NACE Certified, Corrosion Control Senior Engineering Technician

Job Description:

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is a Department of Defense entity responsible for research and development, test and evaluation, engineering and fleet support organization for the Navy’s ships, submarines, military watercraft and unmanned vehicles.  This requirement is for NSWCPD Department 20, which is responsible for New Acquisition, Ship’s Modernization and Sustainment on all Navy and Military watercraft. The NACE Certified, Corrosion Control Senior Engineering Technician, Corrosion Control position duties include:

• Corrosion Inspection & Assessment: Conduct field inspections of pipelines, vessels, structures, and equipment to identify corrosion damage, using non-destructive testing (NDT) methods such as ultrasonic testing, radiography, and thermography.
• Cathodic Protection (CP) Systems: Evaluate and maintain CP systems, including impressed current and galvanic systems, to prevent electrochemical corrosion in oil and gas, marine, and infrastructure assets,
• Protective Coatings: Inspect and assess protective coatings for integrity, thickness, and adhesion; recommend reapplication or repair strategies.
• Material Selection & Design Review: Advise on corrosion-resistant materials (e.g., stainless steel, alloys) and design modifications to reduce corrosion risk.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Compile inspection data, corrosion rates, and environmental factors; prepare technical reports for engineering teams and management.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure work meets NACE/AMPP standards, API, and industry-specific regulations.
• Training & Support: Provide technical guidance to junior technicians and field crews on corrosion control procedures.
   

Required Skills and Experiences:

 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. 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 Data Safety Sheet with regards to Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) compliance. 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 attendance at Surface Ship Availabilities. Certified by the National Association of Corrosion Engineers or equivalent. Two (2) years of experience with corrosion control policy guidance and technical support at the program level for NAVSEA organization

Degree Requirements:

Graduate of high school, trade school, industrial school, or correspondence school in which credits were received in algebra, plane geometry, trigonometry, and physics.

A secret security clearance

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

ORBIS is an ISO 9001 certified, Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) with over 20 years of major Navy Program experience leading, delivering, and managing professional support services for NAVSEA, the Warfare centers and the Navy industrial enterprise. From our beginnings in the submarine program, we have grown to also support other DOD and Federal Government branches and a number of commercial customers. ORBIS provides capabilities encompassing the full DOD lifecycle of acquisition, program management, delivery, modernization, quality, audits and certification. Our CEO, Guy Mossman, has a long history with the submarine program and before starting ORBIS was the Executive Director for PEO SUBs. Unique for a small business and always part of the company vision, we operate a research and development laboratory in Charleston, SC, focused on Automated Test Equipment and related technologies. We leverage our extensive portfolio of engineering and technical support tasks to provide innovative, cost-effective, and on-time solutions that exceed the requirements of Government and Commercial customers.