Ship Deck Systems Test and Activation Engineer, Mid-Level

Reliability & Performance Technologies ( R&P ); Gautier (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliability & Performance Technologies ( R&P ) seeks a mid-level ship deck systems test and activation engineer to join our defense-focused team. The role involves end-to-end testing, grooming, and activation of deck systems, with emphasis on maintenance, troubleshooting, and field support in shipyard environments.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with hull, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic systems and a valid DoD security clearance or the ability to qualify.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Willingness to travel to multiple locations for ship tests and sea trials.
• Possess or be able to qualify for a Secret DoD security clearance.
• Ability to read and follow technical documentation and work items.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, groom, activate, and test ship deck systems end-to-end.
• Provide activation, operation, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance support for deck systems (hull, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and associated gear).
• Plan and execute tests; determine requirements, modifications, and procedures; report findings.
• Collaborate with engineers and field personnel on technical problems and action plans.
• Train junior engineers on test and activation techniques.
• Read and follow drawings, manuals, test plans and procedures.

Skills

Ship deck systems

Activation testing

Troubleshooting

System operations

Documentation reading

MS Office

Travel readiness

Security clearance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

R&P is looking for an experienced mid-level ship deck systems test and activation engineer who wants to join our team. We are a small-sized defense contractor providing Engineering, Logistics, Program Management and Technical Services to government and commercial maritime clients. We need a ship deck system operator with system operation, grooming, troubleshooting, and test experience ready to join a fast-paced and exciting work environment in shipbuilding and modernization. This job is ideal for U.S. Navy veterans and U.S. Merchant Mariners (credentialed). Candidates must be comfortable with and confident in their abilities to trace, inspect, align, and operate ship deck systems in a demanding shipyard environment.

• Perform complete end-to-end ship system inspection, grooming, activation, and test of assigned systems.
• Provide activation, operations, testing, troubleshooting, and OEM suggested maintenance, support for deck systems including hull, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and other towing, salvage, and rescue mission systems. Systems and equipment include bollards, bits, chocks, capstans, watertight doors, flag hoist systems, deck cranes, anchor windlass, mooring and towing, tow winches, padeyes, lifelines, pilot ladders, and brows.
• Plan or assist in planning tests to evaluate equipment performance; determine test requirements, equipment modification, and test procedures; conduct tests and analyze and evaluate test results; and prepare reports on findings and recommendations.
• Conduct research to provide drawings, technical manual information, design specifications, and engineering technical recommendations for corrective actions.
• Provide technical assistance and support on technical problems in collaboration with engineers, test engineers and field engineers working test for hull, mechanical, electrical, and mission/deck system components or equipment.
• Paired with senior test and activation engineers, perform on-the-job training to improve test and activation knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Excellent skills in ship system operations, servicing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Ship system grooming, test, and activation experience is highly preferred.
• Must have the ability to read, understand and follow technical documentation such as work item requirements, drawings, technical manuals, test plans, and test procedures.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent physical condition with the ability to lift 50 pounds on your own.
• Willingness to travel to various locations in support of ship test, activation, and sea trials.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Prior service in the U.S. Navy or U.S. Merchant Mariners is highly preferred.
• Must be proficient in full suite of Microsoft Office products and tools.
• Valid secret DoD security clearance, or the ability to qualify and maintain one.
• High School diploma or GED plus at least 5 years of relevant work experience.

R&P Technologies provides equal opportunity for all persons and prohibits discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), veteran or marital status, or any other factor prohibited by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave, compensation, and training.

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