Corrosion Control Engineering Technician V

Job Title: Corrosion Control Engineering Technician V

Job Location: 1562 Mitscher Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23551

Job Category: Engineering

Job Status: Full Time

Salary Range: $42 - $55/hr

Job Description:

An established engineering firm has an opening for a senior Corrosion Control Engineering Technician. This position will provide expert technical engineering, assessment, inspection, database management, and maintenance planning services to maintain the material condition and combat readiness of U.S. Navy CVN preservation systems.

Job Duties:

• Maintain the electronic Corrosion Control Information Management System database to support fleetwide material condition tracking.
• Deliver technical training, documentation, and on-the-job mentoring to ship’s force personnel to foster self-sufficiency in material condition assessments, surface preparation, coating requirements and quality control.
• Provide visual and mechanical inspection services associated with preservation coating systems for tanks, voids, bilges, underwater hull, shell painting, vent plenums, exterior superstructure and Critical Coating Structural Integrity onboard aircraft carriers.
• The contractor shall conduct shipboard assessment of coating work in progress and evaluate the status of ongoing preservation efforts in accordance with established coating standards per NAVSEA S9086-VD-STM-010 CH 631 and report results in a monthly summary.
• Provide technical guidance in the implementation of the shipboard corrosion inspection program using guidance provided by the CCAM Manual.

Qualifications:

• The candidate shall have a minimum of fifteen (15) years’ experience with CVN maintenance, senior-level project coordination skills, and have documented experience in shipboard corrosion assessments onboard USN vessels. The contractor shall have a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience conducting Shipboard Corrosion Assessment and Reporting (S-CAR) training.

• The candidate shall hold a current AMPP Coating Inspector Program Level II Certification and Shipboard Corrosion Assessment Team (SCAT) with greater than 15 years of experience in performing supervisory material condition inspections and work planning onboard USN vessels.
• The candidate shall have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in military shipboard environment, proficient in Microsoft systems and be able to document findings, both orally and in writing, in a professional manner.
• The candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience working on U.S. Navy CVN class vessels.
• Critical thinking skills, attention to detail and ability to perform critical engineering oversight while working alone or as part of a team.
• Ability to climb ladders, enter confined spaces and lift, carry and transport up to 30 lbs.

Security Clearance:

U.S. citizenship required. Must meet and maintain eligibility for U.S. Secret Clearance and be able to access military facilities, naval shipyards, and private shipyards.

EOE, including disability/vets: Q.E.D is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Must be able to pass a drug test and background check prior to hiring.

Job Contact Information: Submit resume for this position by email to mkesselring@qedsysinc.com.

Salary : $42 - $55