Range Equipment Technician

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V2X has a requirement for a Range Equipment Technician in support of USARCENT live-fire ranges and Training Area lanes in Kuwait. The Range Equipment Technician will report directly to the Range Contact Team Lead and ensure the full spectrum of Range support is provided to enable successful gunnery/range training events. He/she will oversee OCN range support laborers to ensure uninterrupted support of ATA Target Lifter, Theisen Target Systems (TTS), the TRACR operating system, thermal cameras, and range equipment maintenance. The Range Equipment Technician will monitor all range support activity to ensure all support efforts are executed in accordance with Kuwait Government environmental directives, applicable regulations, and SOPs. The successful candidate must be a United States citizen, with proof of citizenship and a current U.S. passport. Additionally, the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance. Duties include physical labor and providing technical solutions in support of live-fire ranges before, during and after customer use.

Required Hours:

Standard work week will be six (6) days per week for up to eight (8) hours per day while at OCONUS work site(s), and a standard 40-hour work week while at CONUS work sites.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures all range support efforts are coordinated and resources identified early during the planning process.
• Coordinates directly with internal teammates, and as directed other authorized organizations for all range facility support and training areas.
• Manages routine maintenance, equipment, resources, and labor to maintain TTS targetry, ATA targetry, and TRACR operating systems including FLIR cameras, and all ancillary associated equipment.
• Prepares and submit weekly range and training reports and maintain historical records, to include MAXIMO work order data entries.
• Responsible for actioning all -20 level or above range maintenance efforts, for range support functions including target lifter and TRACR operating system faults as reported by Range Technicians via ad-hoc reporting and followed up per MAXIMO work order processes.
• Identifies and tracks efficiencies to reduce unnecessary range support and maintenance costs.
• Supervises the emplacement of stationary and moving infantry and armor target lifters and zero panels.
• Develops all reports as directed in support of the Prime Program.
• Ensures that all range support operations are executed in a Safe manner and meet all range Safety requirements in compliance with the ASG-KU Range Operations Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Assists units in coordinating scheduled training area to ensure units can train in the local training area and remain compliant with Kuwait Government environmental directives.
• Provides supervisory expertise in support of Combined Arms ranges for evolving ARCENT training requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring the enforcement Safety standards on all ranges and or training areas in accordance with DA PAM 385-63.
• Performs other duties as required/directed.

Required Qualifications:

• 6 years' work experience of range operations at major training sites such as Grafenwoehr, NTC, JRTC and JMRC, with Subject Matter Expertise focused on targetry, device fabrication and range operations.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work under deadlines while adhering to all applicable safety guidelines including: AR 385-63, DA Pam 385-63, and Area Support Group - Kuwait Range Operations Standardized Operating Procedures
• Knowledgeable with AR 385-63 Range Safety and DA Pam 385-63 Range Safety.
• Knowledgeable with Training Ranges TC 25-8.
• Knowledgeable with DA maintenance standards and -10 to -30 level maintenance TTPs relating to fault isolation and repair of equipment.
• Knowledgeable of Automated Target Lifting systems, including peripheral assigned equipment.
• Experience working with coalition units.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project).
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Highly proficient in reading and using a map, giving, and accepting directions in topographical terms, and in communicating map information with other members of the Range Operations team.
• Collaborative work style, fostering cooperation and teamwork.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and insight, to understand the overall effect of decisions.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities in order to handle a demanding workload.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and management of all levels.

Desired Qualifications:

• Former Battalion / Brigade gunner with experience on a Battalion or Brigade staff in planning gunnery scenarios for Stabilized and Unstabilized gunnery.
• Previous experience working on a US government contract in Southwest Asia.
• Experience working with interpreters.
• Previous TRACR operating system experience.
• Previous electronic / hydroelectric system maintenance experience.
• Mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic maintenance experience.
• Proficiency in reading and interrupting technical schematics and drawings.
• Good organizational skills.

Other Requirements

• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
• Must have a valid driver's license, able to obtain a US Government Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Kuwait Driver's License.
• US citizenship is required, as an active and existing Secret security clearance is required AFTER day 1.
• Must possess a US Passport with at least 2 years of remaining eligibility.
• Walk or stand on level and/or inclined surfaces up to 8 hours/day & sit for up to 3 hours/day; climb/descend stairs; grasp or handle objects; use finger dexterity; bend elbows/knees; reach above/below shoulders; read/interpret typewritten print; communicate by voice & detect sound by ear.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use fingers and hands to install parts, clean and maintain equipment, assemble, and disassemble items and targetry structures. Employee is also required to lift boxes up to 50 lbs. Personal safety and protective equipment is required. Work may be performed in extreme weather conditions such as high heat and high dusty winds.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Training, Management, Business, or a related field from an accredited institution and four (4) years' work experience. Eight (8) years of additional equivalent work experience (12 total years) may be accepted in lieu of BA/BS education requirement.
• Able to complete the on-line prerequisites of the Range Operations Professional Development (ROPD) Program IAW AR 350-19 within 30-days of hiring.

Contractor personnel shall comply with all theater command policies, regulations, and General Orders. All tours are unaccompanied.

Must be able to obtain a U.S. SECRET Security Clearance

Vertex is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other's differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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