Lead Damage Control SME

Epsilon Systems Solutions • Full-time • San Diego, CA, US • $70k - $110k / year • 2d ago

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is seeking a full-time Lead Damage Control Subject Matter Expert (DC SME) to support U.S. Navy surface ships and military auxiliary vessels in San Diego, CA.

The DC SME assesses and trains ship's force personnel on damage control (DC) organization, equipment, procedures, and readiness. This position provides technical leadership for shipboard damage control systems, electrical safety programs, maintenance activities, and operational readiness while ensuring compliance with current U.S. Navy requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for shipboard damage control operations, maintenance activities, readiness assessments, and safety compliance.
Serve as the subject matter expert for Navy damage control systems, equipment, procedures, and casualty response.
Conduct assessments of damage control readiness, material condition, and operational capabilities aboard Navy vessels.
Support maintenance planning, execution, troubleshooting, and evaluation of damage control systems and associated equipment.
Ensure compliance with Navy electrical safety requirements and support inspections, training, and corrective actions.
Analyze inspection findings, maintenance data, casualty reports, and readiness trends to improve operational effectiveness.
Coordinate with ship's force personnel, maintenance activities, government representatives, and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
Mentor maintenance and engineering personnel on damage control operations, survivability, and electrical safety.
Prepare readiness assessments, maintenance evaluations, inspection reports, and technical documentation.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience serving as part of the damage control organization aboard warships or military auxiliary vessels
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance..
Direct operational and maintenance experience, within the last five (5) years, involving damage control systems and equipment currently utilized by the U.S. Navy.
Thorough knowledge of current Navy damage control doctrine, casualty response procedures, survivability operations, and electrical safety requirements.
Extensive knowledge of shipboard safety practices, maintenance processes, and operational readiness requirements.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and technical problem-solving skills.
Ability to effectively interface with senior military leadership, civilian personnel, maintenance organizations, and government stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience supporting Navy fleet readiness, maintenance assessments, safety programs, or lifecycle sustainment initiatives.
Experience supporting shipyard maintenance, waterfront operations, or damage control readiness evaluations.
Familiarity with Navy maintenance databases, safety reporting systems, and technical documentation requirements.
Experience conducting inspections, training, or technical assessments related to damage control and electrical safety programs.
Associate degree or bachelor's degree in Engineering, Fire Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, Naval Science, or a related technical discipline.

Pay Range

The pay range for this role is $70,000.00-$110,000.00 annually. This is a reasonable estimate for this role. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

ADA Notations

Work may be performed in office environments, shipboard locations, waterfront operations areas, maintenance facilities, or shipyards.
Position may require travel to fleet concentration areas, operational commands, maintenance facilities, and shipboard locations in support of inspections, maintenance activities, and operational readiness efforts.

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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