Lead Marine Gas Turbine Inspector (Navy RATT)

Job Description

Job Description

THOR Solutions is seeking an experienced Lead Marine Gas Turbine Inspector (MGTI) to support the Navy Readiness Assistance Training Team (RATT) for Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) in San Diego, CA. RATT is a Type Commander (TYCOM) asset employed to provide timely direct support to ships, tailored to the ship's needs and requirements. RATT ship visits are intended to significantly enhance a ship's organic proficiency and capabilities for a discrete period of time as added capability to conduct training, and address material issues. RATT provides proficient subject matter experts to conduct Sailor centric deck-plate training, material review, program auditing, and naval readiness support to enhance overall proficiency and material readiness through recommendations to the ship and staff to enhance CNSP ship's readiness to conduct sustained operations at sea in support of the nation's strategic objectives.

An ideal candidate has at least two tours as a Navy Marine Gas Turbine Inspector with Navy surface ship maintenance processes, as well as significant experience with gas turbine main propulsion as an Engineering Officer of the Watch, Propulsion Plan Watch Officer, Chief Engineer, or equivalent.

 
This position is contingent upon contract award, anticipated for October 2026.

Typical Responsibilities.  This position’s responsibilities include (but are not limited to): 

• Coordinate, schedule, and conduct ship training visits for the purpose of improving Sailor proficiency in the operation and maintenance of ships systems through targeted training and aiding ship's leadership in assessing material condition and readiness program efficacy.
• Compile, curate, develop, and provide training resources (references and curriculum) for ship systems, required programs, technical watchstanding, installed equipment, and maintenance management for use in classroom and deckplate training for ship's force and RATT personnel.
• Teach and reinforce sound shipboard operating principles and processes through leadership by example and deckplate training.
• Conduct comprehensive material condition assessments for installed equipment, portable equipment, safety gear, ship systems, and ship structure.
• Review and assess ship's preventive and corrective maintenance and operating processes and procedures for ship systems, installed equipment, and associated evolutions.
• Advise ship's leadership regarding crew proficiency, material condition, maintenance practices, and required program efficacy.

Primary Work Location: Full time onsite in San Diego, CA. A candidate located in Everett, WA or Pearl Habor, HI is less ideal but may be considered.

Anticipated Travel:

• This position involves up to 35% travel, including travel to overseas/OCONUS locations, in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).
• Common travel destinations include, but are not limited to: Everett, WA; Pearl Harbor, HI; Sasebo, Japan; Yokosuka, Japan; and Singapore.

Typical Physical Activity:

• Mix of desk/computer work in an office environment and hands-on technical or instructor work in a waterfront/shipboard environment.
• May involve: repetitive motion, talking, traversing shipboard environments (e.g., tight or confined spaces, ladders, hatches), or vision.
• Must be physically able to climb up/down a pilot’s ladder to board a naval vessel underway at sea and stay onboard on a U.S. Naval vessel.

 
Typical Pay Range: The anticipated pay range for this position in the identified location(s) is $85,000 – 95,000/year. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education, qualifications, and experience. 

 
Existing SECRET Security Clearance Required: This position requires an existing active or interim Secret security clearance prior to hire. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance; therefore, only current U.S. citizens will be considered for this position.

 
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• At least fifteen (15) years of supervisory experience in analyses, information system operations, and implementation of technical projects relevant to RATT.
• Extensive Navy technical management experience on multiple ships.
• Extensive experience as shipboard Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) on multiple Gas Turbine ships.
• Extensive experience (at least 2 tours) as Navy Marine Gas Turbine Inspector with Navy surface ship maintenance processes.
• At least fifteen (15) years of supervisory level watchstanding experience on warships or military auxiliaries with gas turbine main propulsion as Engineering Officer of the Watch, Propulsion Plant Watch Officer, Chief Engineer, or equivalent responsible for overall propulsion plant operations and associated control and auxiliary systems.
• Extensive experience conducting marine gas turbine inspections on surface warships or military auxiliaries with qualifications and certification as or equivalent to a Navy Marine Gas Turbine Inspector.
• Direct operational and maintenance experience, within the last five (5) years, with gas turbine main propulsion, gas turbine generators, associated control systems, and associated auxiliaries currently in use by the Navy.

• Proficient with common productivity software including the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and support fast-paced operational environments. 
• Excellent personnel management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

 
Additional Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:   

• At least twenty-five (25) years of relevant experience is highly desirable.

Benefit Offerings: Along with competitive pay, THOR offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off (accrued)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match and traditional/Roth options
• Medical Insurance (3 plan options) + TRICARE Supplemental Coverage
• Dental Insurance (2 plan options)
• Vision Insurance Plan
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter/Transit Benefits
• Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Pet Benefits
• Legal Resources
• ID Theft Benefits
• Employee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program
• Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

Please be aware that many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Founded in 2009, THOR Solutions, LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veteran’s Excellence (CVE) verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry, worldwide. THOR provides innovative and tailored expertise in multidisciplinary engineering, project and program management, business and financial management, technical support, integrated logistics support, training support, fleet support, corporate operations support, assessments and studies. THOR is privileged to deliver service solutions to the nation’s most complex military, public sector and industry challenges.

THOR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities . THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part the employment selection process, please contact us at View email address on ziprecruiter.com or View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

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