MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III

Newport News, VA | Full-Time

Continue Supporting Navy Operations in a Civilian Career

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is hiring an experienced mechanical technician to support U.S. Navy aircraft carriers at Newport News Shipyard (NNS).

Bring your shipboard maintenance and leadership experience to the CEMAT mechanical project team. You will maintain and repair auxiliary equipment, help ship’s force resolve mechanical problems, and provide practical technical guidance to Sailors. This role offers an opportunity to continue supporting the Fleet while building your civilian career in Hampton Roads.

Transitioning and former Navy engineering personnel are encouraged to apply, including Machinist’s Mates (MMs), Enginemen (ENs), Machinery Repairmen (MRs), and engineering Chiefs who meet the required qualifications. Experienced shipyard and marine maintenance professionals with U.S. Navy shipboard experience are also encouraged to apply. These examples are not additional rating requirements.

Why Join Epsilon Systems

• Become an employee-owner. Epsilon Systems is a 100% employee-owned company offering an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for eligible employees.

• Stay connected to the Fleet. Support aircraft carrier maintenance and Navy operations on the Virginia waterfront.

• Apply your mechanical and leadership experience. Provide technical guidance on shipboard equipment and help resolve maintenance problems.

• Share your knowledge with Sailors. Deliver hands-on instruction and help ship’s force strengthen their maintenance skills.

• Access employee benefits. Epsilon offers company-subsidized medical and dental coverage, paid time off, company-paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan, and an education reimbursement program, subject to eligibility and plan terms.

What You Will Do

• Serve as a mechanical subject matter expert for shipboard personnel and provide engineering and technical support to the CEMAT mechanical project team.

• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on CVN mechanical and auxiliary systems.

• Maintain and repair shipboard equipment, including centrifugal pumps, air conditioning systems, hydraulics, JP-5 pumps and purifiers, Vertical Package Conveyors (VPCs), main drainage systems, capstan and towing systems, boat davits, and galley and laundry equipment.

• Deliver over-the-shoulder and on-the-job training to ship’s force Sailors.

• Advise ship’s crews on maintenance procedures, material requirements, and training for CVN shipboard equipment and systems.

What You Bring

• Twelve (12) years of experience operating, repairing, and maintaining naval or marine propulsion, hull, mechanical, electrical, or electronic equipment and systems aboard U.S. Navy ships. This experience must include:

• Four (4) years directing or supervising less-skilled technical personnel performing repair and maintenance functions.

• Five (5) years administering Navy 3M and Supply systems.

• U.S. Navy surface ship or aircraft carrier experience.

• Documented mechanical technical knowledge and expertise in U.S. Navy shipboard systems and equipment.

• Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, diagrams, and other mechanical technical data used in the operation of naval hull, mechanical, and electrical equipment.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience Substitution

An associate degree in the appropriate discipline from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to two (2) years of technician experience. Applicants requesting this substitution should include their degree and discipline in their application.

Job Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, hearing protection, and safety glasses.

Safety Qualifications

The following qualifications must be current or obtained within thirty (30) days of hire:

• OSHA 7615 Shipyard Employment 10-Hour training course.

• Respirator qualification, including a physical examination and fit test.

Work Environment

Work is performed aboard U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and in a shipyard environment under industrial conditions.

Show Us Your Shipboard and Leadership Experience

In your resume, identify the ships and ship classes you supported, the mechanical and auxiliary equipment you maintained, and examples of troubleshooting and repairs you performed. Describe the repair teams you supervised and your experience administering Navy 3M and Supply systems.

Transitioning Sailors should include relevant Navy schools, NECs, technical qualifications, and work center or engineering leadership assignments. Shipyard and contractor applicants should clearly identify their U.S. Navy shipboard experience.

ADA Notations

• Frequent standing, sitting, walking, handling, feeling with hands, and reaching with arms.

• Will be required to work aboard ships in a shipyard environment under industrial conditions.

• Candidate will be working as part of a small team. When not working in their primary specialty, they will be required to assist other trade specialties in the performance of their tasking.

• Regular communication (hearing and speaking).

• Occasional stooping, kneeling, and crouching required.

• Ability to go aboard ships, barges, and other naval craft.

• Ability to move in narrow and restricted passageways, up/down steep and narrow ladders or stairways onboard ships.

• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects up to 50 lbs. in weight.

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.