Tech Services Engineer/Dive Locker Support - (DVO)

Akima; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA); On-site; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Akima is seeking a DVO Open Circuit position at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The role requires engineering knowledge to design, install, support, and repair tools and equipment in various locations.

Responsibilities include monitoring calibration schedules, maintaining equipment, and diving in open water for testing. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with relevant qualifications, including an Interim Secret Clearance.

The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Full knowledge of oxygen high pressure fill station.
• Skills and qualifications to maintain diver dry suits.
• Military Diver Rating is a must.
• Completion of Open Circuit course and Hydro Testing course required.
• U.S. citizenship and Interim Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Complete Tanks Visual Inspection course.
• Assist with maintenance and repairs of mission equipment.
• Monitor calibration of assigned items.
• Comply with air and oxygen purity standards.
• Dive in open water to test equipment.

Skills

Oxygen high pressure fill station knowledge

Maintenance of diver dry suits

Military Diver Rating

Open Circuit course completion

Hydro Testing course completion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

DVO Open Circuit position for 1st SFG, Joint Base Lewis McCord. Uses engineering knowledge and methods to design, install, support, and repair technological tools and equipment at a location other than the employee's home office (in the field, at a remote office, or at a client site). Analyzes user needs; builds, modifies, installs, and tests products. Troubleshoots errors or malfunctions and performs unscheduled or routine maintenance. Creates, distributes, and maintains service or training manuals; provides on-site training. Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. Typically requires BA and 5-7 years.

Responsibilities

• Should have completed Tanks Visual Inspection course.
• Should have completed both 3M course and 3M coordinator course.
• Provide assistance with the issue, return/turn-in, storage, inventory, calibration, maintenance and repairs (including depot-level repairs) of all mission equipment, support equipment, tools, dive gear, and test equipment.
• Continually monitor the calibration schedule to ensure complete and timely calibration of all assigned calibrated items within the Dive Life Support and Maintenance Facility (DLSMF), including pick-up and drop-off of tank and bottles.
• Comply with air and oxygen purity standards and maintain records of same in accordance with the Navy Dive Manual. Maintain current air samples of all divers compressed air systems in accordance with the Navy Dive Manual.
• Assist the Government with ensuring hydrostatic test dates are current for C02 and air inflation systems.
• Dive in open water to test equipment.
• Maintain a detailed working knowledge of all equipment deficiencies within the work center. Ensure prompt reporting of all material deficiencies and completed maintenance actions as required. Prepare and submit material requisitions.
• Maintain an adequate supply of Government–provided 3-M System forms and materials within the work center.
• Ensure maximum use of Preventative Maintenance Services (PMS) as an aid in training personnel in maintenance procedures for all equipment within the work center.
• Maintain control and accountability of Job Sequence Numbers (JSN’s) within the work center as applicable.
• Review Maintenance Requirements Criteria (MRC’s).
• Maintain an accurate and current List of Effective Pages (LOEP’s) by comparing the documentation with the actual equipment configuration.
• Ensure programmed Periodic Maintenance Requirements (PMRs) are completed and reported in strict accordance with the PMR, if applicable.
• Ensure proper testing and inspection of work done by outside activities.
• Maintain the Navy 3-M system schedule and all associated records and ensure it is readily available for use or inspection by the DLSMF Command.
• Implement/execute responsibilities of the Tag‑Out Bill.
• Ensure that all 3-M records are properly maintained and that system documents submitted from the work center are correct, legible, and promptly prepared and submitted, and will help to ensure that all activities are compliant and ready for inspection.

Qualifications

• Must have full knowledge of the oxygen high pressure fill station.
• Must have skills and qualifications to maintain all diver dry suits.
• Must have a Military Diver Rating.
• Must have completed Open Circuit course and Hydro Testing course.
• U.S. citizen and Interim Secret Clearance Required.

Job ID: 2026-24000

Work Type: On‑Site

Pay Range: $75,000/yr

Benefits

Regular – The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full‑time and part‑time employees.