Naval Elevator Technician

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is seeking a full-time Naval Elevator Technician in Newport News, VA.Summary: This position will work closely with the Ship's Force, Government, and contract personnel to provide electrical technical support for the US Navy ships. This position will include assessing and repairing all electrical aspects of shipboard elevators, dumbwaiters, and conveyors in both shop and shipboard environments. This position involves providing maintenance support for aircraft carrier elevators at Naval Station Norfolk.Duties and Responsibilities:Provides technical support and assistance on electrical systems and components, supporting U.S. Navy shipboard weapons elevators, cargo elevators, and dumbwaiters.Conducts research and provides drawings, technical manual information, design specifications, and engineering technical recommendations for the condition assessment, corrective action, and the preventative measures to prevent electrical equipment-related problems from recurring.Assists with shipboard PMS accomplishment.Uses a variety of precision measurement standards and instrumentsAssists the ship's force with obtaining supply and repair parts information as required.Provides technical assistance and support on complex machinery control system technical problems beyond the capability of the ship's force.Provides direct communication to the ship's force representative that completely describes the electrical systems and component problem and solutions to correct.Provides input and assists with process improvement procedures. assembles and installs equipment, using hand tools and power tools.Performs the necessary out briefs to the ship's force representatives, including ship's officers and supporting personnel, as well as briefs to management within the engineering department.Understands and follows standard and specified safety procedures and operating.Required Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalentMinimum six plus years of direct experience working with the preventative/corrective maintenance and troubleshooting of shipboard weapons elevators, cargo elevators, and dumbwaiter systemsAbility to use drawings, prints, schematics, and wiring diagrams to locate defective components and perform repairs. Work with published technical directives and equipment specifications that outline specific alignment and calibration proceduresAbility to attach moving parts and subassemblies to basic assembly units, using hand tools and power tools as instructed, and other duties as assigned by their supervisionKnowledgeable of Navy tag-out, standard troubleshooting techniques, and Navy Quality assurance practicesKnowledge and experience in military terminology proceduresKnowledge of standard items, test procedures, and test memosPreferred Qualifications:Knowledge of Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM)Experience with quality assurancePrior Craftsman 301 qualificationOSHA 10 certificationADA Notations:Frequent standing, sitting, walking, handling, feeling with hands, reaching with armsRegular Communication (hearing and speaking)Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting of heavy objectsAbility to go aboard ships, barges, and other naval craftAbility to move in narrow and restricted passageways, up/down steep and narrow ladders or stairways onboard shipsAbility to lift, carry, and move objects up to 50 lbs in weightIndustrial, shop environmentEpsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.