Junior Diesel Engine Technician, Foreign Military Sales

$83,200 - $93,600/Yr

Amentum - Oklahoma City, OK

Part-time - Entry Level

Oklahoma City, OK

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Junior Diesel Engine Technician position at Amentum involves supporting large-scale maintenance and logistics efforts under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. This part-time role requires travel to various international locations, with a focus on diesel engine repairs, overhauls, and modernization conversions for ships sold to foreign navies. Candidates should be adaptable, possess strong communication skills, and be comfortable with a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance and support personnel supporting the Follow On Technical Support (FOTS) contract under NAVSEA PMS 326.
• Perform ready-to-start and post-repair inspections and review of operational testing procedures.
• Conduct assessments such as ship visits to assess the material condition of shipboard systems.
• Access, analyze, and provide recommended resolutions on diesel engines based on the U.S. Navy diesel inspector program.
• Have working knowledge and perform diesel engine inspections and Formal Periodic Assessments (FPAs) in accordance with the JFMM Revision B, OPNAV Instruction 9220.3, and the U.S. Navy Diesel Engine Inspector Handbook.
• Blueprint an engine, test engines and components, and take critical measurements to assess and plan an overhaul or replacement.
• Supervise complex repairs to different diesel engines such as MTU, Caterpillar, Fairbanks Morse, Isotta Fraschini, Paxman, etc.
• Train crew and maintenance personnel in diesel maintenance and operations.

Requirements

• 6 years of technical experience with maintenance of shipboard diesel engines, propulsion, and auxiliary systems.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills; working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain an active United States Passport.
• Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior US Navy or USCG service as a qualified USN Diesel Engine Inspector (DEI) who held the NEC on active duty OR DEI course certified, or equivalent.

Benefits

• Competitive pay range of $40/hr - $45/hr based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package.