MCPP: Marine Diesel Mechanic

Trinzic; Georgia; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR's Marine Corps Prepositioning Program (MCPP) in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Marine Diesel Mechanic to dismantle, repair, relocate, modify and install marine machinery and systems, including propulsion gear and related equipment. You will train and guide junior mechanics while working outdoors for extended periods.

Candidates should have a diesel mechanic apprenticeship or trade school, five years of related experience, US citizenship with CAC/Base Access, and strong schematics and mechanical

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Complete Diesel Mechanic apprenticeship or trade school.
• Five years of directly related work experience.
• Completion of military “C” school for Marine Diesel Engines or equivalent.
• Ability to use a wide variety of hand tools.
• Working knowledge of the mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components of diverse marine machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret symbols, layout sheets, diagrams, schematics, technical orders, and manufacturer’s specifications.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) and Base Access.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle, repair, relocate, modify, maintain, align, overhaul and install marine machinery and systems.
• Provide technical guidance to lower level mechanics.
• Assist higher level mechanics.
• Will work outside for extended periods.

Skills

Reading schematics

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

US Citizenship

CAC/Base Access

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Diesel Mechanic apprenticeship or trade school

Military C school for Marine Diesel Engines or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Title:

MCPP: Marine Diesel Mechanic

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA

Program Summary

The Marine Corps Prepositioning Program (MCPP) is based in Jacksonville, Florida. We provide maintenance and logistic services to the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) in support of this program. For over 35 years we have planned, coordinated, and executed the maintenance and logistic services for ground combat vehicles and support equipment for USMC Expeditionary Forces.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

position performs duties involving the dismantling, repairing, relocating, modifying, maintaining, aligning This, overhauling and installing of a wide variety of marine machinery, equipment, and systems (i.e., propulsions machinery, anchor handling gear, etc.). Provides technical assistance, guidance, or training to lower level mechanics. Assists higher level mechanics. Performs other tasks as reasonably assigned. Will be required to work outside for extended periods of times.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent.

• Complete Diesel Mechanic apprenticeship or trade school.

• Five years of directly related work experience.

• Complete Diesel Mechanic apprenticeship or trade school.

• Completion of military “C” school for Marine Diesel Engines or equivalent.

• Ability to use a wide variety of hand tools.

• Working knowledge of the mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components of diverse marine machinery and their attachments.

• Detailed knowledge of the operating characteristics of the involved machinery, equipment, systems and their functional relationships and the applicable installation and repair procedures, methods, and trade practices.

• Ability to read and interpret symbols, layout sheets, diagrams, schematics, technical orders, and manufacturer’s specifications.

• Ability to comply with all established methods, quality standards, and time schedules applicable to this position.

• U.S. Citizen.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) and Base Access.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.