Job Description:  MHE Senior Technician shall perform troubleshooting and repairs on various types of material handling equipment (MHE).

Job Requirements/skill sets:  The successful candidate shall have:

Requires a minimum [8] years experience as a junior engineer technician on the repair and overhaul of shipboard MHE and SMSE. Experience in shipboard MHE and SMSE must be recent and current [within 2 years].

• Knowledge of new and evolving technologies such as regenerative braking, laser guidance systems, alternative energy, and hydrogen cell.
• Knowledge in understanding the principles and methods of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical troubleshooting and overhaul repair of diesel and electrical weapons support equipment used onboard naval ships.
• Experience testing, evaluating, certifying and verifying all services are complete utilizing the correct technical reference.
• Experience performing a visual inspection upon completion of all authorized corrective actions.
• Experience accomplishing an 18-Month safety certification as required and providing a copy to the ship.
• Knowledge of strong analytical and problem-solving skills to perform on-the-spot diagnosis in any environment where MHE and SMSE may be located in ship spaces.
• Possess excellent troubleshooting skills in order to isolate and identify the defective part to ensure the correct item is placed on order.
• Experience with and willing to travel on naval vessels locally and overseas as requested. Has a valid passport and required medical clearance to be airlifted or transported to ship in order to repair MHE and SMSE.
• Experience repairing and directly supervising the repair of critical and essential MHE and SMSE during under way operations to maintain mission readiness.
• Experience conducting all 18-Month weight test certification of shipboard MHE and SMSE equipment.
• Experience with a variety of test equipment that includes but is not limited to engine analyzers, dynamometers, injector testers, voltmeters and gauges, micrometers, calipers and dial indicators.
• Must have the basic industry standard metric and non-metric tools.
• Must demonstrate the ability to interpret wiring diagrams and control schematics.
• Experience complying with technical manuals, illustrations, specifications, diagrams, schematics and similar guides.

Education Requirements: High school degree or higher

Security Clearance/Naval Facility Access:  Access:  U.S. citizenship required. Must be eligible for and be able to maintain a Secret Clearance.  Be able to access military facilities, naval shipyards, and private shipyards.

Q.E.D. offers competitive benefits such as: Paid Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, 401(k) retirement plan, Basic Life Insurance, supplemental insurances, and Employee Assistance Program.

Job Contact information: Send resumes to Kurt Nelson at knelson@qedsysinc.com

EOE, including disability/vets