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LDE Engineering Technician VI

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KBR is seeking an Engineering Technician VI to support our SMAS II Program for KBR’s Science and Space division. KBR provides lifting device and equipment (LDE) and pressure vessels and pressurized systems (PVS) engineering and engineering technicians at all Goddard Space Flight Centers (GSFC), including the Wallops Flight Facility.  This position will work onsite at Wallops.

The Engineering Technician responsibilities include

• Troubleshooting and inspecting lifting devices and equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
• Determining extent of repair required.
• Adjusting equipment and repairing or replacing defective parts.
• Cleaning, lubricating and performing other minor maintenance work.
• Performing lifting device and equipment inspections, minor repairs, installations and respond to possible breakdown calls.
• Utilizing daily opportunities to train and instruct, along with more formal training, is required.
• Inspecting hoists, cranes, systems, chain falls, mobile aerial platforms, powered industrial trucks, mobile cranes, hydra-sets, and other ground support equipment used for projects.
• Examining all inspection tests, findings or repairs and obtaining customer satisfaction.
• Testing each crane repair for complete functionality.
• Completing daily paperwork accurately and completely; time tickets, service reports, inspection reports and sales lead generation.
• Maintaining all LDE program equipment and tools in compliance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and certifications.
• Displaying a professional image and working within a team environment to accomplish goals.
• Maintaining work area, equipment and tools in a clean and organized manner, following all safety guidelines.
• May attend design reviews and technical interchange meetings to provide safety assessments and technical support.
• Interpersonal relationship building and customer interfacing skills are desired
• Training LDE operators in Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP), Overhead Cranes, and Forklifts.
• Support NDE Level II certification in Visual Test (VT) and Magnetic Particle (MP)

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Education: Must have a Certified Inspector in Overhead and Mobile Crane, Powered Industrial Truck, and Mobile Aerial Platform desired.
• High School Diploma and 10 or more years of lifting device or equipment inspection and testing experience.
• Ability to obtain a NASA PIV badge.
• Ability to gain NDE Level II certification in VT and MP
• Ability to train LDE operators.

KBR Benefits​

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.  We support career advancement through professional training and development.​

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