assessment, and conduct or monitoring of proposed test procedures on U.S. Navy propulsion, electrical, mechanical and information systems.
• Analyze CASREPs, Maintenance and Material Management (3M), Detailed Feasibility Studies and other data to identify unfavorable technical (and associated cost) and/or reliability trends.
• Provide support for laboratory-scale testing and evaluation (T&E) and shipboard/land-based T&E efforts related to U.S. Navy propulsion, electrical, mechanical, auxiliary and information systems.
• Assist with NSWCPD HM&E commitment distribution and tracking.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Skills and Experiences: Three (3) years of practical experience in responsible engineering duties including a minimum of three (3) years in the prevention and control of corrosion and in hull, topside, interior, and deck surface coating systems with higher rating given to AEGIS Class (DDG-51 and CG-47) ships. Three (3) years of experience in the application of the regulations of the Clean Air Act, NESHAP, EPA, OSHA, ASTM 718F, and the Material Data Safety Sheet with regard to VOC compliance. Certified by the National Association of Corrosion Engineers or equivalent. Degree Requirements: Graduate of a high school, trade or industrial school or correspondence school in which credits were received in algebra, plane geometry, trigonometry, and physics. A secret security clearance * Must be a U.S. citizen.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. ORBIS offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary in a professional atmosphere.