Waterfront Engineering Technician 3, Corrosion

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

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

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeNorfolk • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $30 - $40 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corrosion control and compliance with environmental regulations, alongside strong technical documentation skills for ship systems and equipment. Proficient in conducting inspections and providing actionable information to support ship operations and maintenance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Corrosion ControlTechnical DocumentationClean Air Act ComplianceAMPP CIP Inspector CertificationShipboard Systems Experience

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Hard Skills

Corrosion Control InspectionsTechnical Requirements ResearchSystem ILS Elements ReviewInstallation and Maintenance DocumentationHull and Deck Surface Coating SystemsUnderwater Hull SurveysAlgebraPlane GeometryTrigonometryPhysics

Soft Skills

Actionable Information DeliveryCrew Familiarization Support

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret ClearanceAMPP CIP Inspector Certification

Industry Keywords

NESHAPEPAOSHAASTM 718FVOC ComplianceDDG 51 Class ShipsEOSSTechnical ManualsPMSCrew Certification

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 concerning 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
Perform corrosion control inspections when applicable

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of a high school, trade, industrial, or correspondence school with credits in algebra, plane geometry, trigonometry, and physics
Secret clearance required
Three (3) years of experience in the prevention and control of corrosion and in hull, topside, interior, and deck surface coating systems with Navy ships
Three (3) years of experience applying the Clean Air Act, NESHAP, EPA, OSHA, ASTM 718F, and Material Data Safety Sheet regulations regarding VOC compliance
Three (3) years of experience conducting surveys of underwater hull, topside, interior, and deck surfaces to determine the effectiveness of corrosion control systems
Experience with shipboard corrosion control is highly valued
AMPP CIP inspector certification is highly valued

Benefits

Comp & perks

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