Senior CBRN Field Service Engineer

Leidos•Washington, DC

About The Position

This position incorporates a part-time schedule with potential for full time work. The Field Service Engineer will field deployments as needed based on the needs of the customer, thus work hours and schedule are subject to change to accommodate the needs of the customer. -Field Service Engineers must be able to travel anywhere within the Continental United States supporting the Program as required. -All applicants must be a U.S citizen and hold an active SECRET clearance. -The position is part of a rapid response, small team that fields equipment at various sites for equipment setup, sample collection, initial processing, and packaging and preparation for lab testing of environmental media at various locations across the United States. -Due to the nature of the job requirements, field service engineers are required to assist (two (2) persons) with lifting heavy (approx. 160 lbs.) equipment in and out of vehicles (approx. 38 inches in height). Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment, produce updated status reports, maintain shipping and receiving logs, and work with procurement to track order status, and repair/maintenance issues. Act as the Lead on temporary deployments (2-3 day CONUS efforts) charged with the collection, initial processing, and packaging and preparation for lab testing of environmental media at various locations. Obtain sensor equipment from storage locations, testing to ensure operational, and transporting them to all required installation site locations with little to no supervision from the Project Manager. Schedule and complete all logistical duties to include travel and shipping of equipment in coordination with the customer. Collect environmental media, package and prepare for initial lab testing Follow specific step by step instructions set forth by the customer for collection and testing Prepare after-action reports, weekly and monthly reports and other program documentation. Schedule and conduct Preventive Maintenance at regular intervals and publish results. Securing the DFU equipment upon task completion, package equipment and arrange for shipment back to the storage facility.

Requirements

Active SECRET Clearance
Ability to work flexible hours/shifts and travel on short notice (up to 60% of the time)
Candidate must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and must be able to work independently or in a team environment
Candidate must be able to follow written and oral instructions and carry out tasks safely with minimal supervision and oversight
Candidate should have a strong customer focus
Proficiency in MS Office Suite including the ability to update and write Status Reports and After-Action Reports
Field Service Technicians must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to drive up to 500 miles during day and nighttime hours
Field Service Technicians must be able to fly for minimum up to 6 hours without lay over
Field Service Technicians must possess a REAL ID (compliant ID); and/or a U.S. passport or passport card
To install and retrieve sensors systems and environmental samples, technicians must be able to access mechanical spaces and or HVAC systems on rooftops in commercial and residential facilities or in manholes to access air intake tunnels. Thus the ability to perform the below functions is required.
Ability to ascend/descend fixed ladders up to 24’ high
Ability to ascend/descent five levels of stairs without stopping in under a 130 Seconds (just over 2 minutes)
Ability to work at elevated surface at heights of up to 40 stories for periods up to 30 minutes
Ability to walk up to one mile without stopping on uneven terrain in under 20 min
Ability to work in small-enclosed spaces for up to 40 minutes multiple times during the shift
Ability to bend at waist, kneeling and or squatting for up to 30 seconds at a time 12 times a shift with minimum recovery time

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in the operation of sample collection systems, field test methods, and collection of field data is desired
Prior experience and ability to plan a field operation within short timelines, installing equipment at temporary sites and producing customer after-action reports
Fundamental knowledge of HVAC systems & Background in CBRN Detection and Analysis
Previous HAZWOPER certification or HAZMAT training
Background in Environmental Health and Safety
B.S. degree in a scientific discipline or relative experience
Experience in environmental, chemical, biological, or radiological monitoring and/or sampling
Technical expertise to diagnose and repair electronic malfunctions, remove, and repair or replace unserviceable equipment
Troubleshoot and test faulty equipment, identify system malfunctions and repair system failures
Ability to perform confidence tests on selected equipment as needed to ensure proper operation, assist with system sampling and identification to determine health of equipment while maintaining communications and assessing operational data

Responsibilities

Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment
Produce updated status reports
Maintain shipping and receiving logs
Work with procurement to track order status, and repair/maintenance issues
Act as the Lead on temporary deployments (2-3 day CONUS efforts) charged with the collection, initial processing, and packaging and preparation for lab testing of environmental media at various locations
Obtain sensor equipment from storage locations, testing to ensure operational, and transporting them to all required installation site locations with little to no supervision from the Project Manager
Schedule and complete all logistical duties to include travel and shipping of equipment in coordination with the customer
Collect environmental media, package and prepare for initial lab testing
Follow specific step by step instructions set forth by the customer for collection and testing
Prepare after-action reports, weekly and monthly reports and other program documentation
Schedule and conduct Preventive Maintenance at regular intervals and publish results
Secure the DFU equipment upon task completion, package equipment and arrange for shipment back to the storage facility