Naval CVN Mechanical Technician
Purpose:
- Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for a Maintenance Technician (mechanical) who will be key support to the Carrier Engineering Maintenance Assistance Team (CEMAT). Provide training and support of preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment and systems on board U.S. Navy nuclear powered aircraft carriers in Newport News, VA.
Job Description:
- Provide technical support as required to ships force for the assessment, fault isolation, repair, and final adjustment of specific items of Carrier Engineering Maintenance Assistance Team (CEMAT) systems and equipment and conduct functional checks and operational tests of those systems onboard ship. Perform on board US Naval vessels located at Newport News Shipbuilding.
- Supervises others and manages one or more multiple jobs. Applies comprehensive understanding of production and processes toward completion of assignments. Responsible for interfacing with customers, managing subcontractors and ability to provide work direction to others.
- Performs a variety of complicated and non-routine tasks.
- Develops and uses technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports. Schedules, reports and briefs customers and senior management.
- Performs duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.
Qualifications:
- Must have High School education or Trade School at least 8 years' experience in the operation, repair, and maintenance of naval or marine propulsion hull, mechanical, or electrical systems.
- In Lieu of experience associate's Degree in an appropriate discipline from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to 2 years of technician experience.
- In Lieu of experience Quantified, specialized skills such as trade qualifications, manufacturer certifications of training for shipboard related systems, equipment and components may be substituted for up to two (2) years of technician experience for each major qualification or specialized trade skill.
- Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, diagrams, or other mechanical technical data pertaining to the construction and operation of naval hull, mechanical, and electrical equipment.
Desired Qualifications
- At least 2 years' experience in a position of team leader or supervisor of subordinate work groups is desired.
- Prefer technical/professional certifications.
Travel Requirements:
- 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 (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id )
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs
- Able to work on and climb ladders, work 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 vessels.
- May ride ships at sea for extended periods. May require wearing a respirator.
- Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.
Security Requirements:
- Must obtain and maintain a Rapid-Gate Badge and Confidential Security Clearance.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
- Must be able to pass a background security check for access to the shipyard.
Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on 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.
Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401(k) with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
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Valkyrie Enterprises Inc.
paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
May 12, 2025