MCPP: Navy Equipment Specialist

KBR•Jacksonville, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Navy Equipment Specialist performs inspection, maintenance, and rigging on U.S. Navy small craft and lighterage deck and related equipment. The role provides technical assistance, guidance, or training to lower-level work classifications and assists higher-level work classifications. Other tasks may be assigned. The position requires working outdoors for extended periods. The role supports the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program (MCPP), based in Jacksonville, Florida, which provides maintenance and logistics services to the U.S. Marine Corps for ground combat vehicles and support equipment used by USMC Expeditionary Forces.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Complete the NAVFAC P-307 Crane Rigger and Rigging Inspector qualification course or equivalent commercial training courses; must be able to qualify within four months of hire.
Six years of directly related work experience.
Ability to use a wide variety of hand tools.
Working knowledge of mechanical systems and components of diverse deck and related equipment, such as cargo-handling gear, lifesaving equipment, mooring and working lines, lifelines, fall protection gear, towing equipment, and anchoring equipment.
Basic deck seamanship skills, including splicing and tying ropes; installing hooks, swivels, and turnbuckles in rigging; and reeving lines through blocks and pulleys.
Ability to read and interpret symbols, lifting plans, diagrams, technical orders, and manufacturer’s specifications.
Ability to comply with established methods, quality standards, and time schedules applicable to the position.
U.S. citizenship.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) and base access.

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, and rig U.S. Navy small craft, lighterage deck, and related equipment.
Provide technical assistance, guidance, or training to lower-level work classifications.
Assist higher-level work classifications.
Perform other tasks as assigned.