What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Diesel Engine Inspector (DEI) position at Sayres Defense?
Sayres is seeking an experienced Lead Diesel Engine Inspector (DEI) in San Diego, CA with a SECRET clearance, verifiable in DISS.
Position Summary
The Lead Diesel Engine Inspector provides technical leadership for diesel propulsion system inspections and readiness assessments across Navy surface ships.
Responsibilities
- Conduct diesel propulsion inspections.
- Evaluate maintenance effectiveness and equipment reliability.
- Review casualty reports and maintenance trends.
- Develop recommendations to improve readiness.
- Support engineering assessments and technical reviews.
Qualifications
- Minimum 15 years supervisory experience.
- Minimum two tours as a Navy Diesel Engine Inspector.
- Extensive EOOW experience aboard diesel-powered ships.
- Direct diesel propulsion operational and maintenance experience within the past five years.
- Experience equivalent to Navy Diesel Engine Inspector certification.
- 25 years highly desirable.
Occasional travel may be required. Support is primarily based in San Diego, CA, with occasional travel to Navy fleet concentration areas including Everett, WA; Pearl Harbor, HI; Sasebo, Japan; Yokosuka, Japan; and Singapore, as well as other customer locations as required.
Salary Range: $90,000–$140,000, commensurate with experience. Compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and market considerations.
About Sayres Defense
Sayres Defense supports critical U.S. Navy shipbuilding and maritime programs, delivering acquisition, engineering, logistics, and waterfront expertise that strengthens fleet readiness and lifecycle sustainment.
The position description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform position-related tasks other than those stated in this description. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
At Sayres, our employees enjoy an atmosphere conducive to realizing their potential through personal and professional development while simultaneously exceeding customers' expectations.
We offer a broad spectrum of technical, engineering and administrative services including acquisition, financial and program management; fleet synthetic training; logistics; ship construction engineering; systems engineering and integration; wargaming; test and evaluation; security, counterintelligence and policy analysis.
Sayres is headquartered in Washington, DC with offices throughout the United States and has a presence abroad.
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Salary : $90,000 - $140,000