ASSISTANT ENGINEER/JUNIOR ENGINEER
LOCATION: NSWC Panama City
This position is contingent on a proposal.
Candidates with experience working at NSWC Panama City are highly preferred.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Performs daily routine scheduled maintenance
• Operates machinery and equipment
• Stands a 12-hour watch while underway, inspecting equipment and recording temperatures, pressures, and verifying proper operation.
• Maintains daily logs
• Assists Deck Department operations as required.
• Maintains potable water level, monitors holding tanks
• Keeps an inventory of tools and spares
• Ensures engineering spaces are clean and orderly at all times
• Participates in drills, safety meetings, and training
• Other tasks as determined by Chief Engineer
• Must be available when boat is in port as directed by captain or chief engineer to support maintenance and operational readiness.
• Maintain inventory as directed by Chief Engineer to ensure critical repair materials are kept aboard.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED
• Previous shipboard mechanical experience
• Oiler/QMED Rating Merchant Mariner Credential
• Able to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Basic working knowledge of marine equipment and systems
• Knowledge of safe working practices and procedures
• Ability to read and comprehend Operations & Maintenance Manuals, and Technical drawings
• MMD with STCW-95
• Must have the ability to obtain an Interim Security Clearance (or transfer) in a timely manner, and maintain a US Government (Do D) Secret Clearance for this position on the NITE Contract.
• Proficient and comfortable with computers including network and Microsoft Office products
• Excellent verbal and written English skills
• Must be able to lift 50lbs, climb ladders and stairs
• Must be able to swim
• Must be available when boat is in port as directed by captain or chief engineer to support maintenance and operational readiness.
• Applicant must follow Company policies, and all local, state and federal regulations.

VETS is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.
VETS is a Department of Veterans Affairs, Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Based in Tysons Corner, Virginia, VETS has a Southwest operations office in Tucson, Arizona and contract management sites throughout the United States. VETS supports a growing number of U.S. Government defense and civilian agencies with technology, systems engineering, as well as construction and program management support services.