Senior Maintenance Specialist

Senior Maintenance Specialist

This role is contingent and based on customer approval and candidate fulfillment of pre hire duties.

Purpose:

• Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for a Senior Maintenance Specialist Technician (mechanical) who will be key support to the Carrier Engineering Maintenance Assistance Team (CEMAT).

Job Description:

• Provide technical support as required to ships force for the assessment, fault isolation, repair, and final adjustment of specific items of Carrier Engineering Maintenance Assistance Team (CEMAT) systems and equipment and conduct functional checks and operational tests of those systems onboard ship. Perform on board US Naval vessels located at Newport News Shipbuilding.
• Support shall include repair support by JSNs, On the Job Training (OJT), logistics support/review/validations, material condition assessments and quality assurance.
• Update and maintain configuration and availability report database systems.
• Develop or update on board training and curriculum and conduct instruction to Sailors onboard U.S. Naval Aircraft Carriers.

Qualifications:

• Must have an associate's degree in an appropriate discipline from an accredited college or university. May be substituted for up to 2 years of technician experience.
• Must have working knowledge of drawings, Navy operations, NAVSEA instructions, WAF and Tagout requirements
• Must have 12 years of experience in the operations, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems onboard U.S. Naval ships is required, including:
• Must have 4 years of experience directing or supervising a work force of skilled technical personnel in the performance of repair and maintenance functions.
• Must have 5 years of experience in administration of the Navy 3-M and supply system.
• Must have 5 years of experience with shipboard propulsion plants or auxiliary machinery equipment and/or nuclear-powered propulsion plants maintenance and repair on U.S. Aircraft Carriers.

Desired Qualifications:

• Two or more years' experience with pump and valve removal, overhaul, installation and alignment is preferred
• Pump laser alignment certification is preferred.

Security Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a background security check for access to the shipyard.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional Travel-Less than 10% travel
• If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: )

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight will be determined by the specific job but no less than 30 pounds.
• Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces.
• Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of naval vessels.
• The ship is undergoing a mid-life refueling and complex overhaul, employee may be exposed to fumes and irritants including welding/burning fumes, paints, oils, greases and various cleaning solutions and solvents, noise, high heat and humidity hazards while wearing the required Personal Protective equipment (PPE)

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie's commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401(k) with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Pay Range: $25 - $40 per hour