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(C) Marine Gas Turbine Inspector (MGTI)

San Diego, CA · On-site

$90K - $95K/yr

... Watch (EOOW) on multiple Gas Turbine ships • Extensive experience (multiple tours) as Navy Marine Gas Turbine Inspector with Navy surface ship maintenance processes. • Over twenty years of ...

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An EOOW (Engine Officer of the Watch) is a licensed marine engineer responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of a vessel's engine room and machinery. They monitor engine performance, conduct routine maintenance, and respond to mechanical issues while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. EOOWs typically work on ships such as cargo vessels, tankers, and passenger ships, coordinating with other engineers and the chief engineer to maintain efficient engine operations.

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Steam Generating Propulsion Inspector (SGPI)

Steam Generating Propulsion Inspector (SGPI)

Prevailance

Virginia Beach, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Description:

This position is contingent upon contract award

The Steam Generating Propulsion Inspector (SGPI) provides expert technical leadership, engineering oversight, inspection support, and maintenance management for Navy steam propulsion systems and associated auxiliary equipment aboard surface warships and military auxiliary vessels. This position serves as a senior subject matter expert responsible for supporting fleet readiness, propulsion plant operations, engineering assessments, maintenance planning, inspection programs, and lifecycle sustainment activities for steam-powered naval vessels.


The SGPI supervises engineering and maintenance personnel, conducts technical inspections and evaluations, and provides expert guidance to government and contractor personnel supporting shipboard engineering operations and Navy maintenance programs.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise technical teams supporting steam propulsion system operations, engineering analyses, maintenance activities, and technical project execution.
  • Provide senior-level technical management support across multiple Navy surface ships and military auxiliary vessels.
  • Serve as subject matter expert for steam turbine propulsion systems, steam turbine generators, associated control systems, and auxiliary engineering equipment.
  • Support planning, execution, and oversight of depot-level and organizational-level maintenance activities involving steam propulsion plants.
  • Conduct and oversee steam propulsion inspections in accordance with Navy engineering standards, maintenance procedures, and certification requirements.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering personnel, inspectors, operators, and maintenance staff.
  • Analyze propulsion plant performance, maintenance data, engineering assessments, and operational trends to identify improvement opportunities and enhance mission readiness.
  • Coordinate with ship’s force personnel, maintenance activities, government representatives, and program stakeholders to resolve technical and operational issues.
  • Support development and implementation of engineering procedures, maintenance strategies, readiness initiatives, and technical documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with Navy engineering, operational, maintenance, and safety requirements.
  • Prepare technical reports, inspection findings, engineering assessments, and readiness evaluations for leadership review.
Requirements:

Required Qualifications

The proposed Steam Generating Propulsion Inspector should satisfy the following skill and knowledge requirements:

  • Extensive Navy technical management experience supporting multiple ships.
  • Extensive operational experience serving as Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) aboard multiple steam-powered Navy ships.
  • Extensive experience, including multiple tours, serving as a Navy Steam Generating Propulsion Inspector supporting Navy surface ship maintenance processes.
  • Minimum of twenty (20) years of supervisory-level watchstanding experience aboard warships or military auxiliary vessels, including service as:

* Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW),

* Propulsion Plant Watch Officer,

* Chief Engineer, or

* Equivalent engineering leadership positions responsible for overall propulsion plant operations and associated control and auxiliary systems.

  • Minimum of seven (7) years of experience conducting steam propulsion inspections aboard surface warships or military auxiliary vessels.
  • Qualifications and certifications equivalent to a U.S. Navy Steam Generating Propulsion Inspector.
  • Direct operational and maintenance experience within the last five (5) years involving:

* Steam turbine main propulsion systems,

* Steam turbine generators,

* Associated control systems, and

* Auxiliary systems currently utilized by the U.S. Navy.

  • Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and technical problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to effectively interface with senior military leadership, civilian personnel, and technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience supporting Navy fleet readiness, modernization, or lifecycle sustainment programs.
  • Experience supporting shipyard, depot maintenance, waterfront engineering, or propulsion system modernization activities.
  • Familiarity with Navy engineering documentation systems, maintenance databases, and technical reporting systems.
  • Experience supporting or managing engineering and maintenance support contracts.
  • Bachelor’s degree or associate degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.

Work Environment

  • Work may be performed in office environments, shipboard locations, waterfront operations areas, maintenance facilities, or shipyards.
  • Position may require travel to fleet concentration areas, operational commands, maintenance facilities, and shipboard locations in support of inspections, maintenance activities, and operational readiness efforts.

Security Clearance

  • Active DoD security clearance (Secret or higher) required.