Lead Marine Gas Turbine Inspector (MGTI) to support U.S. Navy surface ships and military auxiliary vessels in San Diego, CA.
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Lead Marine Gas Turbine Inspector (MGTI) is responsible for providing gas turbine (GT) inspection expertise, performing root cause analysis, and delivering inspector-perspective training on gas turbine operations and maintenance.
This position serves as the senior authority for marine gas turbine operations, inspections, maintenance processes, and technical project execution supporting Navy surface ships and military auxiliary vessels.
The Lead MGTI oversees complex engineering and maintenance initiatives, supervises technical personnel, and ensures operational readiness and compliance with Navy standards, procedures, and mission requirements. The position also serves as a principal advisor to government and program leadership on propulsion plant operations, inspection programs, maintenance planning, and engineering system performance.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and supervise technical teams supporting propulsion system operations, engineering analyses, maintenance activities, and implementation of technical projects.
- Provide senior-level technical management and operational oversight across multiple Navy surface ships and military auxiliary vessels.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for marine gas turbine propulsion systems, gas turbine generators, control systems, and associated auxiliary equipment.
- Support planning, execution, and evaluation of depot-level and organizational-level maintenance activities related to gas turbine propulsion systems.
- Conduct and oversee marine gas turbine inspections in accordance with Navy maintenance procedures, standards, and certification requirements.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering personnel, inspectors, operators, and maintenance staff.
- Analyze propulsion plant performance, maintenance data, and operational trends to identify improvement opportunities and ensure mission readiness.
- Coordinate with government representatives, ship's force personnel, maintenance activities, and program stakeholders to resolve technical and operational issues.
- Support development and implementation of engineering procedures, operational standards, and maintenance strategies.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Navy engineering, operational, and safety requirements.
- Prepare technical assessments, inspection reports, readiness evaluations, and program status updates for leadership review.
RequirementsRequired Qualifications- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
- Minimum of fifteen (15) years of supervisory experience in:
- Engineering analyses
- Information system operations
- Implementation of technical projects
- Extensive Navy technical management experience supporting multiple ships.
- Extensive operational experience serving as Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) aboard multiple Navy gas turbine-powered ships.
- Minimum of two (2) tours as a Navy Marine Gas Turbine Inspector supporting Navy surface ship maintenance processes.
- Extensive experience, including multiple tours, serving as a Navy Marine Gas Turbine Inspector supporting Navy surface ship maintenance processes.
- Minimum of fifteen (15) years of supervisory-level watchstanding experience aboard warships or military auxiliary vessels with gas turbine main propulsion systems, including service as:
- Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW)
- Propulsion Plant Watch Officer
- Chief Engineer
- Equivalent engineering leadership positions responsible for propulsion plant operations and associated control and auxiliary systems
- Extensive experience conducting marine gas turbine inspections aboard surface warships or military auxiliary vessels.
- Possession of qualifications and certifications equivalent to a Navy Marine Gas Turbine Inspector.
- Direct operational and maintenance experience within the last five (5) years involving:
- Gas turbine main propulsion systems
- Gas turbine generator control systems
- Associated auxiliary systems currently utilized by the U.S. Navy
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and technical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to effectively coordinate with senior military personnel, civilian leadership, and technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications- 25 + years of experience highly desirable
- Prior experience supporting Navy fleet readiness, modernization, or lifecycle maintenance programs.
- Experience supporting shipyard, depot maintenance, or waterfront engineering activities.
- Familiarity with Navy engineering documentation systems, maintenance databases, and technical reporting tools.
- Experience managing large-scale engineering or maintenance support contracts.
- Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field preferred.
- Equivalent Navy engineering training, certifications, and operational experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
Pay RangeThe pay range for this role is
$90,000.00-$130,000.00 annually. This is a reasonable estimate for this role. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
ADA Notations:- Work may be performed in office environments, shipboard spaces, industrial maintenance facilities, shipyards, or waterfront operations areas.
- Position may require travel to fleet concentration areas, maintenance facilities, and operational locations in support of inspection, maintenance, and readiness activities.
