TEST CONTROL TECH B - (4 POSITIONS) INTERNAL BARGAINING UNIT MEMBERS ONLY - PROGRAM SUPPORT LTAMDS

Southwest Range Services; New Mexico; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Range Services in New Mexico is seeking a field-equipped technician to support weapon system testing. You will assist in preparing test items, sites, and equipment, and ensure proper setup and operation under OTPs and SOPs.

Responsibilities include instrumentation setup, data collection/distribution, and potential overtime or weekend work. Requires a valid driver’s license and suitability for security access processes.

Qualifications

• Two years of progressive experience in the field.
• Graduation from a two-year technical institute program, or five years of progressive field experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of test items, sites, equipment, and facilities for weapon system testing.
• Set up instrumentation, collect and distribute data.
• Follow OTPs, SOPs, and other documentation to ensure proper setup and operation.
• Overtime and weekend work may be required.

Skills

Test operations experience

Data collection

Equipment setup

Driver's license

Education

Two-year technical institute program

Job description

Assists in preparation of test items, test sites, related equipment and facilities in support of weapon’s system testing. Participates in test operations in accordance with operational test documentation including Operation Test Plans (OTP’s), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and National Range Documentation Operation Directives (OD’s). Specific tasking may include instrumentation setup and operation, collection and distribution of data, ammunition assembly, and environmental monitoring.

Applies general knowledge of weapon’s system operating procedures and testing requirements and reference to written manuals and procedures to assure proper setup and operation of equipment for test purposes. Work may be checked by supervisor or higher graded technician to assure compliance with written procedures, test plans and/or accepted practices. May be assigned other duties within his or her capabilities.

Work may include cross training and certification for other jobs on the contract and associated cross utilization into other jobs as required. Test schedules may require some overtime and/or weekend work.

Minimum qualification requirements include demonstration of satisfactory skill and good performance in the particular field with two years of progressive experience in the specific field in addition to graduation from a two-year resident course at a technical institute, or five years of progressive experience in the specific field. Military training and experience in applicable specialties will be evaluated and may be allowed as qualifying. Must posses a valid driver’s license. Applicant selected may be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and maneuver around weapons systems and be able to work in exterior unprotected environments.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.