Engineering Technician Marine Engineering Configuration Analyst
- Location
- Chesapeake, VA, US
- Workplace
- On-site
- Compensation
- Up to $27
About this role
About AVMAC LLC:
AVMAC was founded by two former Naval Aviation Maintenance Officers, Bert Ortiz and Don Buzard, who collectively have more than eight decades of experience assigned to, or directly supporting, both carrier and amphibious aviation.
AVMAC’s corporate staff and leadership team employ many with similar backgrounds and experience, which makes it a highly knowledgeable force multiplier to their customer base. The company prides itself on hiring, recruiting and training veterans as it continues to serve the Department of Defense and the Department of Transportation Homeland Security and commercial customers nationwide.
Position Summary: The Marine Engineering Configuration Analyst is responsible for managing engineering analysis, configuration monitoring, and technical research for all Ready Reserve Force (RRF) shipboard systems, equipment, and associated parts. This role supports the accuracy and integrity of vessel configuration data by analyzing information within the ABS Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE) platform, documenting configuration changes, and recommending updates to equipment hierarchies, maintenance requirements, technical manuals, and spare parts inventories.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide technical and research support for material and equipment procurement activities, evaluates shipboard machinery and equipment documentation, and determines appropriate critical spare parts allowances based on operational requirements and regulatory standards.
- Working closely with logistics, engineering, and maintenance teams, the analyst develops and implements process improvements related to engineering analysis, provisioning, and configuration management.
- Responsibilities also include maintaining equipment and parts information in automated logistics databases, validating technical data, supporting overhaul and inventory projects, and conducting onboard audits to verify equipment configurations and spare parts inventories.
- Extensive knowledge of marine hull, mechanical, and electrical (HM&E) systems, strong analytical and database skills, and experience interpreting technical manuals, drawings, and shipboard documentation.
- Occasional travel is required to support configuration audits, logistics overhauls, and fleet-wide engineering data validation activities aboard RRF vessels throughout the United States.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required:
- BS in Engineering or Data Management field or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years related marine engineering experience required.
- Detailed practical knowledge of common HM&E shipboard systems including but not limited to ventilation, electrical systems, propulsion, hydraulics, auxiliary, valves, pumps and motors. Familiarity with ship repair parts and a basic ability to read and interpret technical manuals, drawings and blueprints.
- Prior USN or Coast Guard experience with background as MM, MK, BT, EN, EM, GS or Merchant Marine Engineer.
- Experience in use of Haystack Gold and/or LogiQuest a plus.
- Knowledge of ABS Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE) software a plus.
- Computer proficiency in MSOFFICE business applications, with advanced level ability in MSEXCEL and MSACCESS.
- Must be able to work and transit in a shipboard environment.
Physical and Environmental Requirements:
- Work may require frequent bending, reaching and climbing.
- May frequently lift and carry items weighing up to fifty pounds and occasionally lift heavier items with the assistance of other workers.
- Work may be performed on top or under equipment in cramped or awkward positions.
What We Offer: (benefits vary based on FT, PT, or On-Call status)
- Benefits offered include Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Employer-paid Life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability
- Paid time off -including 11 Holidays (8 hours per holiday)
- Participation in the AVMAC LLC 401(k) plan
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.
AVMAC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse workplace and affirm equal opportunity for all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable law, including affirmative action for qualified individuals with disabilities and veterans.
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