Serco

Surface Ship Maintenance Project Manager

Serco$108K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field with 7 years of relevant experience or Associate’s Degree with 14 years of experience.
  • 5 years of supervisory experience in technical assistance, maintenance, or design for surface ships.
  • 3 years of experience in aircraft carrier/surface ship maintenance, design, or operational issues.
  • 2 years of direct experience with auxiliary, electrical, and damage control systems, including steam propulsion plants.
  • 2 years of experience specific to auxiliary systems of U.S. Naval Ships.
  • Must maintain a current DoD security clearance or be able to obtain one post-employment.
  • U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead teams providing technical guidance on Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) systems and aviation equipment.
  • Oversee inspections and repairs for naval propulsion and auxiliary machinery.
  • Liaise with the ship's reactor department for compliance on inspections and production work.
  • Support fault identification and physical repairs for naval propulsion and auxiliary equipment.
  • Provide technical support on operation and repair of electrical and hull support systems.
  • Offer guidance on corrosion control assessments and maintenance for ship systems.
  • Develop and deliver formal training packages for Ship's Force.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on critical defense projects for the U.S. Navy.
  • Professional development through training and mentorship programs.
  • High-impact role in a team responsible for naval vessel maintenance and readiness.
  • Potential for advancement within a respected engineering and defense organization.
Full Job Description
Position Description & Qualifications

Position Description & Qualifications

We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to join Serco's Naval Acquisition and Sustainment Operation (NASO). A successful candidate will assume a critical role in overseeing and leading engineering and technical services to support maintenance and planning for the overhaul and repair equipment and systems associated with U.S. Navy Surface Ships.

This position is contingent upon your ability to maintain your DoD Secret level clearance.

In this role you will:
  • Lead teams providing technical guidance to Ship's Force relating to work on Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) and aviation equipment and systems which interface with combat support systems, and hull support items such as damage control equipment for flooding and fire, climate control/ventilation systems, tank and voids, plenums, etc., habitability improvements, and piping systems. Also encompassed are electrical generation, power and distribution systems including controllers, junction boxes, cabling, and cableways.
  • Lead the performance of inspections, examinations, analysis, repairs incidental to such and make recommendations in the areas of maintenance planning and/or repair as requested on naval propulsion and auxiliary machinery associated with high pressure steam propulsion plants and U.S. Naval Surface Force Ship propulsion plants and auxiliaries.
  • Liaison with ship's reactor department is required prior to accomplishing inspections, testing, and production work
  • Manage teams performing, assisting, or providing technical guidance on the performance of fault identification and support Ship's Force with physical repairs of the types of naval propulsion and auxiliary and aviation/flight deck equipment/combat systems and systems set forth herein
  • Responsible for technical support and advice to Ship's Force pertinent to the operation, overhaul, and repair of specific items of, auxiliary machinery, electrical, and hull support and aviation systems as directed by the appropriate technical authority.
  • Oversee the performance or provide guidance IAW Corrosion Control Assessment and Maintenance Manual (CCAMM) for the Maintenance System Work Package Planning (MSWP) (T-9630-ABMMD-010/all USN hulls) to Ship's Force with training, inspection and reporting of tanks, voids, plenums, bilges, catwalks, pump room decks, and Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) station decks. Perform or provide technical guidance in support of TYCOM Cableway Improvement Program (CIP) in accordance with NAVSEAINST 9304 series to Ship's Force with training, inspection, repair assistance and reporting.
  • Develop updated training package to the TYCOM and to the RMCs. Provide formal on-board operator and maintenance training to Ship's Force.
  • Develop Formal Work Packages (FWPs) and Controlled Work Packages (CWPs) in accordance with the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual.
  • Manage personnel as required to support short-term and long-term contract efforts.
  • Cultivating positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.


To be successful in this role, you will have:
  • Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of seven years' experience in related engineering management field, or AssociatesDegree with fourteen (14) years' experience in related engineering management field.
  • Five years' supervisory experience in the area of technical assistance, maintenance, or design related to surface ships.
  • Three years should be closely involved with practical aircraft carrier/surface ship (as applicable) maintenance, design, operation, and other problems of main propulsion, auxiliary,electrical, and damage control equipment associated with shipboard level maintenance.
  • Two years direct experience with auxiliary, electrical, and damage control systems and included steam propulsion plants.
  • Two years direct experience with auxiliary, electrical and damage control systems for U.S. Naval Ships.
  • Two years of supervisory experience.
  • A current DoD security clearance or able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance post-employment.
  • United States (U.S.) citizenship.
  • Up to 25% of travel for CONUS/OCONUS may be required.

Knowledge, ability and skills:
  • Knowledge of best practice maritime processes and support methodologies to meet Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) requirements.
  • Ability to lead and manage large teams.
  • Ability to operate personal computers and have good knowledge and operational abilities with Microsoft Office tools.

If you're ready to contribute your skills and expertise to help manage and execute successful programs, apply today to join the Serco-NA team. Your efforts will be key to ensuring project success and supporting our overall mission.

*Serco Inc. is using this posting for the purpose of responding to a proposal. We are seeking qualified candidates in the event of a contract award. This position is not currently funded/active. Should Serco be awarded the contract, and you meet the qualifications of the position, you will be considered in the selection process.**

About Serco

Serco Group plc is a British company providing public services. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. The company has four divisions: Health, Justice and Immigration, Transport, and Defence, and operates across the UK and Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Serco primarily provides public services to governments, including the operation of prisons and hospitals, defence and aerospace services, and transport services. The company also provides IT and consultancy services to the public sector. Serco has been involved in a number of controversies, including allegations of overcharging the UK government and mismanagement of contracts.
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