Engineering Technician

Responsibilities

- Provide diagnostics support, troubleshooting support, and repair to the following equipment: Diesel engines (Motoren-und Turbinen-Union (MTU) Preferred), reduction gears, auxiliaries, propulsion systems, including their sub[1]assemblies such as engine electronic/electrical systems, fuel systems, lubrication systems, starting systems, steering systems, electrical distribution system, bilge dewatering systems, cooling systems, fire suppression, and hydraulic systems for the CCM, prime mover, trailer and associated equipment.

- Maintain and repair tires, batteries, brakes and valves, conduct shop management functions such as maintenance scheduling and spare parts inventory control and estimate labor, material and equipment needs.

- Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment failures, repair and maintain diesel and gasoline engines, adjust and repair ignition, fuel, electrical, hydraulic and steering systems.

- Maintain chassis, frames, and bodies as well as work with hoisting and jacking equipment, power tools, measuring instruments, gauges, meters, and lubricating equipment.

- Be familiar with and possess ability to utilize specialty tools, such as torque wrenches, timing and fuel rack adjustment tools, feeler gauges, depth gauges, snap gauges, and other specific tools as part of the routine maintenance, diagnosis, and repair activities.

Qualifications

• Support Mechanics shall be familiar with welding operations and possess supporting qualifications in order to conduct or assist in repairs of CCM and associated equipment.
• Specific skills shall include: Blueprint and schematics reading.
• Basic understanding of Sheet Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes.
• Basic knowledge of sheet metal fabrication.
• Basic understanding of fiber glass and hull repair.
• Shall have a working knowledge of military publications, technical instructions, and engineering/ electrical illustrations relating to repair procedures and operations.
• Previous military experience and or understanding of the US Navy rates, ranks, COC and protocols is preferred but not required.
• Must have experience working with military combined with experience maintaining and repairing diesel engines, gasoline engines, chassis, lubricating systems.