Marine Mechanic - Lead Technician

Marine Mechanic – Lead TechnicianImperial Beach, CA | Full-Time U.S. Navy RIB and Patrol Boat Support Navy Chiefs — Continue Supporting the Fleet After Your Service Transitioning from the Navy as an Engineman Chief (ENC) or Machinist’s Mate Chief (MMC)? Bring your mechanical expertise and leadership experience to Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc., supporting Navy rigid-hull inflatable boats (RIBs) and patrol boats in Imperial Beach, California. Your experience troubleshooting propulsion casualties, leading maintenance teams, and keeping boats ready for operations has a direct application here. This civilian role offers the opportunity to continue supporting the Navy while working on marine diesel engines, waterjets, transmissions, generators, and related mechanical systems. Transitioning and retired Navy Chiefs are encouraged to apply. Experienced Sailors, veterans, and marine industry professionals who meet the qualifications are also welcome. Why Join Epsilon Systems Become an employee-owner. Epsilon Systems is a 100% employee-owned company with an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for eligible employees. Build your civilian career with benefits. Epsilon offers medical and dental coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) retirement plan, subject to eligibility and plan terms. Continue supporting the Navy. Epsilon provides engineering, assessment, maintenance, and repair support for Navy aircraft carriers, surface ships, submarines, and service craft. Put your Chief’s experience to work. Apply your technical judgment, direct maintenance personnel, coordinate work, and serve as the primary liaison with Government representatives. Support operations at home and overseas. This position supports marine maintenance requirements within and outside the continental United States, with overseas travel as required. Your Role As the Marine Mechanic–Lead Technician, you will serve as the primary point of contact for problem resolution and Government coordination. You will have authority to make program-related decisions and ensure contract deliverables are accurate and submitted on time. You will provide troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and material assessments of marine propulsion and power generation equipment in accordance with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications. What You Will Do Coordinate program requirements, subcontractors, and employees. Direct maintenance personnel, identify complex technical problems, and develop effective solutions. Troubleshoot equipment and system failures to the component level using schematics, diagrams, technical instructions, and defined plans. Perform boat lay-ups, start-ups, and related maintenance checks for boats in the mid-level storage program. Prepare written reports documenting completed work and corrective actions. Maintain shop equipment and perform other assigned maintenance and repair duties. Provide technical support for the operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of equipment including: Cummins diesel engines. Hamilton HJ292 and HM651 waterjets. Twin Disc marine gear transmissions. Westerbeke 33KW EDE D-NET generators. If you have maintained Navy RIBs, 34PB or 40PB patrol boats, or comparable small craft, highlight that experience in your application. Minimum Qualifications A minimum of 10 years of general marine propulsion and/or power generation experience in operations, maintenance, repair, or inspections. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical or marine engineering may be substituted for 3 of the 5 years of experience. A minimum of 5 of the 10 years of experience must be specialized marine propulsion or power generation maintenance, repair, or inspection experience at the engineer, technician, planner, designer, foreman, or quality assurance level, concentrating on the specific application. High school diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of the proper use of diagnostic equipment. Ability to direct subordinate personnel. Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. Organizational skills and effective oral and written communication. Strong understanding of technical requirements and the ability to identify technical problems and solutions. Ability to work in a team environment and adapt to changing requirements. Ability to travel overseas when required. Possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Ability to obtain a U.S. passport. Preferred Qualifications Prior military expeditionary equipment maintenance experience. Graduate of the CUMMINS Insite Familiarization course with an Insite Qualification and Tier 3 QSB/QSC Engine Qualifications. And/or Certification to work on Mercury Outboard Systems, including Optimax and Verado outboard engines, with completion of Intro to CDS and Verado/Optimax I & II qualifications. Ready for Your Next Chapter After the Navy? Bring the experience you gained leading Sailors and maintaining Navy boats to a civilian role supporting the Fleet. Apply with an updated resume highlighting your Navy rating, leadership assignments, boat platforms, engine experience, and technical qualifications. Transitioning Sailors should include their anticipated availability. Recruiting Contact:Aaron Arce | Recruiter | USMC Veteran[emailprotected] | View phone number on click.appcast.io Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. ADA Notations: Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes up to 50 lbs. Ability to work in a field environment (and in some cases, areas of extreme heat and humidity such as Japan, Guam, Djibouti, etc). Ability to be able to work in maintenance shop environment Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States. Job may require bending, stooping, lifting, and will be in an environment of low and high temperatures.