Field Service Technician - Journeyman
$73,450–$132,775 year
On-siteAbingdon, Maryland, United States or Kuwait City, Al Asimah, Kuwait
Job Summary
Perform maintenance, training, and system analysis for Non-Intrusive Inspection Systems (NIIS) radiation and backscatter technology in CENTCOM and Horn of Africa operations. Execute installs, de-installs, testing, and preventive maintenance on hardware components, including fault detection, isolation, and circuit board repairs. Conduct site surveys for system placement, update databases with serial numbers, and train operators while managing work orders and reporting issues to the Lead. Support supervisor duties to manage daily operations, perform vehicle maintenance, and generate data reports. This role requires a US Secret security clearance, a BA/BS degree plus 5-8 years of experience, and willingness to undergo OCONUS travel and an 84-hour extended work week.
Required Qualifications
- Must be capable of performing analyses of system operations
- Must have knowledge of and experience in the operations of hardware systems and components
- Must have experience in fault detection, isolation, and correction of hardware systems and individual components
- Must be capable of routine system maintenance and analysis functions including hardware configurations; adding, removing, and replacing hardware components; use of hardware and software diagnostic testing tools; reading of electronic circuit schematics; and repairing printed circuit boards
- Performs sustainment and PMCS maintenance on the system and vehicle chassis
- Performs site surveys to determine type and placement of systems
- Installs and de-installs systems and their components and trains operators and end users
- Updates databases, informs Lead of job status and any issues encountered
- Tracks and updates work orders to include the replacement of parts component serial numbers removed and replaced
- May travels via military/commercial conveyances to outlying areas
- Skilled using hand tools, power tools, and electronics measuring and test equipment
- Ability to perform minor maintenance on vehicles and generators such as changing oil and filter
- Must have the ability to generate/produce data and reports
- Must be able to withstand physical demands of seasonal hot or cold temperatures and willing to live and operate in an austere environment
- Must be willing to support up to an 84-hour Extended Work Week
- Possesses a US passport that will not expire for at least 2 or more years and must have at least 4 consecutive blank pages for country visas
- Must be capable of meeting standards of fitness for deployment to the SWA of Operations
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, and be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment
- BA/BS plus 5-8 + years relevant experience (12 years' experience in lieu of a degree)
- Radiation Safety Certification Required
- Security Clearance: US Secret security clearance required
Desired Qualifications
- Relevant and recent experience supporting Force Protection systems is highly desirable
- Experience with Radiation and Backscatter systems
- Experience with other PM FPS Systems to include BETSS-C, Cerberus, Scout, IBD-K, and RDISS
- Ability to train operators in the use and maintenance of NIIS systems
- Experience utilizing COLTS and operating within the GCSS-A environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel Import/Export (ITAR/EXIM) compliance experience
- Experience in a rapid paced, time sensitive, high-quality environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills along with strong customer service
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize commitments, and manage time effectively
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