SubSafeTechnical Writer III; ME

Sub Safe Technical  Writer III (ME)

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Date Posted: T00:00:00

Location: Portsmouth, Virginia

Minimum Experience: 15 years

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Epsilon Systems has a job opportunity for a Sub Safe Technical  Writer III in the Modernization and Engineering division located in Portsmouth, VA.

Summary:

Directly reports to the Technical Engineer in our Portsmouth, Va. location. Research, read, interpret and apply applicable drawings, technical manuals, specifications from government furnished documents to develop technical instructions, QA Work Books, Work Packages, Test and Inspection Plans, Technical Work Documents (TWDs) and other related documents for work performed on government and commercial contracts, specializing in Hull, Mechanical and Electrical work.

Prepare work packages and QA Work Books prior to start-work for completeness, accuracy and compliance with technical specifications and customer requirements. Provide testing criteria such as gauge ranges, relief valve settings, cleanliness requirements, acceptance criteria, etc. in the body of TWD's or other test documents and on applicable QA forms. Utilizes technical expertise and analytical support in the development of the resolution to Condition Reports (CR) that are generated as a result of as found condition and or modifications to the Statement of Work (SOW), Technical Work Documents (TWD) in the performance of work including development Bill of Materials (BOMs) for these changes.

Establish basic Test and Inspection Plans for projects. Provide technical engineering support for all contracts. Assist QA, Program Managers, Project Managers, and Supervisors/Foreman in the understanding of technical requirements to ensure proper objective quality evidence at completion.

Non-Supervisory. Provide support for production team members as assigned related to the technical requirements.

• Provides daily technical support to the Management team.
• Assists in the development of written procedures for Safety, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical Trades work and tasks.
• Develops safety, quality control and inspection procedures for inclusion in test and inspection plans for production Work-Packages.
• Defines test standards and specifies test equipment associated with requirements established in test and inspection plans and / or TWDs.
• Works with customer QA/Safety representatives to establish inspection and acceptance criteria.
• Reviews QA/Safety control requirements with customer representative to assure compliance with requirements.
• Reviews contractually required quality/safety documentation for accuracy and completeness for project/job/contract completion.
• Responsibilities include review, and approval, of Technical Work Documents and Condition Reports, including Supporting Documentation, written to perform work within Submarine Safety (SUBSAFE), Deep Submergence System (DSS) and/or LEVEL 1 boundaries to ensure production efforts are in compliance with NAVSEA requirements and specifications.
• Recommend and implemented changes to Technical Work Documents and Internal Processes Instructions to ensure requirements are communicated to users in a simple, straightforward manner to enhance the probability of first time success.
• Review and resolve SUBSAFE, DSS/SOC and LEVEL 1 issues.
• Advise and assist the Quality Director, Production Manager and Programs Manager on issues to ensure internal and external customer needs are met to ensure schedule and department efficiency requirements to support overall budget goals.

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 15 years waterfront technical engineering experience or 20 years active service in the NAVY supporting Non-SUBSAFE, Level I, SUBSAFE, Scope of Certification and Fly By Wire Programs.

• Base Access:
  Must be able to obtain and maintain access to U.S Military bases and shipyards for performance of job duties.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Job Training:
  Technical Engineering, Non-SUBSAFE, SUBSAFE, Scope of Certification and NAVSEA Standards for shipboard work.

Abroad knowledge in shipyard, marine, and commercial technical work practices, inspection and testing methods.

A broad knowledge of Navy ship repair processes and procedures.

Abroad knowledge and comprehensive understanding of f OSHA Regulations for Shipyard Employment, NAVSEA Standard Items, Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM), NAVSHIPS Tech Manuals (NSTM), and DOD Standards, Military Specifications, Performance Standards, Submarine Safety (SUBSAFE) Requirements Manual, System Certification Procedures, Criteria Manual for Deep Submergence Systems (DSS/SOC), DDGOS, Level 1, T9074-AD-GIB-010-1688, MIL-STD-1689 requirements and other customer related specifications and standards coupled with the ability to provide simple, straightforward requirements to enhance the probability and efficiency in any process and to communicate these requirements to a broad spectrum of personnel both within and outside of…