#2403 Field Engineer (FE40) - (Auxiliaries)

Port Hueneme, CA

Role and Responsibilities:

 Full Time position supporting the Self Defense Test Ship (SDTS) filling a Field

Engineer position as an Auxiliary System Electrical Technician and mechanical Assistant on the SDTS. The

SDTS is located at NSWC Port Hueneme, California.

Position Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 7-9’ experience or no degree and equivalent

combination and training and applicable auxiliary systems experience.

• Must have experience with York and Carrier Air conditioning units 100 tons or more.



• Must have experience with auxiliary’s equipment including HPAC, LPAC, Hydraulic Units and all types of

refrigeration equipment.

• EPA Universal Certificate is required

• Must be able to use electronic test equipment (i.e., multi-meter, o-scope) for troubleshooting.

• Must be able to work independent, completing onboard maintenance requirements.

• Must be able to read and understand EOSS procedures and troubleshoot electrical equipment to

determine root cause failure modes.

• Must have experience and competence in US Navy Planned Maintenance System (PMS).

• Must be able to support overnight underway evolutions (includes regular housekeeping/cleaning).

• Must be able to take log readings and stand underway watches.

• Must have basic computer Microsoft Office skills (i.e., word processing, spreadsheets, data entry)

• Must be able to pass shipboard firefighting certification and serve on ship’s Damage Control Fire Party.

• Have a valid driver’s license with own transportation.

• Must have no criminal record and able to satisfactorily complete background check.

• Must be able to work under minimal supervision, perform and complete tasks with limited guidance.

• Able to follow company policies and procedures.

• Able to write, speak and understand English and able to write clear, detailed reports.

Preferred Skills:

• Shipboard Fire Fighting Training

• Any Auxiliaries type “C” School

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to climb up and down the shipboard vertical ladders.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

• Must be able to pass Shipboard Fire Party School.

• Must be able to get underway to support mission operations.


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JOB CODE: FE40