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

ORBIS Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ORBIS Inc. is seeking a skilled engineer to support NSWCPD HM&E systems on U.S. Navy vessels. The role emphasizes corrosion prevention, hull and deck coatings, and field troubleshooting to ensure reliable shipboard operations.

You will interpret Fleet data, assist with test procedures, and analyze maintenance trends to address reliability and cost concerns while adhering to environmental and safety regulations. Clearance and citizenship requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Three years of practical engineering duties including corrosion prevention and hull/ship coatings.
• Three years of applying Clean Air Act, NESHAP, EPA, OSHA, ASTM 718F regulations and VOC compliance.
• NACE corrosion certification or equivalent.
• High school diploma or equivalent with basic algebra/geometry/physics background.

Responsibilities

• Receive, evaluate, and interpret information to determine reliable operation of HM&E systems.
• Provide engineering and technical support for design, repair, installation, and testing of HM&E systems.
• Provide shipboard troubleshooting and onsite support to resolve issues.
• Assist with test procedure development, assessment, and monitoring for propulsion, electrical, mechanical, and information systems.
• Analyze CASREPs, 3M data, and maintenance trends to identify reliability issues and cost drivers.
• Support laboratory-scale testing and shipboard T&E efforts related to HM&E systems.

Skills

Corrosion prevention

Hull/ship coatings

Onsite troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NACE corrosion certification

Tools

VOC compliance knowledge

OSHA/regulatory familiarity

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.