Team Lead, AMPHIB Steam Main Propulsion and Control Systems; Navy RATT

Position Overview

THOR Solutions is seeking an experienced Steam Main Propulsion and Control Systems Team Lead with experience on U.S. Navy Amphibious (AMPHIB) platforms such as LHA, LHD, LPD, and LSD to support the Navy Readiness Assistance Training Team (RATT) for Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) in San Diego, CA
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RATT is a Type Commander (TYCOM) asset employed to provide timely direct support to ships, tailored to the ship's needs and requirements. RATT ship visits are intended to significantly enhance a ship's organic proficiency and capabilities for a discrete period of time as added capability to conduct training, and address material issues. RATT provides proficient subject matter experts to conduct Sailor‑centric deck‑plate training, material review, program auditing, and naval readiness support to enhance overall proficiency and material readiness through recommendations to the ship and staff.

This position is contingent upon contract award, anticipated for October 2026.

• Coordinate, schedule, and conduct ship training visits for the purpose of improving Sailor proficiency in the operation and maintenance of ship systems through targeted training and aiding ship’s leadership in assessing material condition and readiness program efficacy.
• Compile, curate, develop, and provide training resources (references and curriculum) for ship systems, required programs, technical watch standing, installed equipment, and maintenance management for use in classroom and deck‑plate training for ship’s force and RATT personnel.
• Teach and reinforce sound shipboard operating principles and processes through leadership by example and deck‑plate training.
• Conduct comprehensive material condition assessments for installed equipment, portable equipment, safety gear, ship systems, and ship structure.
• Review and assess ship’s preventive and corrective maintenance and operating processes and procedures for ship systems, installed equipment, and associated evolutions.
• Advise ship’s leadership regarding crew proficiency, material condition, maintenance practices, and required program efficacy.

• At least fifteen (15) years of supervisory experience in analysis, information system operations, and implementation of technical projects relevant to AMPHIB steam main propulsion systems.
• Supervisory main propulsion experience with Navy surface ship maintenance processes.
• Extensive experience as shipboard Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) on multiple ships.
• Extensive experience in Navy Ship main propulsion engineering on multiple ships.
• Maintenance/training staff experience (e.g., ISIC, TYCOM, or Afloat Training Group).
• In‑depth knowledge of Navy ship depot level maintenance processes.
• In‑depth knowledge of the theory and workings of surface ship maintenance processes.
• Undergraduate or associate degree.
• In lieu of an acceptable degree, seven (7) years of demonstrated experience in a management role may be considered.
• Proficient with common productivity software including the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and support fast‑paced operational environments.
• Excellent personnel management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

• At least twenty‑five (25) years of relevant experience is highly desirable.

• This position involves up to 35% travel, including travel to overseas/OCONUS locations, in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).
• Common travel destinations include, but are not limited to:
  Everett, WA;
  Pearl Harbor, HI;
  Sasebo, Japan;
  Yokosuka, Japan; and Singapore.

• Mix of desk/computer work in an office environment and hands‑on technical or instructor work in a waterfront/shipboard environment.
• May involve repetitive motion, talking, traversing shipboard environments (e.g., tight or confined spaces, ladders, hatches), or vision.
• Must be physically able to climb up/down a pilot’s ladder to board a naval vessel underway at sea and stay onboard on a U.S. Naval vessel.

The anticipated pay range for this position in the identified location(s) is $90,000 – $110,000 per year. Actual…