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Field Technician 3-Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB)

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Northrop Grumman

Field Technician 3-Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB)

Jacksonville, FL

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman has an immediate employment opportunity available for a Field Technician 3-Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB). The Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) technician will support the US Navy's Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Design, Engineering, Production and Sustainment (DEP&S) Program on Mission Module (MM) equipment located at Naval Station Mayport, (Jacksonville, FL) with some travel to Naval Base San Diego (NBSD), Navy Base Ventura County (NBVC) Pt Hueneme, other Navy bases and deployed sites worldwide.

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What You'll Get To Do:
The Field Technician 3-Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) will support equipment assigned the Mission Package Support Facility (MPSF). The employee may be asked to work other than regular working hours (may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays while on travel).

Roles & Responsibilities:
• Daily maintenance and repairs of the craft, boat trailer, and other MPSF assets that require working in confined spaces of small craft.
• Installs and removes MM equipment on US Navy ships
• Performs hands-on corrective maintenance, to include fault isolation
• Must be able to perform physically demanding work, to include working in tight, restricted access spaces; must be able to climb 20 ft ladders and stand for long periods of time; must be able to lift 50 lbs to waist level.
• Must have the ability to interpret technical data, schematics, blueprints, and craft Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) materials.
• Must be able to pass basic DOT physical exam to obtain forklift license and pass proficiency tests
• Supports the assigned SKED/Maintenance Planner with planned maintenance system (PMS) management and execution
Basic Qualifications:
• HS Diploma and a minimum of 4 years related experience. (Related experience would be on small US Navy/Coast Guard Vessels (Special Warfare Combatant Craft (SWCC), Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, Coastal Riverine Warfare craft, or Landing Craft).
• Experience with Ship's Maintenance and Material Management (to include using the 3M system), Preventive Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance (MFOM)
• Must have US Citizenship and at minimum possess a current/active Interim Secret Clearance. Interim Secret Clearance is required to start. Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret level clearance for continued employment.
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% both CONUS (continental U.S.) and OCONUS (outside the continental U.S.)
Preferred Qualifications:
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in a respective trade with experience in operating and maintaining Navy equipment such as small craft and weapons systems, water jet propulsion systems, auxiliary machinery, or diesel engines on US Navy/Coast Guard Vessels, Special Warfare Combatant Craft (SWCC), Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, Coastal Riverine Warfare craft, or Landing Craft. Experience in LCS Class Ships, Surface Warfare (SUW) and Mine Countermeasure (MCM) operations and systems
• Knowledge of Cummins Diesel QSB5.9/6.7, Doen and Hamilton Water Jet propulsion units.
• Coxswain qualified for 11 MRB
• Active Secret Clearance
• Licensed Forklift Operator
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) License

Salary Range: $55,800.00 - $93,000.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Client-provided location(s): Jacksonville, FL, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10192225-2
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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