CG / Smartship Engineering Technician

Overview The GBS Group, an engineering and technology solution provider, is seeking a CG / Smartship Engineering Technician to join our Virginia Beach headquarters office. The GBS Group designs and delivers high technology services and solutions to most advanced naval and maritime ships, as well as to special purpose platforms and assets. Our office is located within 10 miles of the Virginia Beach resort area and the downtown Norfolk Waterfront shopping district. General Requirements Demonstrate a working knowledge of Navy assessment programs, visit processes and reporting methods for visits. Using accepted current instrumentation for diagnosing equipment. Demonstrate ability for interpreting wiring diagrams and control schematics. Must have recent and current experience with in two (2) years unless designated below. Ability to utilize computers including the Microsoft Office Suite for compiling information for reports and history files and transfer digital pictures from camera to computer and enhance as required and label them for report purposes. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally. Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance. Ability to travel up to 30% including ships underway and OCONUS. Skills and Qualifications Experience with troubleshooting and repairing: CG propulsion control consoles UPS Gas turbine control systems A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the operation, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance and assessment of MCS / ECS / MCSS and Support Systems, with at least 6 months’ experience occurring within the last 12 months. Current working knowledge of “Smartship” Machinery Control System (MCS) / Machinery Control System Suite (MCSS), LSD and /or CVN Class PLCs, HMI consoles and peripherals, Networks (AECS), PLMU, Pitch indicating and Torsionmeter systems. Current working knowledge of LPD‐17 Class Engineering Control System (ECS), to include data communication systems, VME based Remote Terminal Units (VRTUs), ECS Consoles, MPDE (Main Propulsion Diesel Engine) Controllers, Pitch indicating and Torsionmeter systems. CG, DDG, McNab / Wireless Data Torsionmeter systems LHD/LPD/LSD Class Damage Control Consoles and peripherals. Technical SME support for INSURV / TSRA inspections/assessments, engine balancing and Sea Trials. Ability to troubleshoot propulsion and auxiliary hardware, such as transducers, Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTE), Thermocouples, Signal Conditioners, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Input / Output Controllers (OICs), Network Switches and PC‐based control and monitoring systems. EEO Statement The GBS Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We pledge equal access to employment, facilities, and programs, regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital or familial status, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.