Shipboard Mechanical Technician

LCS Mechanical Technician Position Summary

Life Cycle Engineering is looking for a Part-Time Mechanical Technician to perform preventative maintenance on U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Class Ships in accordance with the Navy’s Planned Maintenance System (PMS).

Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance and be capable of obtaining base access.

• Perform preventative maintenance using the Navy Maintenance Requirement Card (MRC) to inspect, test, make adjustments, perform minor repairs, or replace defective components on shipboard equipment.
• Inspect and test mechanical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions through visual inspections and testing devices.
• Reassemble and test equipment after preventative maintenance.
• Identify and document system and/or equipment problems.
• Verify configuration data.
• Refer to drawings and manufacturers’ specifications that relate to equipment undergoing maintenance.

• Ability to pass PQS 3M-301 Maintenance Person qualifications.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of Navy preventive maintenance system.
• Proficient in using general and special purpose electrical test equipment to perform organizational level maintenance.
• Knowledge of Tag-out User’s Manual.
• Knowledge of Navy Safety and Occupational Health Program Manual for Forces Afloat.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following shipboard mechanical systems:
• • Main Propulsion (Diesel Engines and Gas Turbine)
  • Reduction Gear Dehumidifier and Vent Fog Electrostatic Precipitators
  • Transmission and Propulsion Systems
  • Propulsors, Waterjet – Hullborne
  • Circulating and Cooling Sea Water System
  • Diesel and Gas Turbine Fuel Service System
  • Generator Set, Ship Service Diesel Generator (LCS 5 Class AFS) Isotta-Fraschini
  • Main Propulsion Lube Oil System
  • Lube Oil Fill and Transfer System
  • Parasense Model 3300RM2 Refrigerant Leak Monitoring System
  • Valves and Valve Operators
  • Ventilation Systems (LCS-1 Class)
  • Air Conditioning Systems, York, 111 Ton Air Conditioning Plant
  • Fire main and Flushing (Sea Water) System LCS-1
  • Drainage and Ballasting System
  • REVERSE OSMOSIS UNIT, VILLAGE MARINE MODEL LCS-1
  • Ship Fuel and Fuel Compensating System (LCS 1 Class)
  • Aviation and General Purpose Fuels (LCS 1 CL)
  • Sauer MP Air Compressor, Model WP-121L
  • Stabilizing Fins, Interceptor, MD-R-3247-01 (LCS-1 Class)
  • Ship Stores Handling Equipment, Hatch and Lift Platform
  • Anchor Handling and Stowage, Anchor Windlass, Jered Model 21030
  • Vestdavit, Model TDE-2200
  • LRHS System and Tow Winch, Vestdavit TW-4150
  • 6-Meter Rigid Inflatable Boat (6
    
    MRX) Freedom Class
  • Shipboard Helo Handler – Extra Low Profile (SHH-ELP)
  • Cranes and Hoists, Lidan Container Mobilization Equipment
  • AMZ and RC1 Mission Package Payload Bridge Cranes
  • Stern Ramp, Stern Doors, Side Doors and HPU, Launch, Recovery, Handling, and Stowage (LRHS) System
  • Vacuum Collection and Holding Tank (VCHT) System LCS 1
  • Oil Pollution Control System – Oil Water Separator Type PPT-BWS MESB (LCS 1 CL)
  • Solid and Industrial Waste Pollution Control System (LCS 1 Class)
  • Galley Equipment
  • Damage Control Equipment
    • Fire stations on weather decks and interior to ship
    • CO2, Dry Chemical and AFFF portable fire extinguishers
    • Submersible pump
    • CO2 Fire Extinguishing System
    • Hepta Fluoro Propane (HFP) System
    • AFFF Fire Extinguishing System
  • Watertight/Airtight Doors, Hatches, and Scuttles
• Candidate shall be proficient using general and special purpose Mechanical test equipment to perform organizational level maintenance.
• Demonstrate regularly using accepted current instrumentation for diagnosing equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• U.S. Navy technician skills and training.
• Five (5) years’ experience working on LCS Class mechanical systems.
• Experience with Tag Out User’s Manual.

• Regular physical activity to include (but are not limited to): climbing, crawling, fingering/typing, hearing, kneeling, lifting, reaching, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, talking, vision, and walking.
• Must be able to work overtime daily and weekends as necessary.
• Ability to travel 90% of the time.
• Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or…