CBR Technician/Field Engineer I

Position Title: CBR Technician/Field Engineer I Work Location: Chesapeake, VA FLSA Status: Full Time, Non-exempt REQ#23_101903 Summary of duties – The CBR Technician will support the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) and or the EOD Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD) at NSWC Norfolk, VA. This individual will provide technical, training and administrative support to but not limited to: Readiness Assist Visits (RAV); CBRD Technical Warrant Holder (TWH). CBRD detection equipment; Radiological Containment (RADCON); documentation for operational maintenance & training efforts; sustainment to chemical and biological detection consumables; sustainment to Collective Protection System (CPS) and sustainment to Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS)/Enhanced Counter-Proliferation Capability (eCPC) onboard U.S. Navy vessels. Specific description of duties – • Assisting the Government Subject Matter Expert and/ or the assigned contractor CBR Technician in: conducting Collective Protection System (CPS), CB Detection, Decontamination, Next Generation Diagnostic System (NGDS), eCPC/VBSS, and RADIAC assessments during CBR RAVs onboard deploying ships; providing necessary consumables to ensure ships are deployment ready; conducting crew CBR system training; providing distant support on all CBRD related matters; and following-up with the ships 60 days Post-RAV to document and update equipment status. • Assist in troubleshooting and repairing Improved Point Detection System Lifecycle Replacement (IPDS LR) units, retrieving data from ships, maintaining records of IPDS lab functions, maintaining inventories and shipping documents of all IPDS detection units repaired and shipped to/from lab. • Support the Radiological Mobile Survey and Remediation Team lead and the assigned contractor CBR Technician to conduct shipboard RADCON assessments during the RAV, conduct Fleet Contamination Technician training, and update the ship’s RADCON book. • May provide technical support, coordinate, develop and update CBRD operational documentation across all TWH commodity areas to include but not limited to Naval Ship Technical Manuals (NSTMs), Security Classification Guides, and input to Naval Warfare Development Command (NDWC), Joint Publications, and NATO CBRD publications. • May provide technical support the development of CBRD interactive operational and maintenance training tools for TWH fleet training efforts to include CBRD interactive training guide development, shipboard training video development, and transition / fielding of developed tools to the fleet. • May serve as the liaison between the CBRD TWH and the Surface Warfare School Command (SWSC) to support fleet schoolhouse training requirements. • May provide technical support to the CBR TWH on miscellaneous documentation, standards, and training data calls as required. • Full time position, some overtime and travel possible. • Performs any other assignments or tasks as needed or requested by management to assist in accomplishing the organization’s mission, objectives and goals. Education / Specialized training – • Four to Six years of experience in shipboard system maintenance, test and evaluation, field support and training. • Two years of experience of applicable professional experience with operations and repair of Navy CBRD equipment with emphasis on detection, decontamination and collective protection. • High School diploma or GED mandatory. • Must have or be eligible for forklift operator’s license. • Experience with the Navy 3M system for maintenance, test instrumentation requirements analysis, procurement, configuration and operation including computer-based data acquisition systems. • Training certifications or equivalent experience in the following preferred: forklift driver, web-based inventory management (CMRPO), HAZMAT shipping, CBRD shipboard operations, radiation material and transportation (RAM). • Must be familiar with NAVSEA SCDs and TEMPALT Process. Training certifications or equivalent experience in the following preferred: CBRD systems training, NAVSEA Technical Manual Management Course (TMMC) training, and Shipboard system maintenance Additional Skills and Duties This position is specific to NSWC IHD at NSWC Norfolk to exclusively support these functions: • Assist the Government Subject Matter Expert and/ or the assigned contractor CBR Technician in: conducting Collective Protection System (CPS), CB Detection, Decontamination, Next Generation Diagnostic System (NGDS), eCPC/VBSS, and RADIAC assessments during CBR RAVs onboard deploying ships; providing necessary consumables to ensure ships are deployment ready; conducting crew CBR system training; providing distant support on all CBRD related matters; and following-up with the ships 60 days Post-RAV to document and update equipment status. • Assist in troubleshooting and repairing Improved Point Detection System Lifecycle Replacement (IPDS LR) units, retrieving data from ships, maintaining records of IPDS lab functions, maintaining inventories and shipping documents of all IPDS detection units repaired and shipped to/from lab. • Support the Radiological Mobile Survey and Remediation Team lead and the assigned contractor CBR Technician to conduct shipboard RADCON assessments during the RAV, conduct Fleet Contamination Technician training, and update the ship’s RADCON book. • Exhibits strong reporting and administrative writing skills. • Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) • Demonstrated experience with maintenance and training of shipboard systems • VBSS Boarding Team experience preferred. • Demonstrates strong organization and communication skills. • Demonstrates experience with Navy Supply or similar warehouse operations. • Knowledge of Navy Damage Control equipment. Security Clearance – • Secret Clearance Required Physical/Environmental Job Requirements – if applicable Physical requirements include the following: Work will be inside in an office environment, in warehouse lab environment, onboard ship and outside in areas that may be hot, damp, cold, drafty, or poorly lighted. Incumbent is occasionally exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, abrasions, falls, and injury from falling stock. Work may require wearing protective clothing such as hard hats and steel-toed shoes. Incumbent often stands on hard surfaces for extended periods of time. Work involves bending, stooping, and working in tiring and sometimes uncomfortable positions. May have to lift and carry items that weigh up to 70 lbs. Heavier items are moved with material handling equipment, or with assistance from other workers. • Lifting/moving up to and including 70 pounds • Routinely climbing several flights of stairs • Performing tasks in confined spaces Company Overview: Prism Maritime, LLC is a premier maritime service provider for Alteration Installation Team (AIT) and Modernization related Services in support of US Maritime and Shore-based clients. Prism Maritime is a privately held business headquartered in Chesapeake, VA, with offices in San Diego and Ventura, CA. Established in 2006, Prism Maritime currently employs over 250 professionals and maintains an ISO 9001-2015 certified Quality Management System. Prism Maritime is an EEO/AA employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment with us, please email hropportunities@prismmaritime.com or call: 757-460-8800. To Apply: Visit www.prismmaritime.com and click on Careers>Job Openings All applications are active for 90 calendar days. After 90 days you must re-apply to still be considered for this position.