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THAAD Field Engineer (OCONUS - Clearance)
Field engineer providing maintenance, training, and support for THAAD systems in Saudi Arabia.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Performs Packaging, Handling, Storage & Transportation (PHS&T) in support of KSA THAAD Battery sustainment operations. • Performs all maintenance actions and troubleshooting procedures that are above the level of the Enhanced Operator/Maintainers (EOM) to include but not limited to software, hardware, interconnecting cabling, electrical system, and networks. • Creates, updates, and completes Maintenance Actions (MA) within allotted time allocated. • Assists with training KSA maintainer/operators in accordance with the CLS training program. • Identifies issues, develop, and submit investigation reports to assist program engineers with design changes. • Provides field and sustainment level maintenance support to KSA THAAD Fire Units. • Maintains Liquid Propellant Accident Response Team (LPART) suits and equipment. • Supports the maintenance and calibration of all special tools and equipment. • Supports Missile Prevention and Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) and conduct annual maintenance on all missile rounds in the KSA. • Supports movements of Missile Rounds on tactical sites to include the constitution and deconstitution of Missile Round Pallets (MRP). • Supports the customer in managing and monitoring the maintenance and sustainment program to include scheduling services, system upgrades, and modifications. • Provides guidance and assistance to support the mitigation and prevention of corrosion on the KSA tactical system. • Supports peculiar support equipment inspections and testing for corrosion issues.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸system maintenance
- ▸tool calibration
- ▸missile pmcs
- ▸missile handling
- ▸packaging
- ▸corrosion inspection
What You Bring
• Must pass a background check to include criminal and credit. • Basic understanding of hydraulic operations. • Demonstrate proficiency in reading and comprehending electrical and mechanical drawings. • Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). • Ability to collect, package, and deliver system data files from the TFCC and Launchers. • Working knowledge of Unix and Linux. • CompTIA Security+ certification or the ability to obtain it within five months of hiring. • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems and the Microsoft Office Suite. • Knowledge or experience with U.S. Army Material Maintenance Management. • Experience in Mideast/Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) providing sustaining and/or training support. • Able to meet the requirements for residence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. • Ability to manage and account for inventory. • Must possess an active security clearance SECRET level or higher. • Ability to apply fault detection / fault isolation procedures. • 3-5 years Air Defense technician experience with field & sustainment operations, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs. • U.S citizenship. • Able to obtain U.S. Passport. • The ability to work in an austere environment with limited western amenities. • Experience with THAAD or Patriot System(s). • Ability to apply appropriate Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation. • Basic electrical / mechanical aptitude. • Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics. • Basic understanding of the Army Supply System. • Ability to establish and maintain networks (e.g., LAN, WAN, IP address schemes).
Requirements
- ▸comptia security+
- ▸unix/linux
- ▸microsoft windows
- ▸secret clearance
- ▸air defense
- ▸thaad
Work Environment
Field