UNREP Mechanical Engineering Technician

Thor Industries; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

THOR Solutions seeks a Naval Mechanical Engineering Technician to support UNREP systems at NSWC PHD, based in Virginia Beach, VA. The role involves installation, maintenance, and collaboration with a team in a DoD environment.

You will review engineering drawings and manuals, assist with ECPs, and participate in factory acceptance testing. Travel is required to various Eastern US shipyards and potential overseas locations; DoD Secret clearance is preferred or eligible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of demonstrated Naval mechanical support experience preferred.
• Experience in a shipyard, contractor, or active-duty Navy environment preferred.
• Experience with UNREP equipment and hydraulics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical technician engineering services for installation and maintenance of UNREP systems.
• Review and input to Technical Manuals, Engineering Drawings and related documentation.
• Support logistics-related issues as needed and contribute to ECP inputs.
• Witness and report on factory acceptance testing.

Skills

Naval mechanical engineering

UNREP equipment knowledge

Hydraulics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Engineering drawings

MS Office

Job description

Position Overview

THOR Solutions is seeking a motivated Naval Mechanical Engineering Technician to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) C63 Department, based in Virginia Beach, VA. The Underway Replenishment (UNREP) Division is charged with ensuring the successful deployment of advanced UNREP systems and continued sustainment of legacy UNREP systems. The ideal candidate will have strong work ethic, desire to learn, and the ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical technician engineering services for installation and maintenance support of the E-STREAM, current UNREP and prototype UNREP systems.
• Review and provide input to new or revised Technical Manuals, Engineering Drawings and other technical documentation.
• Provide input when needed for logistics related issues.
• Assist with inputs to Engineering Change Proposals (ECP).
• Witness and report on factory acceptance testing.

Location

Full time onsite at Dam Neck Naval Base in Virginia Beach, VA.

Travel

Must be willing to spend up to a month on travel in various shipyard locations around the Eastern United States or even possibly OCONUS/Overseas locations in Europe.

Physical Activity

Primarily desk/computer work in an office environment. May involve repetitive motion, periodic visits to waterfront/shipboard environments, traversing shipboard environments such as confined spaces, ladders, hatches, and vision.

Security Clearance Eligibility

This position requires a DoD Secret security clearance. A qualified candidate must either already possess an active or interim Secret security clearance (preferred) or be eligible for a Secret security clearance upon hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 3-5 years of demonstrated experience providing Naval Mechanical and similar support, preferably in the U.S. Department of Defense, Navy, or Coast Guard marketplaces.
• Experience gained in a shipyard, as a contractor, or as active‑duty Navy is preferred.
• Experience as a Naval Engineman, Machinist Mate, or Boatswain with UNREP equipment and hydraulics.
• Knowledge of new UNREP systems, shipyard environments, and program management to effectively install new systems such as E-STREAM on multiple platforms, including both back‑fit and forward‑fit installations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

THOR is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability status, or status as a protected veteran. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is the law.