SDAES Ship Checker

SDAES Ship Checker

Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for a SDAES Ship Checker who will conduct ship checks aboard U.S. Naval vessels to verify the scope of work outlined in U.S. Navy Work Notifications, located in Marysville, Washington.

• Examine the affected equipment, system piping, and ship’s structure; create ship check products (sketches, photographs, and other data) to support advanced planning, writing of repair work items/specifications, and estimation of labor, material and subcontractor work at the paragraph and line-item level.
• Assess ship material condition by reviewing work notification scope and conducting a ship check to validate scope of work; collaborate with planners/estimators to research ship documents, analyze conditions, and determine required work.
• Interpret and use all technical and material information from Navy, shipbuilder, manufacturer drawings, technical manuals, documents, and equipment manufacturer data to identify repair and modification requirements, price, and order materials.
• Identify interferences and other special circumstances that impact planning and work‑item development.
• Support development of work items/specifications in accordance with company and JFMM (Joint Force Maintenance Manual) 4‑E requirements, using company and NAVSEA instructions and pertinent NAVSEA Standard Items, Class Standard Items, and Local Standard Items.
• Work with the Navy Maintenance Database (NMD) and use the application program to support development of work items/specifications and labor, material, and cost estimates in accordance with company and NAVSEA instructions and directives.

• High School Diploma or equivalent; appropriate Trade School or related Armed Forces School, or at least 7 years related experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Navy ship compartmentation and layout.
• Ability to read, understand, and validate Work Notifications and determine the scope of work contained within them.
• Comprehensive writing and communication skills for verbal and written findings and recommendations to planners/estimators.
• Knowledge of U.S. Navy ship construction, shipboard systems, equipment, operations, JFMM, and NMD.
• Familiarity with Standard Drawing Indexes, Navy Standard Drawings, blueprints, systems diagrams, EOSS, CSOSS, Navy acronyms, and other technical publications and references.

• Self‑starter who works well with others as part of the ship check team.

• Must obtain and maintain at least a DoD Confidential Security Clearance and a Common Access Card (CAC) to access government information and work sites.

• Occasional travel – less than 10%.
• 10% overseas travel expected; must obtain Passport, CAC, and/or DBIDS pass.
• Must obtain and maintain appropriate identification credentials (e.g., REAL ) by start of position for domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases.

• Physical ability to climb ladders, transit decks, and perform work on Navy vessels and harsh shipboard compartments.
• Ability to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes, no less than 30 lbs.
• Capacity to move between work sites to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to communicate with others to exchange information.
• Repetitive wrist, hand, and finger motions may be required.

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, including medical/dental/vision options, company‑paid life and disability insurances, 401(k) with match, education reimbursement, as well as company‑paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).