Description:
This position is contingent upon contract award
The Steam Main Propulsion Engineering & Control Systems Subject Matter Expert (SMP&C SME) provides technical oversight, engineering expertise, and maintenance support for Navy steam propulsion systems and associated auxiliary equipment aboard surface warships and military auxiliary vessels. This position serves as a subject matter expert responsible for supporting propulsion plant operations, engineering readiness, maintenance execution, and lifecycle sustainment activities in support of U.S. Navy fleet operations.
The SMP&C SME supports shipboard engineering operations, maintenance planning, technical assessments, and propulsion plant readiness initiatives while ensuring compliance with Navy engineering, operational, and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide technical leadership and oversight for steam propulsion plant operations, maintenance activities, and engineering support efforts.
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Serve as subject matter expert for steam turbine propulsion systems, steam turbine generators, associated control systems, and auxiliary engineering equipment.
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Support planning, execution, and oversight of organizational-level and depot-level maintenance activities involving steam propulsion systems.
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Monitor propulsion plant operational performance and maintenance activities to ensure mission readiness and compliance with Navy engineering standards.
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Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering personnel, maintenance staff, and shipboard operators.
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Analyze engineering data, maintenance trends, and operational reports to identify improvement opportunities and support propulsion plant reliability.
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Coordinate with ship’s force personnel, maintenance activities, and government representatives to resolve technical and operational issues.
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Support development and implementation of engineering procedures, maintenance strategies, technical documentation, and readiness initiatives.
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Ensure compliance with Navy engineering, maintenance, operational, and safety requirements.
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Prepare technical reports, engineering assessments, maintenance evaluations, and readiness status updates for leadership review.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications
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A minimum of fifteen (15) years of supervisory-level watchstanding experience aboard warships or military auxiliary vessels with steam propulsion systems, including service as:
- Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW),
- Propulsion Plant Watch Officer,
- Chief Engineer, or
- Equivalent engineering leadership positions responsible for overall propulsion plant operations and associated control and auxiliary systems.
- Direct operational and maintenance experience within the last five (5) years involving:
- Steam turbine main propulsion systems,
- Steam turbine generators,
- Associated control systems, and
- Auxiliary systems currently utilized by the U.S. Navy.
- Extensive knowledge of steam propulsion plant operations, engineering systems, maintenance processes, and Navy operational procedures.
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Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and technical problem-solving skills.
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Ability to effectively interface with senior military leadership, civilian personnel, maintenance organizations, and technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
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Prior experience supporting Navy fleet readiness, maintenance, modernization, or lifecycle sustainment programs.
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Experience supporting shipyard maintenance, depot-level engineering activities, or waterfront operations.
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Familiarity with Navy engineering documentation systems, maintenance databases, and readiness reporting tools.
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Experience supporting technical assessments, inspections, or engineering evaluations.
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Bachelor’s degree or associate degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
Education Requirements
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Equivalent Navy engineering training, qualifications, certifications, and operational experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
Work Environment
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Work may be performed in office environments, shipboard locations, waterfront operations areas, maintenance facilities, or shipyards.
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Position may require travel to fleet concentration areas, operational commands, maintenance facilities, and shipboard locations in support of inspections, maintenance activities, and operational readiness efforts.
Security Clearance
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Active DoD security clearance(Secret or higher) required.
