What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician III - Kwajalein Atoll - 3598 position at RGNext?
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As an RGNext employee, you will join a team of smart, creative, and highly motivated employees who take pride in their work and in the mission and who enjoy developing, sustaining and delivering world class solutions! If you are seeking to work in a dynamic environment and want to be part of the World's Premier Gateway to Space, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for!
This position is located on Roi-Namur on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. It is an unaccompanied position (no family accommodations or pets). Benefits of this unique location include free housing, three meals a day and potential for overseas tax incentives.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance for the ALTAIR radar antenna electro-mechanical systems and structural members.
- Assist with operations, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, repair and modification of radar components.
- Maintain operational equipment i.e. (electric motors, pumps, compressors, etc.)
- Maintain shop equipment i.e. (drill press, lathe, sandblaster, plasma table, etc.)
- Maintain current spare parts inventory and procure parts as required.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of maintenance performed.
- Comply with all applicable standards, policies, and procedures, including safety procedures and the maintenance of a clean work area.
- Support day-to-day operations to meet radar mission requirements.
- Perform occasional shift work to support operational tasking.
- Works with minimal supervision.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Ability to effectively perform maintenance, repairs and replacement of complex mechanical systems, gear boxes, large brake systems and/or pumps and motors.
- Ability to effectively use standard mechanical tools.
- Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings.
- Ability to communicate with suppliers, perform material estimating, write technical specifications, read and approve submittals and finalize as-built drawings.
- General computer literacy using Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Strong written & verbal communication skills.
- Ability to supervise local work force with tasking for the day and ensure safety practices are clear, concise and followed for a safe work environment.
- Associate's degree in a technical field, equivalent military experience or equivalent work experience
- Five (5) or more years of mechanical field support experience working on electro-mechanical equipment.
- Hands-on experience with maintenance and repairs.
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certificate desired.
- SMAW or GTAW weld certifications in 3G and 4G positions desired.
- Machining experience using vertical mill and/or lathe desired.
- Familiarity with CAD desired.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
- Willingness and physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. independently.
- Willingness and physical ability to work at heights up to 150 feet.
- Must be able to relocate to the United States Army Garrison - Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, Roi-Namur.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a USAG-KA driver's license.
- This position is unaccompanied.
- The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.
RGNext offers our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities and growth. Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one! We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance while embracing a community of diverse and strategic backgrounds in a productive, evolving environment.
Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.
RGNext is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected class.
RGNext is committed to recruiting, hiring, and fostering the most qualified employees. RGNext provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s protected status: race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status, and to base all such employment decisions upon the individual's qualifications and ability to perform the work assigned.
