Submarine Damage Control / Firefighting System Engineer

Engineer III - Submarine Damage Control/Firefighting System Engineer

Company Overview

KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense as well as many other departments and programs critical to our Nation’s security and well-being.

KMS is a two-time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. Additionally, we received the Providence Journal Rhode Island Top Workplaces award and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility

Position Summary / Objective

NSWCPD seeking a former U.S. Navy Submarine Auxiliaryman to provide an operational perspective to submarine maintenance and support issues. The ideal candidate will leverage their hands-on experience with submarine damage control and firefighting systems to support critical fleet modernization and maintenance efforts.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Review and provide input on TEMPALTs (Temporary Alterations).
• Assess new construction commitments for operational feasibility.
• Analyze and support the development of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
• Review and refine Planned Maintenance System (PMS) procedures.

Required education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or Maritime Academy.
• Seven (7) years of experience with U.S. Navy systems, including mechanical/electrical system design, repair, installation, modification, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing of Submarine equipment or systems.
• Must be a former U.S. Navy submariner with experience as an Auxiliaryman (A-ganger).
• Demonstrated experience with submarine damage control and firefighting equipment.
• Strong understanding of submarine operations and maintenance.

Preferred education and experience

• Experience as a 3MC (Drill Coordinator).
• Former Navy Firefighting and Damage Control Instructor experience is a plus.
• Experience developing and revised Damage Control and Firefighting PMS.
• Understanding of the ECP process.

Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as presentation skills.
• High comfort level working with and around all military/organizational levels, clients, customers, suppliers, and visitors.
• Must be highly reliable and demonstrate personal initiative to operate in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Additional eligibility requirements

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

An active DoD Secret security clearance.

Other Duties

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Excellent listening skills are essential. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

The typical workday is eight hours in length. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, with concurrence from the supervisor. Attendance at prescheduled mandatory meetings is required. Must be available during the core work hours as determined by your contract/location and must account for the required number of hours in a pay period to maintain Full-time status.

Telework

• Telework may be allowed up to 100% (fully remote) depending on customer. requirements and the employee’s location and experience.

Travel

• Ability to travel CONUS.
• Travel up to 10% may be required.

Benefits and Additional Compensation

KMS offers a competitive benefits packaging including medical, dental and vision insurances, flexible spending account, PTO, paid holidays, military leave, bereavement leave, 401k / retirement savings plan, professional development and tuition reimbursement, basic and voluntary life insurance / AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance products and employee assistance plan (EAP) program. Additionally, KMS offers employee referral bonuses and a discretionary annual bonus.

AAP/EEO Statement

KMS Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

KMS Solutions is a drug free workplace.

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