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Maintenance TechnicianProgram Summary
KBR’s Aviation & Ground Systems Directorate provides Systems Engineering & Integration support to the Army’s Aviation and Ground soldiers with project based and full-time personnel support services. KBR sets the standard with a wide range of services including Government Engineering, Logistics, Business, and International focuses, while ensuring customer satisfaction and providing excellence in contract deliverables.
Job Summary
Are you ready to embark on a journey where your expertise meets meaningful impact? As a Maintenance Technician supporting the Army Watercraft SLEP Program, you’ll dive into the hands‑on upkeep and sustainment of Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) equipment on board Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) vessels stationed at Yokohama North Dock, Japan, driving mission‑critical readiness and reliability. Join our team at KBR and be at the forefront of maritime maintenance excellence, contributing directly to our success story. You’ll work onsite alongside a dedicated and diverse team, ensuring SLEP‑equipped vessels receive the essential maintenance they depend on, fostering innovation and precision every step of the way. If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a dynamic environment, apply now and let's shape the future together!
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate equipment repairs of Service Life Extension Program SLEP equipment on LCU
- Troubleshoot and repair of vessel SLEP equipment
- Assist Army maintainers with maintenance on SLEP equipment
- Work closely with logistics to order parts and equipment
- Complete maintenance faults and tracks faults to closeout
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering or process engineering (Additional 8 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree)
- 2 to 4 years related engineering experience or Army Watercraft experience
- At least 4 years of Ship Repair experience or Shipboard experience in Army/Naval Service.
- Must be experienced and knowledge with all facets of Integrated Support for shipboard Hull, Mechanical and Electrical Systems (HM&E), Electronics Systems, Combat Systems or marine systems.
- Must have a working knowledge of Army watercraft Standard items, General Specs for Overhaul of Surface Ships and familiarity with Army Ship Tech Manual.
- Candidates must be a citizen of the United States of America and be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Have the ability to read and interpret various ship drawings for SLEP Systems, Electronics Systems or Combat Systems.
- Landing Craft Utility (LCU) experience as Watercraft Maintenance officer
- Understanding of Army maritime operations and vessel operations
- 8 years of ship repair experience
- Knowledgeable with Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) equipment
- Army watercraft maintenance officer or vessel chief
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.