#2649 Senior Field Engineer (FE40) Gas Turbine Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities:

Full Time position supporting the Self Defense Test Ship (SDTS) filling

a Senior Field Engineer position as GS (Gas Turbine Technician) on the SDTS. The SDTS is located at

port Hueneme, California.

Position Qualifications:

• Must have a technical degree and 7 to 9 years of gas turbine experience Or no degree and 11- 13

years of experience as a Navy GS.

• Must have experience with the gas turbine mechanical, electrical, electronics, maintenance and

operations.

• Must be able to use test equipment for troubleshooting and be able to read engineering

drawings.

• Must be able to support the integration and installation of Navy/COTS

systems/equipment.

• Must be able to work independently completing onboard maintenance requirements.

• Must be able to read and understand EOSS procedures and troubleshoot electrical equipment to

determine root cause failure modes.

• Must be able to mentor subordinates and provide training instructions.

• Must be able to support overnight underway evolutions (includes regular

housekeeping/cleaning).

• Must be able to take log readings and stand underway watches.

• Must have basic computer Microsoft Office skills (i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, data

entry)

• Must serve as member of ship’s Damage Control Fire Party.

• Have a valid driver’s license with own transportation.

• Must have no criminal record and be able to satisfactorily complete background check.

• Must be able to work under minimal supervision, perform and complete tasks with limited

guidance. Able to follow company policies and procedures.

• Able to write, speak and understand English and able to write clear, detailed reports.

• Able to complete STCW Basic Training courses and obtain TWIC Card and Coast Guard MMC.

• Must be able to complete Coast Guard Physical exam.

Preferred Skills:

• EOOW, PACC, or EPCC Qualifications.

• Experience and competence in US Navy Planned Maintenance System (PMS).

• Knowledge of the operation of LM2500 Gas Turbine propulsion systems and Allison 501 K-17/34 Gas

Turbine Generators and their associated support and auxiliary systems.

• GSE/GSM “C” School.

• Experience with CG-47 or DD-963 class ships.

• Experience working with and troubleshooting Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Programmable Logic

Control (PLC) systems

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to climb up and down the shipboard vertical ladders.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

• Must be able to pass Shipboard Fire Party School.

• Must be able to get underway to support mission operations.