Lead Life Support Maintenance Mgr III/ Lead U/W Combat Dive Tech with Security Clearance

People, Technology & Processes, LLC; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Security clearance sponsorship

Training and Certification programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

People, Technology & Processes, LLC seeks a Life Support Technician/U/W Dive Propulsion, Navigation, and Communication Specialist to maintain combat diving systems and ROVs for NSW. You will supervise eight dive department contractors and ensure operational readiness.

You will develop training curricula, deliver end-user instruction, maintain records, manage schedules, and coordinate with WARCOM programs. Occasional CONUS/OCONUS travel is required.

Qualifications

• Secret clearance required for the role and duties.
• Experience with combat diving systems and ROVs.
• 5+ years NSW experience and NEC 5342 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance and readiness of combat diving systems and ROVs.
• Supervise eight dive department contractors and manage schedules.
• Develop and deliver end-user training and maintain training records.
• Coordinate with WARCOM program office and report progress.
• Monitor compliance with safety and NOSSA procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Preventive maintenance

Combat diving systems

ROVs operation

Technical documentation

Training delivery

Education

Navy Dive School NEC 5342

3M Certifications

NAVEDTRA 43910-series

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PWS Title

Life Support Technician/ U/W Dive Propulsion, Navigation, Communication Specialist

Clearance Type

Secret

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Ensures seamless operation, conducts scheduled and unscheduled preventative and corrective maintenance, training, and advancement of combat diving systems and ROVs used by NSW entities. The SME will enhance operational readiness, ensure proper inventory management, and gather critical information to support current and future technologies.
• Provide direct supervisory oversight of eight dive department contractors, ensuring personnel adhere to assigned duties and contractual requirements.
• Manage work schedules, leave, and ensure full staffing coverage.
• Delegate tasks based on individual skills and operational priorities, ensuring efficient use of personnel resources.
• Develop and implement procedures for daily and weekly task assignments to ensure all contractors adhere to their job roles, project timelines, and organizational objectives.
• Monitor and document contractor performance, task completion, and compliance with established guidelines.
• Facilitate effective communication between management and contractors to address any task-related issues, changes, or priorities.
• Coordinate and approve weekly reports summarizing progress, challenges, and solutions related to assigned tasks for each contractor.
• Develop and write comprehensive curricula for end-user training on combat diving propulsion, navigation, communication systems, SHIELD SCBA, and ROVs. Deliver training and certification programs to NSW personnel, ensuring operational proficiency. Maintain training records and provide feedback and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Perform routine and advanced maintenance on combat diving systems, ROVs, and ancillary equipment. Ensure equipment is properly maintained and issued to NSW and associated entities. Report all system deficiencies and alterations to department leadership and WARCOM program office promptly.
• Manage government-approved programs for NSWG-2 LOGSUPPU and WARCOM related to combat diving systems. Ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures for equipment and system operations.
• Provide technical advice and support to engineers and WARCOM leadership regarding system functionality, maintenance procedures, testing, and evaluation of combat dive systems, ROVs, and ancillary equipment. Assist in the development of future technologies and provide input on system upgrades and modifications.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of all combat diving systems, ROVs, and ancillary equipment. Verify accountability of equipment issued to NSW entities and ensure proper documentation.
• Travel OCONUS and CONUS to train NSW personnel, attend operations, conferences, and meetings involving dive technologies and ROVs. Gather critical information on emerging technologies and provide insights to support NSW operations.
• Maintenance, testing, and inventory records for all combat diving systems and ancillary equipment. Written reports on system deficiencies, alterations, and recommendations. Conference and meeting summaries detailing critical findings and recommendations for future technology integration.
• All systems and equipment are maintained in operational condition and issued as required. Training programs are delivered effectively, ensuring end-user proficiency. Inventory is accurate, and all deficiencies are reported promptly. Technical advice provided to engineers and leadership is timely and actionable. Travel and conference participation results in actionable insights and recommendations.
• Be familiar with the transport and storage of Lithium batteries and proper procedures for upkeep of all batteries associated with maintained systems. Adhering to Navy Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA) transport, stowage, and operation.
• Obtain factory-trained certifications for all underwater navigation, communication and propulsion systems maintained by NSWG2.
• Possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Be able to operate a Personal Computer (PC) with common/standard business software. Be proficient in Microsoft
• Office applications to include Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with others, both verbally and in writing.
• Possess a Secret Security Clearance.
• Navy Dive School certified (NEC 5342 / M1DV, USCG OPSDC, or higher).
• Minimum Five years’ experience as a certified 5342 / M1DV, USCG OPSDC diver or higher.
• Qualification as a Maintenance & Material Management (3M) Maintenance Person, 3M Quality Assurance Craftsman, and 3M Work Center Supervisor.
• Qualified in accordance with NAVEDTRA 43910-(Series).
• Minimum of Three years NSW experience.
• Maintain forklift license up to 6,000lb capacity.
• Must meet the requirements to obtain and check out government vehicles / CESE for use in their official duties.