Waterfront Corrosion Technician V

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

. Research technical requirements, availability, and alternatives for spare parts and assemblies for ship systems and equipment .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $37 - $40 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corrosion prevention and control, with a strong focus on hull and surface coating systems for Navy ships. Proficient in regulatory compliance related to environmental standards and technical documentation updates.

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Corrosion Control SystemsClean Air Act ComplianceAMPP CIP Inspector CertificationTechnical Documentation UpdatesSecret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Corrosion PreventionSurface Coating SystemsTechnical DocumentationSystem ILS ElementsTechnical ReviewsAlgebraPlane GeometryTrigonometryPhysicsSurveys of Underwater Hull

Soft Skills

Actionable Information DeliveryCrew Familiarization Support

Tools & Technologies

EOSSTechnical ManualsPMS

Certifications & Qualifications

AMPP CIP Inspector Certification

Industry Keywords

Navy ShipsEPAOSHANESHAPASTM 718FVOC ComplianceDDG 51 Class ShipsShip TrialsCrew CertificationCounterpart Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research technical requirements, availability, and alternatives for spare parts and assemblies for ship systems and equipment
Provide actionable information to end users
Deliver updates and revisions to technical documentation covering installation, testing, operation, and maintenance of ship systems and equipment
Support updates to EOSS, Technical Manuals, and PMS
Assist with crew familiarization for ALO, MELO, Ship Trials, Counterpart Services, CMA, DCMA, LOA, and Crew Certification Phases 1 and 2
Provide technical reviews of System and Equipment ILS elements as directed by NSWCPD
Support full life-cycle activities for DDG 51 Class ships, focusing on Flight III specific systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of a high school, trade, industrial, or correspondence school with credits in algebra, plane geometry, trigonometry, and physics
Five (5) years of experience in the prevention and control of corrosion and in hull, topside, interior, and deck surface coating systems with Navy ships
Five (5) years of experience applying the Clean Air Act, NESHAP, EPA, OSHA, ASTM 718F, and Material Data Safety Sheet regulations regarding VOC compliance
Five (5) years of experience conducting surveys of underwater hull, topside, interior, and deck surfaces to determine the effectiveness of corrosion control systems
AMPP CIP inspector certification
Secret clearance required
On-site work in San Diego, CA

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance