Job Description: Q.E.D. Systems Inc., an experienced marine engineering firm, has an opening for a Marine Mechanic. Candidate must have: familiarity with mechanics such as overhauling, grooming & repairing various types of equipment onboard Navy ships; experience with centrifugal pumps, vertical package conveyors and valve maintenance. Understanding of technical documents including controlled work procedures (CWP), formal work procedures (FWP), test documents, and reports is preferred.

Job Requirements/skill sets:

*Experienced (6+ years) Marine Mechanic (Prior Navy) with a complete understanding of production processes and specialty trades functions and tools.

*Full comprehension of standard industry safety procedures, Controlled Work Packages (CWP), Formal Work Packages (FWP). *Provide basic hand tools such as screw drivers, pliers, wrenches, saws and hammers.

*Desired skills and knowledge with some of the following equipment: Motor Driven Fire, AC, S/W & C/W system pumps, Vertical Package Conveyors, Fire Main, Chilled Water, JP5 valves of various sizes, JP5 Fuel Purifiers, DCVS/MVCS Hydraulic Actuator Stations, Sliding Padeyes, Gypsy winches, Mooring/Warping Capstans, Compressed Melt Units (CMU), Metal/Glass Shredders, Pulpers, aligning various types of pumps & motors.

*Ability to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight will be determined by the specific job but no less than 30 pounds.

*Ability to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces

*Ability to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels. May require wearing a respirator.

*As the ship is undergoing a mid-life refueling and complex overhaul, may be exposed to fumes and irritants including welding/burning fumes, paints, oils, greases and various cleaning solutions and solvents, noise, high heat and humidity hazards while wearing the required Personal Protective equipment (PPE)

* Apply understanding of production and processes to assignments * Will be required to conduct on the job training for Sailors. The training will be conducted while affecting actual repairs to equipment on board ship.

Education: All personnel in this group must be graduates of a High School, Trade or Industrial School

Security Requirements: U.S. citizenship required. Must meet and maintain eligibility for U.S. confidential clearance and be able to access military facilities, naval shipyards, and private shipyards. Job Contact information:

Email: htate@qedsysinc.com Corporate Recruiter

EOE, including disability/vets:  QED is an equal opportunity employer.