Mid-level, Hull, Mechanical - Pascagoula, United States - Serco North America

Description

Position DescriptionJoin Serco as a Mid-Level Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) General Engineer.

You will be part of a team evaluating and managing the design, construction, testing, and delivery of HM&E equipment, components, or systems onto new amphibious ships and sustaining existing fleet assets.

Our team is led by a Program Manager and Deputy Program Manager, each having decades of experience working in the DoD and Shipbuilding Industry.

This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level clearance post-employment.

Our Naval Acquisition and Sustainment Operation, which is part of Serco's Maritime Engineering, Technology and Sustainment (METS) business, provides critical services to nearly all U.S.

Navy surface ships and craft, supporting new construction, repair, maintenance, modernization, and sustainment. You will work closely with Government, maritime industry professionals, and other support personnel.

Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors and marines.

Our objective:

to ensure our clients' mission objectives are achieved with the highest level of capability and assurance, and at the lowest possible cost.

Serco supports the U.S. Navy as a prime contractor providing professional support services. We are committed to providing the U.S.

Navy with the management, engineering, and subject matter expertise to face all challenges, and welcome those with dedication, talent, and skill sets to join the Naval Acquisition and Sustainment Operation Team.

In this role:
Will assist the Government HM&E Manager to deliver new ships to the fleet, providing engineering support integral to acquisition programs in the fields of preliminary and contract design support, detail design and contract support, pre-delivery availability and post-delivery support, operations and sustainment support, or fleet modernization program life cycle support


This may include:
Support the waterfront and advise the Government HM&E Manager of production and design issues.
Resolve technical issues and support on-site meetings.
Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of HM&E equipment, components, or systems.

This may include the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)/Electronic Chart Display and Information System-Navy (ECDIS-N), Machinery Control Systems (MCS), and Electric Distribution Systems.

Oversee shipboard installation or repair, light off, and testing of HM&E equipment, components, or systems.
Study drawings and specifications and perform complex calculations to conceive equipment and systems designed to meet requirements.
Oversee and evaluate operation of equipment during acceptance testing, ship trials, and shakedown cruises.

Conduct Configuration Management (CM) by maintaining the integrity of work products using configuration identification, configuration control, configuration status accounting, and configuration audits.

Assist in maintaining or developing ship specifications and ship drawings, engineering change proposals, and potential work items.
Collaborate with government and contractor personnel to develop technical documentation per contract requirements.

QualificationsTo be successful in this role, you will have:
Successfully completed a professional engineering degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited college or university.

Military or DoD experience can be substituted for a degree if 5 or more years of specific work experience can be demonstrated in an analogous or higher-level position.

2 or more years of relevant experience with U.S. Navy or U.S. Coast Guard ship construction, ship repair, or ship maintenance is required.

Relevant experience is professional experience of essentially the same scope and complexity as that described in the "Position Description", above, to include research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of HM&E equipment, components, or systems.

A detailed understanding of Ingalls' shipbuilding processes (design, production, test, and trials) is required.
Configuration control experience is required.
A technical understanding of Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) systems is required.

This may include the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)/Electronic Chart Display and Information System-Navy (ECDIS-N), Machinery Control Systems (MCS), and Electric Distribution Systems.

A current DoD security clearance or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance post-employment.
Ability to operate personal computers and have good knowledge and operational abilities with Microsoft Office tools.
Ability to support activities in a shipyard or naval facility.

Some work may occur within an industrial field office, outdoors and/or aboard ship while the ship is undergoing construction, alteration, activation, overhaul, repair, and/or underway trials.

Walking and climbing throughout the ship, may be required.

Exposure to high noise levels, uncomfortable temperatures, heights, or other industrial safety conditions will require use of personal protective clothing and equipment.

Ability to travel (less than 10%) to support activities in a shipyard or naval facility or onboard ship while underway.

United States (U.S.) citizenship.


Additional desired experience and skills:
A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is desired.
Familiarity with Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion, and Repair, USN, Gulf Coast (SSGC) operations and staff is highly desirable.
Previous HM&E, Merchant Marine, or Navy experience is highly desirable.
Relevant Amphibious warship ship experience is ideal.
Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act of 1990 (DAWIA) certification is desired.
Experience working within DoD/Navy ACAT I Programs is desired.

If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and sailors and a passionate Serco team - then submit your application now for immediate consideration.

It only takes a few minutes and could change your career Company OverviewSerco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc.

In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation.

We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

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