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- Performs internal and external inspections of gas turbine engines.- Performs borescope inspections.- A technical authority in all matters relating to US Navy marine gas turbine assets.- Performs engine performance analysis, complex troubleshooting and repair using precision measuring equipment, OEM special tooling, and all required blueprints and technical documentation.- Mirconet and Woodward Controls.- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).- Full Authority Digital Controls (FADC) Utilities.- Performs intermediate and depot level repairs onsite to gas turbine equipment.- Coordinates the startup and shutdown maintenance of gas turbine plant assets.- Supervises the quality control during plant startup, shutdown and coordinated repair efforts.- Develops and executes coordinated work packages for the repair, maintenance and retrofit of hundreds of gas turbine assets.- Monitors gas turbine plant operators in the operation and organizational level maintenace of gas turbine assets. Provides on site technical assistance and trains new operators in proper operating procedures.- Provides onsite and distance support touble isolation for General Electric, Rolls Royce and Solar engine families to support emergent operational requirements and minimizes any engine downtime.

- Performs internal and external inspections of gas turbine engines.- Performs borescope inspections.- A technical authority in all matters relating to US Navy marine gas turbine assets.- Performs engine performance analysis, complex troubleshooting and repair using precision measuring equipment, OEM special tooling, and all required blueprints and technical documentation.- Mirconet and Woodward Controls.- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).- Full Authority Digital Controls (FADC) Utilities.- Performs intermediate and depot level repairs onsite to gas turbine equipment.- Coordinates the startup and shutdown maintenance of gas turbine plant assets.- Supervises the quality control during plant startup, shutdown and coordinated repair efforts.- Develops and executes coordinated work packages for the repair, maintenance and retrofit of hundreds of gas turbine assets.- Monitors gas turbine plant operators in the operation and organizational level maintenace of gas turbine assets. Provides on site technical assistance and trains new operators in proper operating procedures.- Provides onsite and distance support touble isolation for General Electric, Rolls Royce and Solar engine families to support emergent operational requirements and minimizes any engine downtime.

Troubleshoots and performs maintenance on hydraulic, electrical, and propulsion systems of a gas turbine; uses schematic diagrams,drawings, charts, and blueprints; fabricates and installs both high-and low-pressure tubing and hose; maintains logs and records; uses computer software. Repairs hydraulic system components and pneumatic/hydraulic systems; repairs and maintains low-pressure air compressors, and gas turbine reduction gear clutching assemblies; tests propulsion fuels and lubricants; makes pitch and valve adjustments; replaces seal rings; overhauls pumps; prepares and maintains daily fuel and water reports; requisitions supplies and equipment; operates propulsion console equipment. Supervises propulsion machinery spaces; coordinates and controlsoperations of engineering control systems at the central control station; supervises the receiving, transferring, discharging, and storage of propulsion fuels and lubricants; trains and supervises personnel in the operation of engineering control systems; maintains, inspects, and monitors all systems; maintains records and prepares maintenance schedules. Supervises engine change-outs and shipboard mechanical alterations; preparessummaries and quarterly preventive maintenance schedules; maintains accounting system forms, records, and reports; inspects the installation, alteration, and repair of equipment.