KBR

LCV APS-2 Germany: Sr. Mechanic (Tracked Vehicle)

Mannheim, Germany Full time

Title:

LCV APS-2 Germany: Sr. Mechanic (Tracked Vehicle)

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Program Summary

KBR leads the government services world contingency market by providing responsive, full-service logistics support to forces deployed around the world under the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program contract (LOGCAP). KBR’s enduring mission support of the LOGCAP program dates back to 1992 when we served as the contract’s original prime contractor. Today, we have a workforce of over 6,000 people representing 40 nationalities who perform work on the contract in 10 countries.

Job Summary

As a Senior Mechanic (Tracked Vehicles), you will assist the perform various maintenance activities and work directly with the Master Mechanic. Perform technical inspections, determine repair parts required and perform mechanical maintenance action and repairs on various tactical and commercial vehicles and equipment. Trains, mentors, and enhances the performance of coworkers and other personnel.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Performs technical inspections, determines repair parts required and performs mechanical maintenance action and repairs on various tactical and commercial vehicles and equipment IAW appropriate procedures and publications utilizing TM and IETM.
  • Performs scheduled and unscheduled mechanical maintenance actions on various materials and handling equipment such as but not limited various types and sizes of forklifts (4k to 10k) 40-ton crane, RTCH 240/250, tactical and commercial heavy and light equipment transport trucks and trailers.
  • Performs diagnostic tests, using measuring devices, instruments, test equipment, special tools and lifting devices, to identify mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and cooling system failures IAW appropriate procedures and publications.
  • Operates, tests various types of equipment and attached systems IAW appropriate procedures and publications.
  • Repairs mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and cooling systems and components, on equipment IAW appropriate procedures and publications.
  • Removes, repairs, and replaces engine, drive train and body components of vehicles and equipment IAW appropriate procedures and publications.
  • Prepares, maintains, and completes logs, records, and all NTC Inspection packets, etc. equipment IAW appropriate procedures and publications.
  • Performs clean-up duties and polices the shop areas as assigned.
  • Must be able to read and comprehend equipment status reports and work order through the GCSS-Army system and Lead work assignments off such prints to designated team.
  • Ability to pull applicable maintenance reports utilizing the GCCS-Army system.
  • May conduct roll calls as necessary and in absence of supervision open and close shop and maintain work production as a Lead in compliance with company SOP, DOP and standard. Supports/ participates in the KBR Zero harm Culture, absolutes and guidelines, Company Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) and QA program.
  • Mentors and assists with the on-the-job training and cross-training.
  • Complies with all company rules, policies, and procedures.
  • Complies with all safety, environmental, and quality standards and applicable COPs and DOPs.
  • Provides for the accountability and proper care of all Team.
  • Favorably interacts with internal/external customers.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications (Required Education, Experience, Skills, and Certifications)

  • Must understand and be able to use technical manuals and schematic diagrams
  • Field of expertise: Mechanical inspection, maintenance and repair of tactical/commercial vehicles and equipment
  • Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently
  • Writes performance evaluation comments and reports when places in a control/assignment directive role
  • Five (5+) years of verifiable tracked vehicle repair and maintenance experience, and one (1) year verifiable leadership experience in inspection, repair, and maintenance on tactical wheeled vehicles, of a crew of 10 ten or more mechanics.
  • Must have five + (5+) years of verifiable experience in inspection, repair, and maintenance on combat/tactical wheeled vehicles and their sub-systems/MKT unit/various trailers/various generators and other equipment; Civilian semi-truck tractors and trailers and heavy-duty construction type equipment.
  • Extensive knowledge (ASE Certified and Certificates-Preferred) on power and drive train, brakes, electrical and fuel systems with five (5+) years verifiable maintenance experience (lubrication tasks not included)

Additional Requirements

  • Work under stressful circumstances and meets short suspense dates
  • Must be free of medical restriction/limitations that prevent the performance of required duties and/or prevent the wearing and utilization of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Must be physically capable of performing the work in conditions of extreme temperatures, low humidity, rain, and blowing sand and dust
  • Employee shall utilize all proper lifting procedures and practices associated with all lifting and material handling tasks that are assigned and associated with this job description
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted
  • Must be able to team lift-up to 100 pounds in a two-person carry
  • Use crowbars, brooms, mops, sledgehammers and related items
  • Must be able to stand, stoop, crawl and climb as necessary to perform job functions using proper techniques and PPE for extended periods to include confined spaces

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include medical, dental, life insurance, AD&D, R&R, an Employee Support Program and more. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Candidates must meet visa and or work permit requirements for the country of assignment to be considered and eligible for employment.