Lead Diesel Lifecycle Engineering Representative

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) has a requirement for NSWCPD Code 422, which is responsible for execution of the Diesel Maintenance Strategy (DMS) Program on LCS-1 & LCS-2 Class ships and FFG 62 Class vessels, with an available opportunity for a Lead Diesel Lifecycle Engineering Representative position.

Maintenance designed to support the operational profile of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (O-FRP) is the primary mission of the Diesel Maintenance Strategy (DMS).

DMS provides guidance for integrating the Diesel Readiness System (DRS), Mid-Cycle Assessments and Diesel Engine Inspections to provide DMS Core Element deliverables to maintenance teams.

The information provided by the DMS system is used for planning and execution of maintenance in alignment with the O-FRP.

The objective of DMS is to baseline the class maintenance plan by technically validating Life Cycle Maintenance requirements.  DMS is designed to improve the accuracy of work specifications and provide a closed loop work product evaluation and improvement process.

DMS also integrates the DRS program for technical evaluation of equipment and adjudication of deferrals throughout the O-FRP cycle.

DMS Program Management is the responsibility of the In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) located at Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia, PA.

The ISEA manages the program on a ship class and engine type basis.

The ISEA Class Program Managers (CPMs) report to the technical warrant holder in NAVSEA 05 for all DMS-related technical matters.

Required Experience :

• Required Education :   High School Diploma or GED Fifteen (15) years of US Navy Engineman or relevant maritime experience in the areas of Navy diesel propulsion and power generating systems.
• Three (3) years of experience with the Diesel Maintenance Strategy (DMS) and Diesel Readiness System (DRS) programs.
• Experience should include prior certification as a US Navy Fleet Diesel Engine Inspector (DEI) and / or an OEM Technical Service Representative.

Personnel should have at least four (4) years combined experience with the following engine lines :