VETS LLC 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 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

RSC vessels are berthed at Naval Base Point Loma and depart/arrive from the same port each voyage.  Vessels average about 18 days per month underway with most weekends (Saturday/Sunday) off.  6th and 7th consecutive days worked incur desirable labor premiums at as much as 2.0X base rate for 7th consecutive day worked.  Applicants must reside 1 hour drive from Naval Base Point Loma or closer.  This is a full time position.  RSC vessels hold an official horsepower rating of 4026HP recognized by the US Coast Guard.

Pay rates for RSC Chief Engineer:

$44.58/hr up to 8 hours after which is overtime (1.5X) regular rate in port

Offshore Rate:  $660.18/12 hr watch.  Doubletime at (2.0X regular rate/hour) for any time over 12hr per offshore day.

Please submit applications at the URL below:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=dd57ea70-a2c6-41f8-a318-df64bf8d5b0e&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&jobId=448076

Applicants may also email RSC Port Captain at the address below for further details

trevor.m.rodgers.ctr@us.navy.mil