PRINCIPAL, TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING

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.

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc