Chief Engineer (RSC)

Chief Engineer

SA-TECH is seeking to hire a Chief Engineer for various vessels at Naval Base Point Loma to ensure they are operational at all times.

Specific duties include (but are not limited to):

• Performs daily preventative maintenance and operates the propulsion and auxiliary engineering equipment and systems while underway.
• Maintains daily, weekly and monthly logs.
• Oversees the Assistant Engineer in daily assigned duties.
• Ensures that the vessel is ready for operations at all times.
• Accurately documents system parameters for all main and auxiliary engineering equipment and monitors equipment performance while in operation.
• Performs Corrective Maintenance and troubleshoots issues with onboard systems.
• Maintains an accurate inventory of onboard engineering department parts and supplies.

Work Conditions:

• Will work ashore and afloat on the RSC vessels
• Overtime is required
• Vessels may stay out at sea and not return to port multiple days (but not weeks or months) in a row (occurs frequently)
• Operations are conducted in a variety of weather conditions and sea states
• Normal shipboard physical activity is required

Requirements

Education/Experience/Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of previous experience as a Designated Duty Engineer or higher is required; ten (10) years is preferred.
• Must be familiar with common preventative/corrective maintenance actions, maintenance programs, supervising engine room personnel, accurate completion of routine marine engineering documentation, official logs, records and administrative procedures.
• USCG Designated Duty Engineer 4000 HP Upon Near Coastal Waters with valid medical certificate required.
• USCG Designated Duty Engineer Any HP or greater with valid medical certificate preferred.
• Current Driver's License required; must be able to be insured through company's vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
• U.S. Citizenship required and you must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to hire date and maintain a SECRET clearance throughout employment.
• All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.

SA-TECH provides employees with:

• Employee Recognition
• Above-Average Compensation
• Competitive Employee Benefits
• Continuous Training and Professional Development
• Ample Career Advancement Opportunities

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• Paid time off and Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Leave

Other Important Information You Should Know:

• By applying to this posting, you are expressing interest in the advertised position but could be considered for other career opportunities within our company requiring similar skills and experience. Should a match be identified, you may be contacted for this as well as other openings, including future opportunities.
• SA-TECH supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules are program-dependent and range from standard 40 hours over a five-day work week while others may be different. These alternate schedules are strictly program-dependent and provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
• SA-TECH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
• SA-TECH participates in the United States Department of Homeland Security E-Verify system and will verify information and photo submitted through the E-Verify system to verify authorization to work within the U.S.
• The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
• Our priority is always maintaining an achievement- and opportunity-oriented work environment for all of our employees, coupled with a dedication to a healthy work-life balance. We are passionate about the professional development of our workforce. Continuously demonstrating our commitment to the values of quality, integrity, and excellence, our goal is to serve and empower today's - and tomorrow's - war fighters.
• With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse opportunities across the United States designed to propel, develop, and boost careers. Our flexible work schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable SA-TECH employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at, and outside of, work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc