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 is employee owned, and values the life experiences of potential candidates, including those who have served our Military. Currently, 38% of McKean’s employee owner workforce are veterans.

McKean Defense is seeking qualified candidates to support the US Navy Diesel Program as an Engineering Technician in support of the Diesel Readiness System (DRS) and Diesel Maintenance Strategy (DMS) programs for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) located.  The objective of the DRS and DMS programs is to improve and sustain the operational availability of the US Navy fleet diesel engines through condition based maintenance and planning lifecycle maintenance requirements into the class maintenance plan.  Responsibilities include on-site representation for a ship class/location as the ISEAs representation for directed conditional based maintenance and availability planning support/recommendations.  Candidate will work closely with the ISEA and Fleet. 

The DRS/DMS Programs include the following ship classes and equipment:

• LSD 41/49 Class MPDE and SSDG
• LPD 17 Class MPDE and SSDG
• LHD 8/LHA 6 SSDG
• LCS 1 and 2 MPDE and SSDG
• LPD 17 Flight II MPDE and SSDG
• MCM 1 Class MPDE and SSDG
• PC1 Class MPDE and SSDG

Positions available in: Mayport, FL; San Diego, CA; and Norfolk, VA

Required Skills

• Required skills associated with the following responsibilities:

  • Review, maintain, correct and input data to all modules of the Shipboard Automated Maintenance Manager (SAMM).
  • Review and analyze Diesel Engine Performance Analysis (DEPA) data, including identifying trends and providing recommendations. 
  • Develop report that shows reliability metrics for DRS modules reporting.
  • Provide shipboard technical oversight for diesel engine and associated systems.
  • Conduct forensic analysis of failed diesel engines and diesel engine components to determine the root cause(s) of failure(s).
  • On-site technical support to perform propulsion and power generation direct fleet support including periodic equipment assessments, inspections, grooms and shipboard testing evolutions
  • Shipboard technical support for alterations, modifications and upgrades.
  • Doctor equipment failure analysis, maintenance, repair, and procurement.
  • Review of shipboard diesel engine material history database for each assigned hull
  • Assist with developing and presenting metrics and presentations to display and present the afore mentioned data review
  • Assist with development of Baseline Availability Work Packages (BAWP)
  • Deck plate training of US Navy crews in the use and importance of DMS and DRS
  • Research and presentation of technical inputs for preparation of Diesel Technical Directives

Required Experience

• Minimum five years (5) of US Navy Engineman or relevant maritime experience in the areas of Navy diesel propulsion and power generating systems
• Special consideration for candidates with fifteen (15+) or more years of experience
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience with US Navy diesel engine applications, specifically FM-Pielstick, FMOP, Caterpillar, MTU, Isotta Fraschini and/or Paxman engine lines. Personnel should also have demonstrated DRS Program experience.
• Preferred experience with the Diesel Readiness System (DRS) and Diesel Maintenance Strategy (DMS) programs.
• Preferred experience as a certified Navy Fleet Diesel Engine Inspector (DEI) and/or an OEM Technical Service Representative.
• Preferred experience of at least four (4) years with Colt-2.5, FM Opposed Piston, Caterpillar 3608, or Colt-Pielstick PA6B engine lines.
• Preferred experience with the use of the Shipboard Automated Maintenance Manager (SAMM) software; diesel engine performance analysis (DEPA) data collection, reviewing and analyzing engine data to provide technical recommendations, performing engine balance/grooming events.
• Up to 25% travel.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance preferred or ability to obtain clearance is required

 Equal Opportunity Employer–minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

McKean Defense is an E-Verify company.

• Required skills associated with the following responsibilities:

  • Review, maintain, correct and input data to all modules of the Shipboard Automated Maintenance Manager (SAMM).
  • Review and analyze Diesel Engine Performance Analysis (DEPA) data, including identifying trends and providing recommendations. 
  • Develop report that shows reliability metrics for DRS modules reporting.
  • Provide shipboard technical oversight for diesel engine and associated systems.
  • Conduct forensic analysis of failed diesel engines and diesel engine components to determine the root cause(s) of failure(s).
  • On-site technical support to perform propulsion and power generation direct fleet support including periodic equipment assessments, inspections, grooms and shipboard testing evolutions
  • Shipboard technical support for alterations, modifications and upgrades.
  • Doctor equipment failure analysis, maintenance, repair, and procurement.
  • Review of shipboard diesel engine material history database for each assigned hull
  • Assist with developing and presenting metrics and presentations to display and present the afore mentioned data review
  • Assist with development of Baseline Availability Work Packages (BAWP)
  • Deck plate training of US Navy crews in the use and importance of DMS and DRS
  • Research and presentation of technical inputs for preparation of Diesel Technical Directives