Diesel Mechanic

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.

Qualifications

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

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for Epsilon Systems is Chuck Callahan.