Steam Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Kros-Wise has a job opportunity for a full time Steam SME

Summary: The Technician will provide troubleshooting, repair, assessment, and testing of US Navy ships' steam systems.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering technical support U. S. Navy ship's steam and main propulsion equipment including equipment associated with: main and auxiliary steam, feed and condensate, condensers, valves, distilling plant, main machinery space support systems propulsion support systems including fuel and lube oil purifiers, fuel oil systems, main propulsion lube oil systems and associated support and valves.


• Provide troubleshooting, isolation, correction, and functional testing of HM&E systems/equipment and return to fully operational condition.


• Provide On-Site (OS) and Distance Support (DS) technical assistance for ship HM&E related equipment casualties and repairs.


• Provide logistics support in instances where parts may be required or Allowable Parts Lists (APL) are not correct/complete.


• Train ship's force personnel in the operation, maintenance, and logistics support of specific equipment.


• Perform assessments of shipboard equipment and systems as defined by ICMP, TSRA, or INSURV guidelines. Draft assessment standards as required.


• Perform logistics support in instances where parts may be required or APLs are not correct/complete.


• Identify changes necessary to Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs), technical manuals, drawings or other documentation.


• Interprets diagrams, schematics and plans and the ability as Subject Matter Expert (SME) to troubleshoot, analyze and provide distance support for listed equipment.


• Observes all safety standards.


• May require travel 10% or greater both CONUS and OCONUS.


• May require overtime.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent


• Minimum 6 (six) years' experience with U.S. Navy shipboard steam and propulsion maintenance and repair.


• Experience independently or leading a team accomplishing formal material condition assessments (ex. TSRA, ICMP, INSURV, or similar) of U.S. Navy Ship's systems.


• Experience communicating troubleshooting/assessments with official reports.


• Must demonstrate the ability to interpret naval engineering drawings and diagrams.


• Functional knowledge of MS Office Suite.


• Pursuant to the various government contractual requirements, all applicants must be U.S. Citizens.


• Must be able to obtain an active SECRET clearance.

ADA/Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 50 lbs.


• Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces.


• Able 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 ride ships at sea for extended periods. May require wearing a respirator.


• Most work is performed aboard ships or in industrial conditions.


• Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.

Kros-Wise is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.