Job Description:
THOR Solutions is actively seeking an ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN V (Electrical & IR Survey) with U.S. Navy shipboard experience to provide full-time support for U.S. Naval shipboard equipment at the Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) in San Diego, CA.In this role, you will be part of a waterfront team that provides direct engineering and technical support to the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet, helping keep shipboard systems reliable and mission-ready. Working alongside Navy personnel aboard ships and at regional maintenance facilities, you will apply your technical expertise to troubleshoot equipment, support maintenance and assessments, and train Ship's Force to improve Fleet self-sufficiency and readiness. This is an opportunity to contribute to a high-impact mission that directly supports the safety and combat readiness of our Fleet. This position is contingent upon contract award, anticipated for February 2027.
Typical Responsibilities:
The candidate's responsibilities include (but are not limited to) performing or supporting the following actions: Provide Full-Time Onsite Support as well as Surge Support as tasked for the following Code 262 cognizant equipment. Serve as a senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) and lead for assessment teams and Fleet Technical Assistance teams on-site or via distance support as required, to include engineering/technical evaluations, equipment functional checks, troubleshooting, test, analysis, and provide technical guidance and over-the-shoulder direction for adjustments and repairs to the maximum extent possible during the time available. Conduct pre-job briefings and report equipment readiness status. Assist with technical input and preparation of DFS and ESR responses. Deliver TAVRs and ship-visit debriefs
Location:
Full time onsite at the SWRMC in San Diego, CA.Typical Physical Activity: Mix of desk/computer work in an office environment and visits to waterfront/shipboard environments. May involve: repetitive motion, traversing shipboard environments (e.g. confined spaces, ladders, hatches), or vision..Anticipated Travel: This position involves up to 10% travel, including travel to overseas/OCONUS locations. Typical Pay Range: The anticipated pay for this position in the identified location(s) is $39.78/hour. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education, qualifications, and experience. This position is covered under the Service Contract Act (SCA) and will additionally receive $5.09/hour in "health and welfare" benefits. Existing SECRET Security Clearance Required: This position requires an existing active or interim Secret security clearance prior to hire. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance; therefore, only current U.S. citizens will be considered for this position. A candidate without a clearance but with highly relevant experience may be considered, but still must obtain a clearance prior to hire. Required Education, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: High school diploma/GED equivalent. At least three (3) to five (5) years of recent, relevant hands-on experience within the last seven (7) years in the operation, troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and assessing of U.S. Navy Electrical equipment including, but not limited to: Shipboard electrical systems and infrared surveys; Cathodic Protection (in addition to ICCP); Motor generator sets including voltage and frequency regulators and monitors; Miscellaneous systems including Lube Oil Purifier Heaters, Vent fog precipitators, Helicopter/Aircraft Electrical Servicing Station (HESS/AESS); All associated system controllers (e.g., Gun Control) that require electrical monitoring using power analyzers or troubleshooting. Ability to provide technical support on electrical cables; power and lighting circuits and distribution (4160 VAC, 1000 VAC, 450 VAC, 115 VAC); marine electrical systems; Automatic Bus Transfer (ABT) switches; transformers; SSDG/MPDE controls; gas-turbine, steam-turbine, and diesel generator sets and exciters; governor and synchronizer controls; 400 Hz converters; degaussing systems; switchgear (breakers, reverse-power relays, load-shedding, GPM, NBPS); Cathodic Protection (in addition to ICCP); and motor-generator sets. Ability to accomplish Infrared (IR) surveys per SW210-AP-GYD-010 and MIP 3000 to identify overheating in switchboards, motor controllers, propulsion-plant, power-generation, auxiliary, and lighting equipment, and to support cableway inspection oversight and drawing review per NAVSEAINST 9304.1.Ability to utilize computers including the Microsoft Office Suite for compiling information for reports and history files and transfer digital pictures from camera to computer and enhance as required and label them for report purposes. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally. Required Certifications/Trainings or ability to obtain within 60 and 180 days of providing direct support: IR Survey Level 1 Technician provided by the Snell Group within 60 days; recertification every 5 years. Preferred but not required: IR Survey Level 2 Technician provided by the Snell Group; recertification every 5 years. Marine Electric Propulsion/High-Voltage Electrical Safety training by MEBA within 60 days for all Level 1/Level 2 IR personnel to support 4160 VAC surveys, with high-voltage-rated safety gear used for 4160 VAC switchboard/load-center surveys. CPR certificationOSHA 10-hour maritime training within 90 days Benefit Offerings: Along with competitive pay, THOR offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Paid Time Off (accrued) Paid Holidays 401(k) with employer match and Traditional/Roth options Medical Insurance (3 plan options)TRICARE Supplemental Coverage for TRICARE-eligible individuals Dental Insurance (2 plan options) Vision Insurance Plan (2 plan options) Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Commuter/Transit Benefits Basic Life/AD&D Insurance for employee Additional Life Insurance options for employee + family Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Pet Benefits Legal PlanID Theft Protection Plan Employee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program Voluntary Leave Transfer Program Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Referral Program Please be aware that many of our positions require an existing security clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants to cleared positions who lack clearance eligibility will not be considered. Founded in 2009, THOR Solutions, LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veteran's Excellence (CVE) verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry, worldwide. THOR provides innovative and tailored expertise in multidisciplinary engineering, project and program management, business and financial management, technical support, integrated logistics support, training support, fleet support, corporate operations support, assessments and studies. THOR is privileged to deliver service solutions to the nation's most complex military, public sector and industry challenges. THOR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part the employment selection process, please contact us at [email protected] or (571) 215-0077.
