Senior Diesel Technician, Foreign Military Sales

$83,200 - $93,600/Yr

Amentum - Oklahoma City, OK

Part-time - Mid Level

Oklahoma City, OK

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Diesel Technician will support large-scale maintenance and logistics efforts under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, focusing on diesel engine repairs and fleet support for foreign navies. This part-time role requires travel to various international locations, with a flexible schedule and compensation provided only during travel periods. Ideal candidates should be adaptable, possess strong communication skills, and be eager to work in diverse environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance and support personnel supporting the Follow On Technical Support (FOTS) contract under NAVSEA PMS 326.
• Support craft and ships sold to foreign Navies with fleet support of ships undergoing diesel engine repairs, overhauls, and modernization conversions.
• 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.
• 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 eventually 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 (focusing on foreign crews).

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.
• Must be willing to travel to the Middle East and Indo/Pacific Countries.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain a United States Passport.

Nice-to-haves

• 10 years of technical experience with maintenance of shipboard diesels.
• Prior US Navy or USCG service as a qualified USN Diesel Engine Inspector (DEI) or DEI course certified or equivalent.

Benefits

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