RSC Chief Engineer

DoD Secret Clearance Required

Location: Naval Base Point Loma, CA

RANGE SUPPORT CRAFT – CHIEF ENGINEER

 

VETS is currently searching for a Chief Engineer to support the Navy Integrated Training Environment (NITE) contract in San Diego, CA. This employee plans, accomplishes and completes projects in all aspects of operation and maintenance of marine propulsion and auxiliary engineering equipment and systems for a 114’ Range Support Craft.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Safely operate and maintain daily, the propulsion and auxiliary engineering equipment and systems on the 114' RSC. Direct the engineering crew to the safe accomplishment of all tasking in meeting the VETS/SCTTR Division mission of supporting the Range Schedule.
• Provide semi-professional technical support for engineers working in such areas as research, design, development, testing, or manufacturing process improvement.
• Perform non-routine and complex assignments involving responsibility for planning and conducting a complete project of relatively limited scope or a portion of a larger and more diverse project, selects and adapts plans, techniques, designs, or layouts, contacts personnel in related activities to resolve problems and coordinate the work, reviews, analyzes, and integrates the technical work of others.
• Outlines objectives, requirements, and design approaches.
• Develop designs for equipment without critical performance requirements that are difficult to satisfy such as engine parts, research instruments, or special purpose circuitry.
• Analyze technical data to determine applicability to design problems; selects from several possible design layouts; calculates design data; and prepares layouts, detailed specifications, parts lists, estimates, procedures, etc.
• Must be available when the boat is in port to facilitate maintenance and operational readiness with the captain. 
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Programs
• Develop, test, and implement strategies to inventory supplies kept onboard for essential repair underway.

Qualification Requirements:

• Must have the ability to obtain an Interim Security Clearance (or transfer) in a timely manner, and maintain a US Government (DoD) Secret Clearance for this position on the NITE Contract.
• Must hold a current minimum U.S. Coast Guard Duty Engineer 4,000 HP Near-Coastal License, STCW Certification, and a valid TWIC.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing as Chief Engineer of a vessel rated at a minimum of 1,800 HP Main Propulsion.
• Experience in the accurate completion of routine marine engineering documentation and administrative procedures. 

Education:

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited trade school, applicable military service or proven performance as Chief Engineer of a vessel.
• Practical knowledge of mathematics or computer science.
• Experience in preparing design drawings and assist with the design, evaluation, and/or modification of machinery and equipment.

Sea Service Requirements: 

• Recency – 90 days in the past 3 years on vessels (deck service may apply) 
• Service gained in the deck department on vessels of appropriate tonnage may substitute for up to 25% or 180 days (whichever is less) of the required service (may be applied towards regency
• DDE – 4000 HP /3000 kW
• 720 days of service in the engine room on vessels, with 360 days as a QMED or equivalent position
• At least 1/3 of the minimum service requirements must have been on the particular mode of propulsion (steam, motor and/or gas turbine) for which applied
• Completion of Coast Guard approved course which meets sea service: Steam, Motor, or Gas Turbine

VETS is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.

VETS is a Department of Veterans Affairs, Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Based in Ashburn, Virginia, VETS has a Southwest operations office in Sierra Vista, Arizona and contract management sites throughout the United States. VETS supports a growing number of U.S. Government defense and civilian agencies with te