What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Specialist – Auxiliary Systems (Surface or Submarine) position at Chitra?
Date posted: October 1, 2026
Job Description
General Knowledge:
– Strong administrative skills with complimentary equipment maintenance experience. Ability to apply fleet maintenance experience to clear, concise, and technically accurate Maintenance Requirement Cards.
– Background and experience in dealing with U.S. Navy Fleet and Shore Activities regarding the maintenance and repair of shipboard and shore-based equipment systems, commodity classes, and subsystems to include: an understanding of U.S. Navy organization levels and ship and submarine maintenance and repair policy, procedures, and practices; familiarity with basic technical and administrative policies, procedures, and practices associated with the Navy Maintenance and Material Management (3-M) System and the Planned Maintenance System (PMS).
– Knowledge of engineering and scientific principles and the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical manuals as they pertain to the maintenance and repair of shipboard and shore-based Navy equipment systems, commodity classes, and subsystems.
– Ability to communicate orally, and in writing with a variety of internal personnel and numerous contractors and representatives of other organizations on wide-ranging, controversial, sensitive, and serious equipment problems for assigned complete equipment systems, commodity classes, or subsystems that may require broad corrective action.
– Computer literate with advanced digital literacy skills. Broad knowledge of how to use the machine to accomplish goals with the ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills.
– Understanding of shipboard auxiliary systems and how they interface
– Equipment/System specific
– 3MC, repair facility experience, squadron
– E6 or above, qualified and experienced Senior In-Rate watch stander (COW/DOOW/ EOOW/ Duty Chief Petty Officer)
– LPO and/or LCPO and WCS experience of 5 yrs each
– SKED experience
Position Requirements
Benefits
Job Description
General Knowledge:
– Strong administrative skills with complimentary equipment maintenance experience. Ability to apply fleet maintenance experience to clear, concise, and technically accurate Maintenance Requirement Cards.
– Background and experience in dealing with U.S. Navy Fleet and Shore Activities regarding the maintenance and repair of shipboard and shore-based equipment systems, commodity classes, and subsystems to include: an understanding of U.S. Navy organization levels and ship and submarine maintenance and repair policy, procedures, and practices; familiarity with basic technical and administrative policies, procedures, and practices associated with the Navy Maintenance and Material Management (3-M) System and the Planned Maintenance System (PMS).
– Knowledge of engineering and scientific principles and the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical manuals as they pertain to the maintenance and repair of shipboard and shore-based Navy equipment systems, commodity classes, and subsystems.
– Ability to communicate orally, and in writing with a variety of internal personnel and numerous contractors and representatives of other organizations on wide-ranging, controversial, sensitive, and serious equipment problems for assigned complete equipment systems, commodity classes, or subsystems that may require broad corrective action.
– Computer literate with advanced digital literacy skills. Broad knowledge of how to use the machine to accomplish goals with the ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills.
- Ability to independently research and problem-solve using digital technology
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications
- Experience using digital tools and software to facilitate collaboration
- The ability to adapt very quickly to new technology
– Understanding of shipboard auxiliary systems and how they interface
– Equipment/System specific
- Hydraulic Systems
- Steering/Diving Systems
- Valves, Valve Operators, Flex Hoses
- Drainage and Ballasting Systems
- Oxygen/Nitrogen Producers
- Plumbing and Sanitary Pumps
- Atmosphere control equipment
- MBT Vent Valves
- DDS equipment – Specifically, and understanding of the Scope of Certification (SOC) Program
– 3MC, repair facility experience, squadron
– E6 or above, qualified and experienced Senior In-Rate watch stander (COW/DOOW/ EOOW/ Duty Chief Petty Officer)
– LPO and/or LCPO and WCS experience of 5 yrs each
– SKED experience
Position Requirements
- United States Citizenship.
- An Active Secret Clearance.
- A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to pass a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.
- Must have a valid United States Driver’s License.
- Proficient with MS Office Suite programs, such as, Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Position located in Portsmouth, VA.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Do you have an active security clearance?
- How many years of experience do you have?