Job Description

Engineering Technician

Dover, NH

Objective:

This team provides support in the areas of Administration, Program Management, Engineering, and Logistics Programs associated with life cycle maintenance, modernization, and modification of Naval ships, unique platforms, new construction units and support facilities for Submarine Maintenance Engineering, Planning and Procurement (SUBMEPP), an independent field activity of the Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA) Command that is aligned under Program Executive Office Attack Submarines (PEO SSN).

SUBMEPP’s mission is to keep assigned Naval ships and submersibles safe, reliable, and affordable through use of its engineered life cycle maintenance and modernization products and services. SUBMEPP performs technical duties and responsibilities to provide and maintain engineered life cycle maintenance products in direct support of the Fleet, shipyards, industrial facilities, and NAVSEA.

General Duties or Experience:

This position will assist with the review of Technical Work Documents (TWDs) from current CNO Availabilities to determine whether the maintenance accomplished satisfies the requirements of SUBMEPP Maintenance Standards/Requirements identified in each Availability Work Package (AWP).

Essential functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Review Engineering and technical documentation to determine compliance with engineering standards, technical accuracy, and adequacy in relation to functional, operational, and technical requirements.
• Perform engineering analysis, reviews, studies and provide recommendations related to the development, interoperability, integration, operations, and use of Maintenance Standards during submarine system, subsystem, equipment maintenance.
• Review, analyze, maintain, draft, validate changes to technical submarine maintenance documentation.
• Perform Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) analysis on new and existing maintenance requirements. This ensures the systems maintain high safety, reliability, environmental compliance, and operational readiness at the most effective cost.
• Collaborate with the customer and various organizations, offering in-depth research and data analysis to improve engineering documentation and provide informed technical feedback.
• Provide administrative functions for program efforts in special situations including, but not limited to meetings, and preparing/maintaining history files.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or Accredited GED equivalent.
• Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering may be substituted for relevant experience requirement.
• Required years of professional experience as an Engineering Technician:
  • Engineering Technician III - 3 years
  • Engineering Technician IV - 7 years
  • Engineering Technician V - 10 years

Preferred education and experience:

• Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Familiarity with Maintenance Standards and submarine Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) systems is a plus.
• Current or recent shipyard submarine availability maintenance experience and be familiar with availability work packages and tracking metrics.
• Experience as a PQS Worker, Work Center Supervisor, or 3M Coordinator within the Navy’s maintenance system.
• Familiarity with the Navy’s Planned Maintenance System.
• Familiarity with engineering documentation standards and quality assurance practices.
• Adept at learning new systems and terminology

Competencies:

• Proficient in using Windows PC and the MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of submarine equipment and systems (a plus).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret technical documentation and data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with teams and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable learning and adapting to new technologies or systems quickly.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Work authorization/security clearance requirements:

• An active or current DoD Secret security clearance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran

ORBIS offers an excellent benefits package and competitive salary in a professional atmosphere.