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Posted by: The GBS Group on Oct 15, 2019


Location:

Virginia Beach , VA

Job Description:

Overview The GBS Group, an engineering and technology solution provider, is seeking a Damage Control Subject Matter Expert to j oin our Virginia Beach headquarters office. The GBS Group designs and delivers high technology services and solutions to most advanced naval and maritime ships, as well as to special purpose platforms and assets. Our office is located within 10 miles of the Virginia Beach resort area and the downtown Norfolk Waterfront shopping district.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to Provide Damage Control subject matter expertise support to NSWCPD system development teams responsible for providing the fleet with modern digital tools and systems for the purpose of controlling DC equipment, conducting DC training, managing DC repair and response actions, and assessing health of the ship during and following a DC event Collaborate with multiple parties to execute system support and training including NAVSEA, NSWCPD, SURFOR, ATG, EAP, and various other commands and training/assessment groups Promoting the use of new DC technologies and provide guidance in their development Participate in peer reviews, design reviews, and share knowledge with engineering and development teams Develop or update onboard training curriculum and conduct instruction in support of installation and delivery of the DC systems to the USN Travel is anticipated to be up to 35% at times

Qualifications Candidates for this position must possess the following professional experience and qualifications:
At least 10 years of experience in the operation, repair, and maintenance of firefighting systems and equipment, damage control equipment, and chemical, biological and radiological defense equipment. At least 10 years of experience directing or supervising a work force of lesser skilled technical personnel in the performance of repair and maintenance functions At least 8 years of Naval service with position as DCC, DCA, or CHENG (or similar position) Experience providing training in the operation, maintenance and repair of damage control systems and equipment, life saving devices, and various firefighting methods Provide technical in-process review of progress of work identifying specific deficiencies and recommending corrective action for items identified. Provide technical guidance to Ship's Force with testing and repair of HM&E systems and support equipment. Provide and maintain all engineering evaluations and recommend changes or improvements to HM&E systems. Must have an active DoD security clearance Desired Characteristics:
Possesses a working knowledge of Naval Shipboard acronyms, surface ship engineering systems, equipment and operations Adept at compiling data and other information and forming them into clear, succinct products for senior leadership Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to learn new tasks and concepts quickly Self-motivated team player must be able to work independently Detail oriented and efficient at multitasking Microsoft Office Suite Products (Word, Excel, Power Point, Project) Manipulating, formatting, and analyzing data. Includes creating charts, forms, and integrating with other MS Office products. Proficient in technical writing and editing

EEO Statement The GBS Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We pledge equal access to employment, facilities, and programs, regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital or familial status, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Rate:

Unspecified

HR. Website URL:

http://newton.newtonsoftware.com/career/CareerHome.action?clientId=8a7883d0699e0ca30169b61fc5630baa

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About The GBS Group

The GBS Group provides technical services and products to commercial, government, and industrial clients across the Energy, Federal, and Transportation sectors. We offer a wide range of services, with specialized expertise in reliability and maintenance engineering, enabling technology designs and applications, software development, controls and automation systems, and life cycle maintenance and management. The professionals at The GBS Group design and deliver technical services and solutions to locomotives and passenger rail consists, naval and maritime ships and special purpose platforms and assets. Solving your toughest challenges is what drives us at The GBS Group. From planning and design to installation, troubleshooting, and operations and maintenance, we customize our services to meet your business and project goals. We provide technical consulting and engineering services to customers in several key industries across a broad spectrum of services. Founded in 2005, GBS has offices strategically located to best serve our customers, including Virginia Beach, Virginia (corporate headquarters), Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and Montreal, Quebec. As an employee-owned and small business registered our corporate mission revolves around our customers and the following keys to our success: • Dedicated to solving the customers' hardest problems and toughest challenges • Provide cost-effective solutions for life cycle and asset management • Hire the most sought-after people who bring value and reward their successes • Provide maximum value by outperforming on all projects and delivering within budget We work collaboratively, sharing ideas and resources to be sure that we outperform on our tasks. We deliver what we promise. We treat our clients very well and they continue to hire us year after year for new and expanded projects. At The GBS Group, our goal is to recruit, hire, and develop talented engineers, technicians, analysts, programmers, and administrative experts. Our employees support projects across multiple industries in the US, Canada, and overseas. We serve customers in an atmosphere of trust, high integrity, and dedication. We are seeking people who have the attitude necessary to create innovative solutions within a team that thinks outside the box and sees every challenge as a new opportunity for learning. We provide excellent benefits for full-time employees, flexible work schedules, and a friendly, collegial work environment. Full-time employees receive 10 paid holidays and a participate in a competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual policy. We have full and part-time opportunities available for engineers, technicians, software engineers, programmers, naval architects, finance, contracting, interns, and other administrative positions. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@thegbsgroup.us, referencing the job position if posted at www.thegbsgroup.us/careers or “general inquiry” if not. The GBS Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We pledge equal access to employment, facilities, and programs, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran or marital status.

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