Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is seeking a full time Main Propulsion Technician II/Main Reduction Gear Subject Matter Expert in San Diego, CA.

Summary: This position will provide support to the U.S. Navy for recurring assessments and repair of various shipboard main propulsion systems and components.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering technical support for the following Main Machinery Space Support Systems Propulsion Support Components and Systems:
  • fuel and lube oil purifiers
  • fuel oil systems
  • main propulsion lube oil systems and associated support
  • valves
  • Main Reduction Gears (MRG)
  • attached lube oil and Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) pumps
  • propulsion shafting
  • stern tube seals
  • stern tube and line shaft bearings
  • bulkhead seals and associated systems
  • Propeller blades
  • CPP equipment excluding the hydraulic system components
• Completes assessment or Technical Assist, and provides repair recommendations to the branch head in a Report or TAVR format as required for review and issuance on the equipment.
• Conducts ship visits to provide technical guidance for repairs, troubleshooting or testing as requested for urgent or routine requests.
• Conducts on-the-job training for Ships Force Maintenance personnel. The training must include adjustments, repairs, troubleshooting techniques and equipment/personnel safety.
• Communicates with and conduct a debrief of cognizant Ships Force personnel reporting conditions found, repairs completed and/or required and training conducted with current operational condition. Any unresolved conditions must be briefed to the ship’s Commanding Officer and Chief Engineer with corrections required.
• Drives while traveling to perform job duties.
• Assists with the research and technical resolution of Departures from Specification (DFS).

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 4 years’ experience with Equipment listed in the duties and responsibilities
• Active DOD Secret Security Clearance
• Possess certification from or Attend GEAR 101 TRAINING hosted by Philadelphia Timken Gears and Services, Inc. within one-hundred eighty (180) calendar days of hire.

ADA Notations:

• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes up to 50 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
• Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States
• Pursuant to the Executive Order 14042 on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, candidates must be able to provide proof they have received the COVID 19 vaccine and are considered fully vaccinated. Requests for an accommodation due to a medical or religious reason can be made by contacting Human Resources.

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. and its subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veterans.