HM&E Fleet Introduction/Planned Maintenance Representative (PMR) - San Diego, CA

Serco; Ramona (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. has an opening for a HM&E Fleet Introduction/Planned Maintenance Representative (PMR) in San Diego, CA.

You will provide technical, planning, and execution support for Amphibious Warship post-delivery, modernization, maintenance, and fleet introduction efforts, serving as a liaison among Program Office, Ship's Force, RMCs, SUPSHIP, and engineering stakeholders to ensure HM&E is maintained, modernized, tested, and transitioned to Fleet operations.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Associate's Degree with 12+ years experience considered.
• High School Diploma/GED with 14+ years experience considered.
• 10+ years Navy surface ship maintenance/modernization experience.
• Knowledge of LHA/LPD HM&E systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Ability to read technical drawings, ECRs, SCDs, and engineering installation packages.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and coordination of HM&E modernization, maintenance, repair, and testing onboard LHA/LPD ships.
• Coordinate with NAVSEA, RMCs, SUPSHIP, Planning Yards, Shipbuilders, and Fleet activities.
• Support IMS, POA&M, and Readiness Matrices development and execution.
• Track CFRs, trials, and engineering discrepancies.
• Support Fleet Introduction by coordinating training, logistics, and technical documentation.

Skills

DoD clearance knowledge

US citizenship

Strong communication

Planning and coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree +12 years experience

High School Diploma/GED +14 years experience

Tools

MS Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint Project)

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

If you desire an opportunity to help the Navy and Marine Corps, then Serco has a great opportunity for you!

As our HM&E Fleet Introduction/Planned Maintenance Representative (PMR) in San Diego, CA you will provide technical, planning, and execution support for Amphibious Warship post-delivery, modernization, maintenance, and fleet introduction efforts and serve as the primary liaison between Program Office personnel, Ship's Force, Regional Maintenance Centers (RMCs), Planning Yards, SUPSHIP, installation activities, and engineering stakeholders to ensure Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) systems are properly maintained, modernized, tested, and transitioned to Fleet operations.

Serco supports LHA and LPD Class ships during Post Delivery Availabilities, Work Opportunity (WOO) periods, and Fleet Introduction activities.

Will consider candidates for the following locations:

• San Diego, CA
• Pascagoula, Mississippi
• Norfolk, VA

In This Role, You Will

• Provide technical oversight and coordination of HM&E modernization, maintenance, repair, and testing efforts onboard LHA and LPD class ships.
• Review and assess Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Alteration Installation Team (AIT) packages, Work Specifications, Technical Foundation Papers (TFPs), and maintenance planning documentation.
• Coordinate with Program Office personnel, Ship's Force, Regional Maintenance Centers, Planning Yards, SUPSHIP, and industry partners to ensure successful execution of maintenance and modernization activities.
• Support development, review, and execution of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and Readiness Matrices.
• Monitor and report HM&E installation progress, technical risks, material issues, and testing status.
• Conduct ship checks to validate installation requirements, equipment locations, cable routing, foundations, and interference concerns.
• Support development and execution of Test and Inspection Plans (TIPs), Operational Test Procedures (OTPs), and system certification activities.
• Track and manage Condition Found Reports (CFRs), Trial Cards, Departure from Specification requests, and engineering discrepancies.
• Support Fleet Introduction efforts by coordinating training, logistics, technical documentation, and maintenance requirements with Fleet stakeholders.
• Review Planned Maintenance System (PMS) requirements and assist with development and validation of maintenance products associated with new construction and modernization efforts.
• Participate in planning conferences, production meetings, readiness reviews, PSA/IPDA/PDA planning events, and technical interchange meetings.
• Support INSURV, Final Contract Trials (FCT) and other certification events as required.
• Provide weekly and monthly status reports identifying accomplishments, risks, mitigation plans, and schedule impacts.
• Technical Audits- Review technical documentation, asses risk, and evaluate compliance with industry standards.
• Readiness Diagnostics: Identify performance weaknesses and operational bottlenecks.
• Mitigation and Training: Provide direct, “deckplate training to crews and teams to address vulnerabilities and correct issues before major inspections.
• Support Ships Force Light Off Assessment and other operational testing events

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

• An active DoD Secret clearance
  • US Citizenship
• A Bachelor's Degree
  • Or an Associate's Degree with minimum 12 years of experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree
  • Or a High School Diploma/GED with minimum 14 years of experience will be considered in lieu of Degree
• Minimum 10 years of experience supporting U.S. Navy surface ship maintenance, modernization, engineering, or fleet introduction efforts
• Demonstrated knowledge of LHA and/or LPD Class ship HM&E systems
• Working knowledge of shipboard propulsion, electrical distribution, auxiliary systems, damage control systems, HVAC, steering, ballast, fuel, and engineering control systems
• Experience supporting Navy maintenance availabilities, including IPDA, PDA, FOA, WOO’s, PSA, or similar maintenance periods
• Ability to review and interpret technical drawings, ship specifications, ECRs, Ship Change Documents (SCDs), and engineering installation packages
• Experience coordinating with NAVSEA Program Offices, RMCs, SUPSHIP, Planning Yards, Shipbuilders, and Fleet activities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project
• Ability to support activities in a shipyard or naval facility
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time in support of ship checks, maintenance availability, trials, fleet introduction events, and technical meetings
  • Frequent travel to shipyards, waterfront facilities, and fleet concentration areas including Norfolk, Mayport, San Diego, Pascagoula, and associated maintenance locations
• Ability to perform this physically demanding role;
  • Some work will occur within an industrial field office, outdoors and/or aboard ship while the ship is undergoing construction, alteration, activation, overhaul, repair, and/or underway trials.
  • Walking through potentially uneven terrain ashore and onboard and climbing ladders throughout naval vessels to accomplish ship checks will be required.
  • Exposure to high noise levels, uncomfortable temperatures, heights, or other industrial safety conditions will require use of personal protective clothing and equipment.

Additional Desired Experience And Skills

• Prior experience supporting PMS 377, PMS 317, SEA 21, or related NAVSEA organizations
• Former U.S. Navy Engineering Department, Maintenance Team, Waterfront Engineering, or Shipyard experience
• Experience with Engineering Control Systems (ECS), Integrated Condition Assessment System (ICAS), Auxiliary Control Systems, Damage Control Systems, Electrical Distribution Systems, and Propulsion Plant Control Systems
• Knowledge of Navy maintenance and modernization processes, including CMP, CSMP, Fleet Introduction, and Configuration Management
• Familiarity with Navy Data Environment (NDE), Navy Maintenance Database (NMD), and maintenance planning tools

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government‑issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [e-mail].

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance‑based incentives, and benefits that promote well‑being and work‑life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time‑off programs that support work‑life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job‑related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long‑term incentive opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [e-mail].