MCPP Marine Diesel Mechanic

KBR • Jacksonville, FL

28d • Onsite

About The Position

The Marine Corps Prepositioning Program (MCPP), based in Jacksonville, Florida, provides maintenance and logistics services to the U.S. Marine Corps in support of the program. The program supports USMC Expeditionary Forces through maintenance and logistics services for ground combat vehicles and support equipment.

The Marine Diesel Mechanic dismantles, repairs, relocates, modifies, maintains, aligns, overhauls, and installs a wide variety of marine machinery, equipment, and systems, including propulsion machinery and anchor handling gear. The position provides technical assistance, guidance, or training to lower-level mechanics and assists higher-level mechanics. Other tasks may be assigned as reasonably necessary. The job requires working outside for extended periods.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Complete a Diesel Mechanic apprenticeship or trade school.
• Five years of directly related work experience.
• Completion of military “C” school for Marine Diesel Engines or equivalent.
• Ability to use a wide variety of hand tools.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components of diverse marine machinery and their attachments.
• Detailed knowledge of the operating characteristics of the machinery, equipment, and systems, their functional relationships, and applicable installation and repair procedures, methods, and trade practices.
• Ability to read and interpret symbols, layout sheets, diagrams, schematics, technical orders, and manufacturer’s specifications.
• Ability to comply with established methods, quality standards, and time schedules applicable to the position.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) and Base Access.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle, repair, relocate, modify, maintain, align, overhaul, and install marine machinery, equipment, and systems.
• Provide technical assistance, guidance, or training to lower-level mechanics.
• Assist higher-level mechanics.
• Perform other tasks as reasonably assigned.
• Work outside for extended periods.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED