• Develop Preventative Maintenance (PMS) programs including Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) management

• Develop Local Operating Procedures (LOP) and Shipboard Test Procedures for Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) and Combat Systems (CS) 

• Provide Subject Matter Experts/ Field Technician Engineers (SME/FTE) personnel to support Shipyard Production on all HM&E and Combat Systems

• Provide SME/FME Test Team support with test equipment to commission all HM&E, Main Propulsion and Auxiliary Systems, Combat Systems and Damage Control (DC) Systems

• Provide Unlimited Licensed Captains, Mates, Able-Bodied Seamen (AB), Chief Engineers and Assistant Engineers to navigate the ship and operate Main Propulsion and Auxiliary Systems during dock trials (DT), builder’s trials (BT) and acceptance trials (AT) in preparation for ship delivery to the Navy and USCG

• Provide fully trained crews to support delivery of vessels from shipyard and at post-delivery ports. After arrival, provide Forward Operating Station (FOS) and Remote Operating Station (ROS) crews to maintain, operate and test ship systems during post-delivery sea trials

• Provide trained Fire Fighting Teams during BT and AT

• Train and certify Remote Control Operators (RCO), Engineering Watch Officers (EWO) and Cold Iron Watchstanders (CIW)

• Provide First Article & Factory Acceptance Testing support

• Liaises with ship repair trades and OEM Technical Representatives

• Consults with ISEA and OEM during complex repairs

• Assist Ship's Force with writing work specifications and executing repairs

• Develops system level test procedures

• Provides oversight and assistance during shipboard testing

• Interacts with the Ship Riders regarding vessel's HM&E status. Provides troubleshooting and technical support to assist Ship Riders and Ship’s Force in the resolution of corrective and emergent maintenance issues.

DMEC Chief Engineers, Field Engineers and Mechanics perform preventative and corrective maintenance during Continuous Maintenance Availabilities/Preventative Maintenance Availabilities (CMAV / PMAV). These include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Exterior & Interior Communication, Radar, Tactical Computing Environments, Rolling Air Frame Missile, Operations & Navigation Systems

• Main Propulsion Diesels (MPDE)

• Gas Turbines (GT)

• Ships Service Diesel Generators (SSDG)

• Main Reduction Gears (MRG)

• Main Switchboards and Electrical Distribution Systems

• Water Jet Hydraulic and Lube Oil Systems

• Damage Control (DC) Equipment

• Provide experienced combat system engineers to conduct preventative and corrective maintenance to Command and Control Systems

• All Load Handling Equipment:  Anchor Windlass, RHIB Crane, Mooring Winch Gear, Launch Handling and Recovery System (LHRS)

• Watertight Doors (WTD) and all Hydraulic Systems

• Fire Detection System, Fire Suppression Systems and Flooding Systems

• Fuel Oil Service and Transfer Systems

DMEC engineers maintain current qualifications in the following emergent repairs and corrective maintenance work:

• Sequential Turbo Charging (STC) Valves -Troubleshoot, Repair and Replace

• Tank Level Indicator (TLI) -Troubleshooting and Calibration

• Diagnostics, Testing, Maintenance & Repair of Motor Operated Valves (MOV)

• Machinery Plant Control and Monitoring System (MPCMS) Communications Fault Finding

• Ship Service Air Compressors -Troubleshoot, Repair and Overhaul

• HVAC Troubleshooting, Maintenance & Repairs - Fans, Compressors, Condensers, Valves, etc.

• Overhaul Fuel and Lube Oil Purifiers

• Rebuild Main Sea Water Valves

• MPDE & SSDG Fuel and Lube Oil Filters

• Pump Repairs, Rebuilds, Maintenance & Testing

• Replacement of diesel engine Fuel Injectors

• Fire & Smoke Detection Systems Troubleshooting and Repair

• Troubleshooting and repair of shipboard Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

• Overhauling Control and Pressure Regulating Valves

• Calibration of MPCMS Pressure Transducers and Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTD)

DMEC provides licensed engineers support deployed vessels both in port and at sea. The Ship Rider is the senior HM&E technical advisor for the crew. Ship Rider primary responsibilities include crew training on main propulsion, auxiliary plant and deck equipment operations, performing preventative maintenance and emergent repairs, assisting the crew with diagnosing engineering deficiencies, identifying computer and automation issues and submitting daily reports to the Port Engineer/OSR to obtain proper spare parts and complete emergent ship repairs

DMEC Engineers utilize their extensive engineering expertise in developing Crew Familiarization Training (CFT) classroom curriculum, shipboard overview, and provide expert instruction while conducting training. Classes are small and interactive. Initial classroom training is followed by shipboard instruction, allowing the crew to learn hands-on how to operate and maintain all HM&E equipment.

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Courses offered include:

• Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

• Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)

• Fire and Smoke Detection

• Cathodic Protection System

• Engine Operating Systems, Including:

  • Firemain

  • Hexafluoropropane (HFP) Fire Suppression

  • Watermist

  • Emergency Dewatering

  • Potable Water

  • Vacuum Collection, Holding & Transfer

  • Seawater Cooling

  • Lube Oil System

  • Main Propulsion Gas Turbines (MPGT)

  • Main Propulsion Diesel Engines (MPDE)

  • Medium Pressure Air Compressors (MPAC)

  • HVAC

  • Oily Waste

  • Aviation Fueling

  • Fuel Oil Fill & Transfer

  • Ship Service Diesel Generator (SSDG) & Electrical Distribution

DMEC engineers are assigned to demonstrate the automation test procedures and safety shutdowns of:

• Main propulsion and auxiliary equipment.

• Fire detection and suppression systems.

• Engineering monitoring systems.

• Light Off Assessment – LOA 

• DMEC provides highly skilled teams to conduct all contractor supported checkoff list demonstrations. No OEM's required.

DMEC supports shipyard production with Test Department FTEs, trained/certified RCO/EOW to operate ship’ s main propulsion and auxiliary systems during DT, BT & AT. During 2nd and 3rd  shifts DMEC provides trained /certified Cold Iron Watch standers (CIW) that monitor the ship machinery control systems and conduct accommodation and engineering rounds for safety/ emergency first response