Senior Maintenance Specialist

Senior Maintenance Specialist (Job )

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This role is contingent and based on customer approval and candidate fulfillment of pre-hire duties.

Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for a Senior Maintenance Specialist Technician (mechanical) who will be key support to the Carrier Engineering Maintenance Assistance Team (CEMAT).

• Provide technical support to the ships force for assessment, fault isolation, repair, and final adjustment of specific items for CEMAT systems and equipment; conduct functional checks and operational tests onboard ship. Perform onboard US Naval vessels located at Newport News Shipbuilding.
• Provide support including repair support by JSNs, On the Job Training (OJT), logistics support/review/validations, material condition assessments and quality assurance.
• Update and maintain configuration and availability report database systems.
• Develop or update on board training and curriculum and conduct instruction to Sailors aboard U.S. Naval Aircraft Carriers.

• Associate's degree in an appropriate discipline from an accredited college or university. May be substituted for up to 2 years of technician experience.
• Working knowledge of drawings, Navy operations, NAVSEA instructions, WAF and Tagout requirements.
• 12 years of experience in operations, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems onboard U.S. Naval ships, including; 4 years of experience directing or supervising a work force of skilled technical personnel; 5 years of experience administering the Navy 3‑M and supply system; 5 years of experience with shipboard propulsion plants or auxiliary machinery equipment and/or nuclear‑powered propulsion plants maintenance and repair on U.S. Aircraft Carriers.

• Two or more years’ experience with pump and valve removal, overhaul, installation and alignment.
• Pump laser alignment certification.

• 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 and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL .

• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes; weight ≥30 pounds.
• Able to work on and climb ladders, 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 naval vessels.
• Employee may be exposed to fumes and irritants including welding/burning fumes, paints, oils, greases and various cleaning solutions and solvents, noise, high heat and humidity hazards while wearing required PPE.

Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support health, wellness, and future, including medical/dental/vision options, company‑paid life and disability insurances, 401(k) with match, education reimbursement, company‑paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).