Diesel Mechanic- San Diego

Epsilon Systems Solutions is seeking a full-time Diesel Mechanic in San Diego, CA.

Job Summary: Under minimal supervision, provide semi-professional technical support for working in material condition assessment, fault diagnostics, corrective maintenance, corrective recommendations, testing, and process improvement. Work pertains to providing support to a San Diego-based customer for the repair of Naval ship diesel engines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews or prepares Process Control Procedures (PCPs) for diesel engine work.

• Briefs ships’ crew and managers on the status of assigned tasks and/or repairs.

• Provides on-the-job training to ship crews when conducting maintenance and/or critical repairs.

• Use technical knowledge and experience to troubleshoot faults and casualties on various diesel engines and associated auxiliary equipment and systems.

• Assist in identifying causes of equipment/system failure at the component level.

• Provides technical assistance and on-the-job training to active duty and other government personnel relative to the operation, maintenance, grooming, overhaul, and repair of diesel engines.

• Work from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions

• Perform non-routine assignments involving relatively limited scope through larger, more diverse repairs.

• Perform tests to evaluate engine and/or component performance in accordance with technical guidance utilizing specified tool and/or of instruments.

• Analyzes test results, prepare reports on findings and provide recommendations.

• Performs complex operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment.

• Gathers and maintains specified records of engineering data such as tests, drawings, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum 4 years work related experience.

• Minimum 4 years specialized experience assessing and diagnosing faults with Navy diesel engines.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance. 

• Formal training in diesel engine operation, maintenance & diagnostics from any of the following: Navy Diesel Engine Training Courses or Original Equipment Manufacturer schools relevant to:

  • Fairbanks Morse Defense/Colt Pielstick PC 2.5

  • Fairbanks Morse Defense/Colt Pielstick PA6B STC

  • Fairbanks Morse Defense 8 -1/8 Opposed Piston Marine Engine

  • Caterpillar 3608

  • GM EMD 645E

  • MTU Model 20V 8000 M90

• Effective oral and written communication.

• Sound interpersonal skills needed to interface, coordinate with company personnel, customers, and outside contacts, if appropriate

• Basic computer skills.

• Experience with Formal Work Procedures (FWPs) and Controlled Work Procedures (CWPs) IAW JFFM may be substituted for PCP experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Navy NEC: 733B, U13A, U24A, U25A, U26A.

• Knowledgeable in Navy QA and Planning procedures

• Knowledgeable in Navy Quality assurance practices and Joint Fleet.

• Maintenance Manual (JFMM) chapters relating to maintenance of diesel engines.

Pay Range:

The pay range for this role is $23.31 – $26.07 Hourly. This is a reasonable estimate for this role. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to, business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

ADA Notations:

• Requires walking, reaching, sitting, and concentration in the presence of occasional noise.

• Ability to move in narrow and restricted passageways, up/down steep and narrow ladders or stairways, and up and down antenna masts/yardarms (onboard ships).

• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects up to 50 lbs.

• Office environment, waterfront, and shops.

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.