Assistant Team Lead

Job Title

CST Assistant Team Lead (ATL) Job Description:

The CST ATL is a valued member of the Corrosion Service Team, providing organizational level Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPAC) services. They are trained as a CST technician and serve as a team lead when required. The job involves managing CPAC program policy, procedures, and personnel, completing preventive maintenance, working effectively on a team, communicating strongly, and displaying analytical and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect, assess, categorize, and service military and support equipment using paper and/or electronic checklists.
• Perform surface preparation and touch-up painting, apply corrosion prevention compounds (CPCs), and conduct routine maintenance on application equipment.
• Manage CPAC program policy, procedures, and personnel assigned to the team.

Essential Duties:

• Follow safety procedures, including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Operate CPC application equipment, such as compressors, application guns, grinders, vacuums, etc.
• Apply CPCs on various types of military and support equipment as directed.
• Accurately identify Marine Corps Corrosion Category Codes 1-5, the 4 stages of corrosion, and correlation between category codes and stages of corrosion.
• Perform equipment corrosion assessments using paper or electronic versions of the Marine Corps CPAC Program Corrosion Assessment Checklist (CAC).
• Perform surface preparation and touch-up procedures on military and support equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance of CPAC equipment.
• Travel as required to perform duties.
• Maintain and review CPAC program publications and policy letters to ensure a working knowledge of requirements.
• Ensure CST team members wear appropriate PPE and maintain uniform appearance.
• Inspect, evaluate, and correct work accomplished by the CST team.
• Maintain awareness of current CPAC CST program policies and procedures among team members.
• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets for products used by the CST team.
• Conduct and track CST team weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual training.
• Complete and submit reporting requirements on time.
• Oversee timecard and expense report approvals.

Requirements:

• Hold or pass background check for Defense Biometric Identification System credentials.
• Hold or obtain Secret clearance prior to accessing classified information up to the level of Secret.
• Possess knowledge of mechanical systems.
• Ability to take directions and perform corrective action plans.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and delegate tasks.
• Able to understand/follow instructions and communicate effectively.
• Ability to work well on a team.
• Pay strict attention to detail.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Possess a valid state driver's license.
• Possess two years of experience related to CPAC Programs and documented experience in Corrosion Service Team operations.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Lift up to 50 pounds safely during short-durations.
• Mount and dismount military and support equipment safely during moderate-durations.
• Work in outdoor weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, etc.) during long-durations.
• Wear company-provided personal protective equipment (PPE) during long-durations, including but not limited to: safety goggles, hand protection, respirator equipment, etc.

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent, and/or vocational degree.
• Possess two years of experience related to CPAC Programs and documented experience in Corrosion Service Team operations or be approved by the COR.
• CST ATLs must complete annual CPAC recertification.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance available free to employees only; dependents can be added and paid for by employees.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 64 hours of accrued PTO in year one of employment.
• 56 hours of accrued sick leave.
• 80 hours of vacation after one year of employment.
• 401(k) match available after three months of employment.