McKean Defense is a Naval Life Cycle Management, Engineering, Enterprise Transformation and Program Management business headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. McKean’s engineers, developers, technical staff, programmers, analysts, and program managers identify and deploy new shipboard technologies, integrate information technology across shipboard platforms, and develop strategies to support the Warfighter. McKean’s employees create strategic solutions to help customers reach new levels of mission support and transform their organizations. McKean Defense values the life experiences of potential candidates, including those who have served our Military. Currently, 38% of McKean’s employees are veterans.

McKean is seeking an Engineering Technician (Mechanical) to support a Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) project. As an Engineering Technician (Mechanical), you will perform diagnostic, corrective, preventative and minor maintenance on San Diego based LCS platforms. The following tasks are representative of those that the contractor will produce and are considered most critical to successful completion of this task. These support requirements include but are not limited to:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform diagnostic, corrective and preventative maintenance including the use of Navy Maintenance Record Card (MRC)and/or technical manuals to inspect, check, adjustments and perform minor repairs using tools, or replaces defective components.
• Refers to drawings and manufacturers' specifications that show connections.
• Inspects and tests Mechanical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing instruments.
• Reassembles and tests equipment after repairs.
• Identify and document system and/or equipment problems
• Verify configuration data

Required Skills

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active DoD Secret Security clearance and be capable of obtaining a Common Access Card

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum of eight (8) years of general hands-on Mechanical experience with US Navy HM&E equipment, including two (2) years on LCS HM&E equipment.

Ability to pass PQS 301 Craftsmen qualifications

Looking for multiple candidates with expertise in the areas of:

• Parasense Model 3300RM2 Refrigerant Leak Monitoring System
• Valves and Valve Operators
• Motor Operated Valves
• Air Conditioning Units, Self-Contained 
• Ship Service Refrigeration Plant R-404a 
• Manual Operated Valves (LCS Class)
• Auxiliary Sea Water Systems (LCS CLASS)
• Medium-Pressure Air Compressor (SAUER) 
• Systems covered in previous column

Candidate shall be proficient using general and special purpose tools and test equipment to perform organizational level maintenance.

Demonstrate a working knowledge of Navy preventive maintenance program.

Demonstrate regularly using accepted current instrumentation for diagnosing equipment.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally

PREFERRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• U.S. Navy technician skills and training
• U.S. Navy LSC Class mechanical shipboard experience

Required Experience

McKean Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

McKean Defense is an E-Verify company.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active DoD Secret Security clearance and be capable of obtaining a Common Access Card

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum of eight (8) years of general hands-on Mechanical experience with US Navy HM&E equipment, including two (2) years on LCS HM&E equipment.

Ability to pass PQS 301 Craftsmen qualifications

Looking for multiple candidates with expertise in the areas of:

• Parasense Model 3300RM2 Refrigerant Leak Monitoring System
• Valves and Valve Operators
• Motor Operated Valves
• Air Conditioning Units, Self-Contained 
• Ship Service Refrigeration Plant R-404a 
• Manual Operated Valves (LCS Class)
• Auxiliary Sea Water Systems (LCS CLASS)
• Medium-Pressure Air Compressor (SAUER) 
• Systems covered in previous column

Candidate shall be proficient using general and special purpose tools and test equipment to perform organizational level maintenance.

Demonstrate a working knowledge of Navy preventive maintenance program.

Demonstrate regularly using accepted current instrumentation for diagnosing equipment.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally

PREFERRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• U.S. Navy technician skills and training
• U.S. Navy LSC Class mechanical shipboard experience