Senior Waterfront Corrosion Technician

MaineGuide; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an experienced Waterfront Engineering Technician V (Corrosion) in Bath, ME to support on-site Hull, Mechanical & Electrical engineering and technical services for DDG 51 Class Flight III ships. You will assist in corrosion control, documentation, and lifecycle support to ensure operational readiness.

The role demands extensive corrosion experience, regulatory compliance, and coordination with ship crews for trials and readiness activities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a high school, trade, industrial, or correspondence school with credits in algebra, plane geometry, trigonometry, and physics.
• Five (5) years of experience in the prevention and control of corrosion and in hull, topside, interior, and deck surface coating systems with Navy ships.
• Five (5) years of experience with the application of the regulations of the Clean Air Act, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), EPA, OSHA, ASTM 718F, and the Material Data Safety Sheet with regards to VOC compliance.
• Five (5) years of experience conducting surveys of underwater hull, topside, interior, and decks to determine the effectiveness of specific corrosion control systems such as attendance at Surface Ship Availabilities

Responsibilities

• Technical Support: Research technical requirements, availability, and alternatives for spare parts and assemblies for ship systems and equipment; provide actionable information to end users.
• Deliver updates and revisions to technical documentation concerning installation, testing, operation, and maintenance of ship systems and equipment.
• Support updates related to Engineering Operational Sequencing System (EOSS), Technical Manuals, and Planned Maintenance System (PMS).
• Crew Coordination: Assist in crew familiarization processes including, but not limited to: preparation for AEGIS Light Off (ALO), Main Engine Light Off (MELO), Ship Trials, Counterpart Services, Crew Move Aboard (CMA), Damage Control Material Assessment (DCMA), Light Off Assessment (LOA), and Crew Certification Phases 1 and 2.
• Integrated Logistics Support: Provide technical reviews of System and Equipment Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) elements as directed by NSWCPD.
• Lifecycle Services: Support full life-cycle activities for DDG 51 Class ships, focusing on Flight III specific systems.
• Additional Duties: Experience with shipboard corrosion control is highly valued, especially performing corrosion control inspections and/or holding AMPP CIP inspector certification.

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an experienced Waterfront Engineering Technician V (Corrosion) in Bath, ME to support on-site Hull, Mechanical & Electrical engineering and technical services for DDG 51 Class Flight III ships. You will assist in corrosion control, documentation, and lifecycle support to ensure operational readiness.

The role demands extensive corrosion experience, regulatory compliance, and coordination with ship crews for trials and readiness activities.