Senior Diesel Engine Inspector - Navy Overhauls & Diagnostics

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a full-time Diesel Engine Inspector III.

The role involves minimal supervision and provides technical assistance for maintenance, repair, and overhaul of diesel engines per Navy requirements and OEM specs, domestically and internationally as needed. The incumbent will inspect engines periodically, troubleshoot faults, review PCPs, train active-duty personnel, plan tests, and prepare reports.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in general marine propulsion or power generation experience in operations, maintenance, repair, or inspections.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Graduate of Navy's Diesel Engine Inspector course listed in CeTARS CANTRAC Volume II, Course# A-652-0311, (NEC 4314).
• Knowledgeable in Navy QA and Planning procedures.
• Knowledge of proper use of diagnostic equipment.
• Knowledgeable in Navy Quality assurance practices and Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) chapters relating to maintenance of diesel engines.
• Possess Basic computer skills.
• Possess effective oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Conducts diesel engine inspections every 18-24 months on boats having engines rated at 500 horsepower or greater.
• Reviews and/or prepares Process Control Procedures (PCPs) relating to diesel engine work.
• Uses technical knowledge and experience to troubleshoot faults and casualties on a variety of diesel engines.
• Provides assistance in identifying causes for equipment/system failure to the component level.
• Provides technical assistance and on the job training to active duty maintenance personnel relative to the operation, maintenance, grooming, overhaul, and repair of diesel engines.
• Performs non-routine and complex assignments involving responsibility for planning and conducting complete diesel engine repairs/overhauls.
• Plans tests to evaluate diesel engine performance. Determines test requirements, and test procedures; conducts tests using all types of instruments; analyzes and evaluates test results in order to prepare reports on findings.
• Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions.
• Briefs chain of command on the status of assigned diesel repairs and/or overhauls.
• Provides written reports for all work accomplished and completed action documentation.
• Maintains diesel engine inspection schedule, tracking inspection results and reporting results to the maintenance officer.
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of maintenance/repair as required when not engaged in DEI duties.

Skills

Marine propulsion experience

Diesel engine troubleshooting

Written and verbal communication

SECRET clearance eligibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Navy Diesel Engine Inspector course (CeTARS CANTRAC A-652-0311, NEC 4314)

Tools

Diagnostic equipment knowledge

Navy QA procedures knowledge

JFMM knowledge

Job description

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a full-time Diesel Engine Inspector III.

The role involves minimal supervision and provides technical assistance for maintenance, repair, and overhaul of diesel engines per Navy requirements and OEM specs, domestically and internationally as needed. The incumbent will inspect engines periodically, troubleshoot faults, review PCPs, train active-duty personnel, plan tests, and prepare reports.