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About Department 472 - Reactor Plant Planning Yard
The Reactor Plant Planning Yard (RPPY) provides Engineering, Design, and Logistics life cycle support to all fleet submarines, the Moored Training Ships, and the S8G Prototype. The organization maintains technical expertise for nuclear and non-nuclear propulsion plant systems and equipment. Our mission is to provide the US Navy five-star support that increases submarine Operational Availability and Capability.

 
Role Overview

As a D472 Senior Test Engineer, you will support the Navy Maintenance and Material Management (3M) Program and contribute to the development, engineering, and coordination of the S8G Prototype specific Class Maintenance Plan (CMP). In this role, you will serve as the 3M/Periodic Maintenance Requirement (PMR) Coordinator, working with the S8G Prototype Maintenance Staff to provide 3M System program administration duties including:

• Establishing a class maintenance plan for Intermediate and Depot level maintenance
• Maintaining the Organizational level maintenance plan
• Issuing and tracking 3M technical feedback reports (TFBR) to the NAVSEA Logistics Center (NLSC)
• Implementing Force Revisions resulting from TFBRs
• Working with the S8G Prototype Maintenance Staff to ensure the work centers are compliant with 3M Preventive Maintenance System (PMS) standards
• Developing and providing training to the S8G Prototype Navy and Maintenance Staff on 3M/PMR System administration
• Assisting the S8G Prototype Maintenance Staff with maintenance planning, scheduling and other maintenance report submittals for availability work periods
• Acting as a key coordinator between multiple agencies, to include Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL), the Submarine Maintenance Engineering Planning and Procurement (SUBMEPP) Activity, and Naval Reactors (NR)

The position is located at the Naval Propulsion Training Unit at the Kesselring Site in West Milton, NY.

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years of US Navy experience
• Must hold or be able to hold a DoD Secret Security Clearance and security access to the DOE Kesselring Site facility

Preferred

• Associate Degree in Engineering Technology or higher
• Experience working in a private or Naval Shipyard
• Experience as a Nuclear Leading Chief Petty Officer
• Experience as a Submarine Engineering Department Master Chief
• Experience as an instructor at Naval Nuclear Power Training Command or at a Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit
• Squadron Engineering experience
• Experience as a Navy 3M Coordinator or knowledgeable of the Navy's 3M Preventive Maintenance Program
• Experience with US Submarine configuration management processes
• Experience in planned maintenance availability planning
• Experience with the Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) functionality

• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Ability to troubleshoot
• Capable of working with multiple internal and external organizations
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail and accuracy in a schedule driven multi-tasking environment
• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office computer software applications and familiarity with computer network operations associated with the Naval Nuclear Power Program (e.g., Web ATIS, EBS)
• Must be able to understand drawings and other technical documents including technical manuals and maintenance standards

Why Join Us

• We offer a workplace where integrity, innovation, and excellence drive everything we do
• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, and tuition assistance
• Career Growth – Training, mentorship, and opportunities to advance within the company
• Stability & Expansion – We’re growing, adding thousands of new jobs across our facilities
• Inclusive Culture – Employee Resource Groups and community engagement
• Impactful Work – Every role contributes directly to national defense and the U.S. Navy’s mission