Senior Engineering Technician - Mechanical

Amentum has an immediate opening for a full-time Senior Maintenance Specialist with experience assessing, troubleshooting, and repairing various shipboard damage control machinery, equipment and systems. The position will be supporting the USS John C. Stennis CVN-74 during a Refueling Complex Overhaul (RCOH). If you have experience as a shipboard Damage Controlman, Hull Technician or other mechanical rating, this may be the position you have been looking for.

Job responsibilities:

• The Senior Engineering Technician - Mechanical will become an integral part of CEMAT-ACCIT in support of the Refueling Complex Overhaul (RCOH) on board John C. Stennis (CVN 74).
• The ideal Senior Engineering Technician - Mechanical will have prior shipboard mechanical HM&E experience.
• The Senior Engineering Technician - Mechanical will be working as part of a small cross-functional team. When not working in their primary specialty they may be required to assist other members of the team in the performance of their work including but not limited to standing fire watch or safety watch.
• Apply comprehensive understanding of production and processes toward completion of assignments.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair shipboard electrical systems, equipment, and components, utilizing technical drawings, manuals, blueprints, and schematics to ensure compliance with naval specifications and maintain system integrity and personnel safety.
• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. Exact weight to be determined by the specific job assignment, but no less than 30lbs.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least six (4) to eight (8) years’ experience in the operation, repair, and maintenance of naval or marine hull and damage control equipment.
• At least four (4) to six (6) years’ experience in a position of supervisory responsibility over a subordinate work force involved in the physical maintenance and repair of hull and damage control equipment systems.
• At least two (2) to four (4) years’ experience with shipboard hull and damage control equipment.
• Have prior experience as a Damage Controlman
• The position requires the ability to work onboard US Navy ships and access ship repair industrial facilities.
• Applicant must be able to obtain Newport News Shipyard access badge.
• Must have an active secret US government clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to maintain a secret clearance.

Physical Requirements

• The applicant must be able to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes of no less than 30 pounds.
• The applicant must be able to ships in a shipyard environment under industrial conditions.
• The applicant must be able to work on and climb vertical ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, and in confined spaces.
• The applicant may be exposed to fumes and other irritants including welding/burning fumes, paints, oils, greases, various cleaning solutions, and solvents requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to include a respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection and hard toed safety boots.
• The applicant will be required to obtain and maintain certain qualifications such as:
• Fire Watch qualified.
• Shipyard Competent Person (Confined Space)
• Respirator qualified to include a physical and fit test.
• OSHA 7615 Shipyard Employment 10-hour training course.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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