Marine Diesel Mechanic

About the role

KBR is hiring a Marine Diesel Mechanic in Jacksonville. The position covers the dismantling, repairing, relocating, modifying, maintaining, aligning, overhauling and installing of a wide range of marine machinery, equipment and systems such as propulsion machinery and anchor handling gear. It also involves giving technical assistance, guidance or training to lower-level mechanics and assisting higher-level mechanics.

Key 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 and assist higher-level mechanics.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Work outdoors for extended periods.

Required profile

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completed diesel mechanic apprenticeship or trade school.
• Five years of directly related work experience.
• Completion of military "C" school for marine diesel engines or equivalent.
• U.S. citizen who can obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) and base access.

Required skills

• Ability to use a wide variety of hand tools.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components of marine machinery.
• Detailed knowledge of machinery operating characteristics, installation and repair procedures and trade practices.
• Ability to read symbols, layout sheets, diagrams, schematics, technical orders and manufacturer's specifications.
• Ability to meet quality standards and time schedules.

What we offer

• 401K plan with company match, medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D and flexible spending account.
• Disability coverage and paid time off.
• Potential flexible work schedule.
• Career advancement through professional training and development.