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Northrop Grumman

Field Technician 2 or Field Technician 3

Jacksonville, FL

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Northrop Grumman has an immediate opportunity available for a Field Tech 2 Mission Module Maintenance Technician-RIBS or Field Tech 3 Mission Module Maintenance Technician-RIBS

What You'll Get To Do:

Maintain and provides technical support for RIBs (Rigid Inflatable Boats) and other Mission Module (MM) equipment located at Mayport Naval Station (FL), with some travel to Navy Base Ventura County (NBVC) Port Hueneme, Naval Base San Diego (NBSD) and other Navy bases and deployed sites worldwide.

Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Performs hands-on scheduled maintenance on RIBs and other MM equipment
  • Performs hands-on corrective maintenance, to include fault isolation
  • Installs and removes MM equipment on US Navy ships
  • Supports the assigned SKED/Maintenance Planner with planned maintenance system (PMS) management and execution
  • Able to operate independently when supporting flyaway team maintenance and troubleshooting at various sites, both CONUS and OCONUS
  • 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 be able to pass basic DOT physical exam to obtain forklift license and pass proficiency tests
"This position may be filled as a Field Technician 2 or a Field Technician 3 based on the qualifications listed below."

Basic Qualifications for a Field Technician 2:
  • HS and a minimum of 2 years' related experience
  • Experience on small US Navy/Coast Guard Vessels (Special Warfare Combatant Craft (SWCC), Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, Coastal Riverine Warfare craft, or Landing Craft). In particular main propulsion and auxiliary systems.
  • Experience with Ship's Maintenance and Material Management (to include using the 3M system), Preventive Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance (MFOM)
  • Must have a minimum of an active Interim Secret Clearance and must have the ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Clearance
Basic Qualifications for a Field Technician 3:
  • HS and a minimum of 4 years' related experience
  • Experience on small US Navy/Coast Guard Vessels (Special Warfare Combatant Craft (SWCC), Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, Coastal Riverine Warfare craft, or Landing Craft). In particular main propulsion and auxiliary systems.
  • Experience with Ship's Maintenance and Material Management (to include using the 3M system), Preventive Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance (MFOM)
  • Must have a minimum of an active Interim Secret Clearance and must have the ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in a respective trade with experience in operating and maintaining Navy equipment such as small craft and weapons systems, main 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.
  • Active Secret clearance
  • Experience on LCS Class ships highly desired
  • Knowledge of Cummins Diesel QSB5.9/6.7, Doen and Hamilton Water Jet propulsion units.
  • Knowledge of Surface Warfare (SUW)and Mine Countermeasure (MCM) operations and systems
Salary Range: $45,800 - $76,300
Salary Range 2: $54,400 - $90,600

The 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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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-R10157505
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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