Engineering Technician; Mechanical

• Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for a Engineering Technician (Mechanical) to provide the services of one Engineering Technician (Mechanical) who can provide both classroom and shipboard practical maintenance training on Major Damage Control, Pollution Prevention, Ballast, and Deck systems on all classes of Surface ships within the Pacific Fleet operating area.
• Located in San Diego, CA

• Supervises others and manages one or more multiple jobs. Applies comprehensive understanding of production and processes toward completion of assignments. Responsible for interfacing with customers, managing subcontractors and ability to provide work direction to others.
• Performs a variety of complicated and non-routine tasks.
• Develops and uses technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports. Schedules, reports and briefs customers and senior management.
• Performs duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.

• Must have High School education or Trade School at least 8 years’ experience in the operation, repair, and maintenance of naval or marine propulsion hull, mechanical, or electrical systems.
  • In Lieu of experience a ssociate's Degree in an appropriate discipline from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to 2 years of technician experience.
  • In Lieu of experience Quantified, specialized skills such as trade qualifications, manufacturer certifications of training for shipboard related systems, equipment and components may be substituted for up to two (2) years of technician experience for each major qualification or specialized trade skill.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, diagrams, or other mechanical technical data pertaining to the construction and operation of naval hull, mechanical, and electrical equipment.

• At least 2 years’ experience in a position of team leader or supervisor of subordinate work groups is desired.
• Prefer technical/professional certifications.
• Preferred prior Machinist Mate's and/or Engineman.

• Must obtain and maintain a Rapid-Gate Badge and Confidential Security Clearance.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Must be able to pass a background security check for access to the shipyard.

• Occasional Travel-Less than 10% travel
• If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL . (More information regarding REAL  be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real- )
• Must be US citizen.

• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs
• Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces.
• Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
• May ride ships at sea for extended periods. May require wearing a respirator.
• Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug…