Steam Main Propulsion Engineering & Control Systems Subject Matter Expert (SMP&C SME)
Description
This position is contingent upon contract award
The Steam Main Propulsion Engineering & Control Systems Subject Matter Expert (SMP&C SME) provides technical oversight, engineering expertise, and maintenance support for Navy steam propulsion systems and associated auxiliary equipment aboard surface warships and military auxiliary vessels. This position serves as a subject matter expert responsible for supporting propulsion plant operations, engineering readiness, maintenance execution, and lifecycle sustainment activities in support of U.S. Navy fleet operations.
The SMP&C SME supports shipboard engineering operations, maintenance planning, technical assessments, and propulsion plant readiness initiatives while ensuring compliance with Navy engineering, operational, and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and oversight for steam propulsion plant operations, maintenance activities, and engineering support efforts.
- Serve as subject matter expert for steam turbine propulsion systems, steam turbine generators, associated control systems, and auxiliary engineering equipment.
- Support planning, execution, and oversight of organizational-level and depot-level maintenance activities involving steam propulsion systems.
- Monitor propulsion plant operational performance and maintenance activities to ensure mission readiness and compliance with Navy engineering standards.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering personnel, maintenance staff, and shipboard operators.
- Analyze engineering data, maintenance trends, and operational reports to identify improvement opportunities and support propulsion plant reliability.
- Coordinate with ship’s force personnel, maintenance activities, and government representatives to resolve technical and operational issues.
- Support development and implementation of engineering procedures, maintenance strategies, technical documentation, and readiness initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with Navy engineering, maintenance, operational, and safety requirements.
- Prepare technical reports, engineering assessments, maintenance evaluations, and readiness status updates for leadership review.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of fifteen (15) years of supervisory-level watchstanding experience aboard warships or military auxiliary vessels with steam propulsion systems, including service as:
- Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW),
- Propulsion Plant Watch Officer,
- Chief Engineer, or
- Equivalent engineering leadership positions responsible for overall propulsion plant operations and associated control and auxiliary systems.
- Direct operational and maintenance experience within the last five (5) years involving:
- Steam turbine main propulsion systems,
- Steam turbine generators,
- Associated control systems, and
- Auxiliary systems currently utilized by the U.S. Navy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience supporting Navy fleet readiness, maintenance, modernization, or lifecycle sustainment programs.
- Experience supporting shipyard maintenance, depot-level engineering activities, or waterfront operations.
- Familiarity with Navy engineering documentation systems, maintenance databases, and readiness reporting tools.
- Experience supporting technical assessments, inspections, or engineering evaluations.
- Bachelor’s degree or associate degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
Education Requirements
- Equivalent Navy engineering training, qualifications, certifications, and operational experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
Work Environment
- 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.
Security Clearance
- Active DoD security clearance(Secret or higher) required.
Skills Required
- Minimum 15 years supervisory-level watchstanding experience aboard warships or military auxiliary vessels with steam propulsion systems (EOOW, Propulsion Plant Watch Officer, Chief Engineer, or equivalent).
- Direct operational and maintenance experience within the last 5 years with steam turbine main propulsion systems, steam turbine generators, associated control systems, and Navy auxiliary systems.
- Extensive knowledge of steam propulsion plant operations, engineering systems, maintenance processes, and Navy operational procedures.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and technical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to effectively interface with senior military leadership, civilian personnel, maintenance organizations, and technical stakeholders.
- Active DoD security clearance (Secret or higher) required.
What We Do
Prevailance provides high-value services and technologies to the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, and NATO, offering operations and doctrine development, multinational-integration, warfare skills training, command and control, intelligence, and exercise development.
