Heavy Equipment Mechanic

ManTech; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to defense and innovation. As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, you'll provide vital maintenance and logistics support for vehicles worldwide. This role offers the chance to work on diverse mechanical systems, ensuring they meet rigorous engineering standards. With a focus on problem-solving and technical expertise, you'll be integral to enhancing operational efficiency in challenging environments. If you're ready to make a significant impact and advance your career in a dynamic field, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical experience or 7+ years with trade school certification.
• Proficient with hand tools and diagnostic tools for maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop applications for electro-mechanical equipment.
• Design and repair engines and mechanical systems.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Maintenance and Repair

Troubleshooting

Analytical Skills

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Trade School Certification or Associate Degree

Tools

Hand Tools

Diagnostic Tools

Power Tools

Multi-meters

Job description

Shape the future of defense with ManTech! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we’ve been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now—protect and innovate with ManTech!

ManTech is seeking a skilled, professional, and service-oriented Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our vehicle sustainment team. The selected candidate will provide maintenance and logistics support to multiple families of vehicles globally on the Allied Logistics Engineering Capabilities Sustainment (ALECS) program.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Researching, planning, designing and developing new applications for electro-mechanical equipment and systems.
2. Reviewing contractor's standards, specifications, and other documentation to determine mechanical engineering requirements.
3. Designing, repairing or reviewing gas and diesel engines, simple mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, ventilation and/or instrumentation systems using analytical and investigative methods and techniques to ensure systems meet required specifications.
4. Gathering and correlating basic data and performing routine engineering research and development assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests in order to develop new applications or upgrade existing hardware.
5. Guiding and assisting technicians in fabrication and installation of simple mechanical and related equipment and routine systems in order to ensure conformance of product and systems with engineering design and customer specifications.
6. Evaluating field installations and recommending design modifications to eliminate malfunctions or improve equipment or system function.
7. Reviewing and correcting drawings to ensure that products are in accordance with proper engineering techniques and specifications.
8. Performing other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

1. Selected candidates must be a US Citizen.
2. 3+ years of qualified mechanical experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field (OR) 7+ years of qualified mechanical experience and a trade school certification or associate degree in a related field (OR) 10+ years of qualified mechanical experience.
3. Qualified mechanical experience includes one or more of the following: light or heavy-duty trucks, tractors, tactical vehicles, ground systems, generators, power plants, aircraft or any diesel or gasoline powered equipment or vehicle.
4. Must have prior training or maintenance experience on MRAP FOV systems.
5. Familiar or knowledgeable with MRAP/RCV systems.
6. Proven maintenance, repair and technical experience and background in industrial manufacturing, commercial maintenance or military operations or maintenance.
7. Maintenance support experience includes operations, system troubleshooting, engineering, design, installation, analysis, maintenance and repair of U.S. systems and subsystems to component level.
8. Proficient with a variety of hand tools, diagnostic tools, power tools, multi-meters.
9. Experience applying industry and/or military standard troubleshooting procedures to isolate faulty system components.
10. Must be able to meet all government CONUS Replacement Center (CRC) requirements for foreign travel into operational locations.
11. Travel to hostile areas is required.
12. Ability to successfully pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screening.
13. Must possess a Valid Driver’s License for the location in which the work will be performed.
14. High School Diploma or GED.

Desired Qualifications:

Willingness to travel to various US or OCONUS locations.

Clearance Requirements:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Physical Requirements:

1. Must be able to balance, bend, carry, crouch, stretch and kneel.
2. Must be able to push, pull, and reach.
3. Must be able to work in high noise areas.
4. Must be able to lift 50lbs and small parts.
5. Must be able to work with computers and CRTs, and type on a computer keyboard.