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... 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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Lead Marine Gas Turbine Inspector (MGTI)
San Diego, CA • On-site
Full-time
Retirement, PTO
Posted 20 days ago
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Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.
Job DescriptionLead Marine Gas Turbine Inspector (MGTI)
Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Lead Marine Gas Turbine Inspector (MGTI) for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Lead Marine Gas Turbine Inspector (MGTI), the work youll do at GDIT will be impactful to the Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Pacific Fleet mission. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the readiness, safety, and operational reliability of gasturbinepowered ships by elevating engineering standards, improving inspection accuracy, and strengthening propulsionsystem proficiency across the fleet.
Lead/Manage/Support teams of propulsion and engineering SMEs in executing detailed marine gas turbine inspections, assessing material readiness, and validating propulsion plant performance. Support fleet commanders by identifying system deficiencies, verifying compliance with maintenance standards, and guiding ships toward improved propulsion reliability that directly enhances operational availability.
Collaborate with ship engineering teams, maintenance staff, ISIC/TYCOM representatives, and fleet technical authorities to coordinate inspections, exchange engineering findings, and align propulsion system improvements with command readiness objectives. Engage with Gas Turbine Inspectors, Engineering Officers of the Watch, and ship leadership to ensure consistent, fleetwide application of maintenance best practices.
Drive improvements in gas turbine system performance by conducting rootcause analysis, uncovering systemic propulsion issues, and recommending corrective actions that strengthen reliability across multiple ship classes. Apply decades of operational and supervisory engineering experience to help ships overcome complex propulsion plant challenges and adopt innovative solutions that enhance readiness and reduce maintenance burden.
Utilize extensive experience with gas turbine main propulsion systems, auxiliary equipment, controls, and generators supported by recent, handson operational expertise to conduct highfidelity inspections and provide advanced technical guidance. Apply deep understanding of depotlevel processes, configuration audits, and engineering watchstanding practices (including EOOW and PPWO roles) to evaluate plant health and improve engineering proficiency across the fleet.
WHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your marine engineering, propulsion, and inspection expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Lead Marine Gas Turbine Inspector (MGTI) must have:
Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (Associate degree, Navy technical training, or equivalent operational experience may also qualify)
Experience: 5+ years of related experience, with over fifteen years of supervisory and technical leadership supporting Navy propulsion systems, engineering operations, or fleet maintenance programs (25+ years highly desirable)
Technical skills:
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Expertise in gas turbine main propulsion systems, gas turbine generators, and associated control/auxiliary systems
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Extensive experience conducting Marine Gas Turbine Inspectorlevel inspections on surface warships or military auxiliaries
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Strong understanding of Navy depotlevel maintenance processes, material condition assessments, and configuration validation
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Proficiency in propulsion system troubleshooting, rootcause analysis, and engineering watchtanding practices
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Significant operational experience as EOOW, PPWO, Chief Engineer, or equivalent on multiple gasturbinepowered ships
Security clearance level: DoW Secret (or higher)
US citizenship required
Role requirements:
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Ability to lead and mentor multidisciplinary propulsion and engineering assessment teams
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Willingness to conduct shipboard inspections and assessments in waterfront, shipyard, and operational environments
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Travel to fleet concentration areas to support inspections and engineering engagements
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Strong communication and documentation skills for presenting inspection findings to fleet leadership
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Ability to collaborate with ships force, maintenance teams, ISIC/TYCOM representatives, and fleet engineering authorities
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.
15 + years of related experience
* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
25-50%
U.S. Citizenship Required
The likely salary range for this position is $161,500 - $218,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
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