Waterfront Corrosion Technician V
Norfolk, VAFull-time$37–38/hrPosted 2w agoStill listed today
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Job overview
AMERICAN SYSTEMS seeks a Waterfront Corrosion Technician V in Norfolk, Virginia, supporting on-site HM&E engineering and technical services for DDG 51 Class Flight III new-construction ships. The role supports ship-system documentation, crew familiarization, integrated logistics support reviews, and lifecycle activities. Candidates need five years of specified corrosion-control and coating-system experience, five years applying listed regulations and standards, five years conducting corrosion-control surveys, and AMPP CIP inspector certification.
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Overview
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an experienced Waterfront Corrosion Technician V in Norfolk, VA. Join our team supporting on-site Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) engineering and technical services for DDG 51 Class Flight III new construction ships. This position is integral to ensuring the successful delivery and operational readiness of the next generation of Surface Combatants.
Responsibilities
As an Waterfront Corrosion Technician V, you will provide:
Technical Support:
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Research technical requirements, availability, and alternatives for spare parts and assemblies for ship systems and equipment; provide actionable information to end users.
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Deliver updates and revisions to technical documentation concerning installation, testing, operation, and maintenance of ship systems and equipment.
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Support updates related to Engineering Operational Sequencing System (EOSS), Technical Manuals, and Planned Maintenance System (PMS).
Crew Coordination:
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Assist in crew familiarization processes including, but not limited to: preparation for AEGIS Light Off (ALO), Main Engine Light Off (MELO), Ship Trials, Counterpart Services, Crew Move Aboard (CMA), Damage Control Material Assessment (DCMA), Light Off Assessment (LOA), and Crew Certification Phases 1 and 2.
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Integrated Logistics Support:
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Provide technical reviews of System and Equipment Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) elements as directed by NSWCPD.
Lifecycle Services:
- Support full life-cycle activities for DDG 51 Class ships, focusing on Flight III specific systems.
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Qualifications
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Graduate of a high school, trade, industrial, or correspondence school with credits in algebra, plane geometry, trigonometry, and physics.
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Five (5) years of experience in the prevention and control of corrosion and in hull, topside, interior, and deck surface coating systems with Navy ships.
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Five (5) years of experience with the application of the regulations of the Clean Air Act, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), EPA, OSHA, ASTM 718F, and the Material DataSafety Sheet with regards to Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) compliance.
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Five (5) years of experience conducting surveys of underwater hull, topside, interior, and decks to determine the effectiveness of specific corrosion control systems such as attendanceat Surface Ship Availabilities
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Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and support the U.S. Navy’s mission to deliver advanced maritime capability for future generations.
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AMPP CIP inspector certification
Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $37.00/Hr. - USD $38/Hr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status
How this job compares
Set against the 4,159 open Technical Support jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$37–38/hr
- Virginia median$27–37/hr49 hourly ranges
- US median$23–35/hr1,258 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $37.50/hr, is 15% above the Virginia median midpoint ($33/hr) — in the middle half of Technical Support hourly ranges in Virginia.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 175 open Technical Support jobs in Virginia and 4,159 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Virginia
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience — more than three in four Technical Support postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 2,593 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,056 of the 4,159 open Technical Support jobs (25%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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