Steam Main Propulsion and Auxiliary Equipment Technician

Invictus Associates, LLC; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Invictus Associates, LLC in Norfolk, VA seeks a Steam Main Propulsion and Auxiliary Equipment Technician to support Navy vessels. The role centers on operation, repair, and assessment of main reduction gears, shafts, bearings, and auxiliary equipment, with emphasis on vibration analysis and reliability.

Candidate must have extensive hands-on experience with naval machinery, familiarity with ESR/DFS/EATP procedures, and be prepared to obtain Category II Vibration Analyst certification within six

Qualifications

• Experience using MARMC's ESR database and DFS technical reviews.
• 10 years in operation, repair and assessment of Navy marine main reduction gear, turning gear, bearings and related components.
• Experience in GTG reduction gear alignments and machinery vibration analysis.
• Category II Vibration Analyst certification within six months of order award or onboarding.
• Recent hands-on experience with the listed equipment (within 18 months).
• ABET BS in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of related experience.

Skills

MARMC ESR database experience

Engineering DFS technical reviews

EATP development/review experience

US Navy Main/Auxiliary gear knowledge

Vibration analysis experience

GTG reduction gear alignments

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering BS

Job description

Invictus Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

Position: Steam Main Propulsion and Auxiliary Equipment Technician

Location: Norfolk, VA

Job Id: 211

# of Openings: 1

Steam Main Propulsion and Auxiliary Equipment Technician

Location: Norfolk VA (possible OCONUS travel as assigned by the government).

Secret Clearance Required

Opening Available Immediately

In search of candidates with experience in Automatic Boiler Control Systems, Main/Auxiliary/Waste Heat Boilers, Main Feed Systems, Main Shaft Seals, Line Shaft Bearings, Main Reduction Gears, Pump alignments and Vibration Analysis.

Because shipboard systems, equipment, and components are continually updated and vary across U.S. Navy and Foreign Military Sales vessels—and because multiple versions of the same systems may be in service across different classes and platforms, the items listed should not be considered all-inclusive.

Contractor personnel shall possess the following minimum experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Required - Experience using MARMC's Engineering Service Request (ESR) database, providing Departure from Specification (DFS) technical reviews to government Branch Head. Experience developing and reviewing Engineering Approved Technical Procedures (EATP).
• Required - Ten (10) years' experience in operation, repair, maintenance, and assessment of US Navy Marine Main Reduction Gear, Turning Gear, Line Shaft Bearings, Thrust Bearings, Shaft Seals, Bulkhead Shaft Seals, and Auxiliary Equipment.
• Required - Experience in GTG Reduction Gear alignments, clutch assessment and repairs, and machinery vibration analysis.
• Desired - Five (5) years specialized hands-on experience in operation, repair, maintenance, and assessment of US Naval Marine Main Reduction Gear, Turning Gear, Shaft Line Bearings, Thrust Bearings, Main Shaft Seals, Bulkhead Shaft Seals, Gas Turbine Generator Reduction Gear, Emergency Diesel Generator Pedestal Bearings, Air Operated Diaphragm Control Valves and Auxiliary Equipment.
• Must obtain certification of at least Category II Vibration Analyst, or higher, within six (6) months of task order award or new employee onboarding.
• Must have recent (within 18 months) hands-on experience with operation, repair, maintenance, and assessment of respective equipment.
• In substitution of the above requirements, a degreed Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university with at least three (3) years of experience in mechanical repairs and troubleshooting of rotating machinery.