PRINCIPAL, TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING

Description

Position Type: Full-time, Non-exempt

Work Location: Naval Base Point Loma, CA

Pay Info: $46.37/hr plus $7.50/hr (Health & Wellness through the Union)

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy. Our 36-year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we’ve developed a standout reputation for providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction.

At Naval Base Point Loma (NBPL), SA-TECH provides O&M support for home-ported Range Support Crafts (RSC) vessels. Located on the Point Loma peninsula in the city of San Diego, NBPL is a major U.S. Navy base, housing over 70 tenant commands, including submarines, a floating dry dock, and various other military units.

This is not a position that is underway for long periods and all applicants must live within an hour-drive from Point Loma in order to satisfy meeting government mission requirements.

The RSCs provide fleet training support for the Southern California Tactical Training Range (SCTTR) in the San Clemente Island Range Complex (SCIRC) W-291 area.

SA-TECH is seeking to hire a Chief Engineer for various vessels at NBPL 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

Expressing Interest: 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.

Work Schedules: 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.

At SA-TECH , 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.

All responses will be handled with strict confidentiality.

** Please note that the provided salary information is a general guideline. SA-TECH considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education, training, and skills as well as market and business considerations when extending offers.

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