Lead Diesel Engine Inspector (DEI)

Sayres Defense

$90K — $140K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years supervisory experience in a relevant field.
  • Two tours as a Navy Diesel Engine Inspector required.
  • Extensive experience as an Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) on diesel-powered vessels.
  • Hands-on diesel propulsion operational and maintenance experience within the last five years.
  • Certification equivalent to Navy Diesel Engine Inspector highly preferred.
  • 25+ years of experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough inspections of diesel propulsion systems.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of maintenance practices and equipment reliability.
  • Analyze casualty reports and identify maintenance trends.
  • Propose actionable recommendations to enhance operational readiness.
  • Assist in engineering assessments and lead technical review processes.

Benefits

  • Support primarily located in San Diego, CA, with opportunities for occasional travel.
  • Exposure to diverse Navy fleet concentration areas, including international locations.
  • Engagement with complex technical systems in a military environment.
Full Job Description
Sayres is seeking an experienced Lead Diesel Engine Inspector (DEI) in San Diego, CA with a SECRET clearance, verifiable in DISS.

Position Summary

The Lead Diesel Engine Inspector provides technical leadership for diesel propulsion system inspections and readiness assessments across Navy surface ships.

Responsibilities
  • Conduct diesel propulsion inspections.
  • Evaluate maintenance effectiveness and equipment reliability.
  • Review casualty reports and maintenance trends.
  • Develop recommendations to improve readiness.
  • Support engineering assessments and technical reviews.

Qualifications
  • Minimum 15 years supervisory experience.
  • Minimum two tours as a Navy Diesel Engine Inspector.
  • Extensive EOOW experience aboard diesel-powered ships.
  • Direct diesel propulsion operational and maintenance experience within the past five years.
  • Experience equivalent to Navy Diesel Engine Inspector certification.
  • 25+ years highly desirable.

Occasional travel may be required. Support is primarily based in San Diego, CA, with occasional travel to Navy fleet concentration areas including Everett, WA; Pearl Harbor, HI; Sasebo, Japan; Yokosuka, Japan; and Singapore, as well as other customer locations as required.

Salary Range: $90,000-$140,000, commensurate with experience.Compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and market considerations.

The position description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform position-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

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