Field Service Engineer Technician

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Field Service Engineer Technician Requirements:

BA/BS with three (3) or more years' experience.

In lieu, four (4) or more years of relevant experience. Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Valid U. S. issued driver's license. Comply with OSHA and DoD guidelines and standards to maintain a safe workplace. Maintenance management to include records, repair, material, and testing responsibilities. Knowledge of DOD and DISA policy. Experience writing technical reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals. Oral and written communications skills, in addition to interpersonal skills Solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished orally or in writing. Knowledge of/or working experience with command line, documented Linux or Unix training, or a Linux or Unix certification Normal color vision. Must be a US citizen. Successful background and drug screening check.

Preferred Requirements:

United States Prompt Diagnostic System (USPDS)Experience. Field equipment operates on a Linux platform so knowledge or practical experience and/or Linux/Unix certification. PDO Experience. Commercial network expertise. AFTAC experience. Knowledge of/or working experience with Linux or Unix platforms. Knowledge of intra-site and long-haul communications to include SATCOM, terrestrial, and wireless networks.

Summary:

The Field Service Engineer Technician will assist the Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) with creating and maintaining the United States Prompt Diagnostic System (USPDS) which falls under the National Technical Nuclear Forensics (NTNF) mission. The NTNF leverages AFTAC to detect, identify, and characterize nuclear events and to report nuclear forensic information to national authorities. The USPDS is a fully integrated, terrestrially based, geographically dispersed, centrally managed prompt detection and reporting system.

Responsibilities:

Read blueprints and technical drawings. Install, maintain, repair, test, and replace wiring, sensor systems, associated processing and control systems using test devices while following all local, state, and federal regulations regarding electrical standards. Resolve installation, repair, overhaul, and modification problems associated with field equipment. Collect, process, transmit, and analyze forensic data phenomena. Perform field and back-shop maintenance on (air pressure and seismic) sensors, (Optical, RF, and Gamma) sensors, and processing and communications systems. Perform field maintenance performed at equipment locations across the continental United States. Equipment is located below ground in basements or vaults, inside small spaces such as attics, and on rooftops. Perform intricate alignment and calibration procedures to ensure maximum operating efficiency. Perform intricate alignment and calibration procedures to ensure maximum operating efficiency. Analyze construction and operating characteristics of equipment to determine the source of malfunction. Follow, maintain, and suggest corrections to technical documentation IAW USAF, AFOSH, and OSHA standards. Post entries on maintenance and inspection records, and complete maintenance data collection forms while accounting for, and turning in supplies and material. Provide assistance with intra-site and long-haul communications to include SATCOM, terrestrial, and wireless networks. Test installed equipment for proper assembly of components and compliance with technical instructions. Unpack, inspect, and position communications equipment; erect antennas; and interconnect communications facilities. Check equipment for service ability prior to installation to include assembling, connecting, securing, and interconnecting components, erecting antennas, and interconnecting cabling. Refer to plans and equipment specifications to conduct site and equipment surveys and establish equipment systems interface. Follow maintenance documentation procedures by filling out tags and forms regarding equipment serviceability, repair actions, inventory and configuration management, and material deficiencies. Maintaining inspection and maintenance records by updating maintenance data collection database. Provide assistance with intra-site and long-haul communications to include SATCOM, terrestrial, and wireless networks.

Physical Demands or Work Environment:

Entry and egress at many locations is physically demanding, requiring technicians to lift, carry, and move tools, parts, and equipment up and downstairs and ladders, in and out of large trucks, and across facilities both inside and on rooftops. Regularly lift, carry, and move tools, parts, and equipment up and down stairs and ladders, in and out of large trucks, and across facilities both inside and on rooftops. Regularly climb stairs, ladders, and lift up to 70 pounds. Stoop, bend, and/or stand and walk for extended periods.

Benefits :

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 401k immediate vesting with company match Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account with company contributions Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Bonuses for performance Voluntary life/accidental death & dismemberment Educational assistance and special training programs Voluntary benefits (accidental, critical illness, whole life) Group life insurance (Company paid) Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (Company paid) Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Leave, Jury Duty, and Military Leave Health and fitness reimbursement Referral bonuses Employee discounts on various services and products

Equal Opportunities:

ZelTech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, genetic predisposition, or any other basis protected by law.