Test and Activation Specialist I - Mobile, AL

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Mobile, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level position in the test technician and activation job family. Under close supervision, the specialist performs routine testing, checkout, troubleshooting, and fault-isolation tasks to support higher-level Test Specialists. Work may involve production, system checkouts, testing, and quality control. The specialist follows schematics, diagrams, written or verbal descriptions, layouts, and defined plans; uses product-specific manufacturing test and diagnostic equipment; and may provide limited support for developing test equipment or procedures. The role is based on-site in Mobile, Alabama, and may involve travel to customer sites and vessels, potentially exceeding 15–25%, including possible overseas travel. No travel to declared war zones is anticipated.

Requirements

• Basic mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and piping system diagrams, schematics, and drawings.
• Basic understanding of ship construction drawings and testing procedures.
• Basic knowledge of how marine equipment should operate.
• Ability and willingness to work in a shipyard environment.
• Ability to maintain proficiency in shipboard engineering plant terminology and operations and retain knowledge of industrial or marine ancillary machinery installation and operation.
• Must be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
• Must be able to provide proof of U.S. Person status.
• Must be willing to submit to a drug screen and background check.
• Must meet the stated criminal-conviction eligibility guidelines: no felony convictions for theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years from disposition, and no felony convictions for drug crimes within three years from disposition.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance if necessary for the position's responsibilities.
• Must be able to tour vessels and work sites and meet the listed physical requirements, including lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50–75 pounds occasionally and up to 20 pounds frequently; climbing and working at heights above 12 feet; working in confined spaces; and using required tools and personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Testing experience in a shipyard, marine, aerospace, industrial/commercial, or offshore oil and gas environment.
• Two years of technical trade or military technical school.
• Prior Navy, Coast Guard, or Merchant Mariner experience.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical propulsion and electrical power-generating equipment.
• Knowledge of diesel engines and gas turbines.
• Knowledge of shipboard damage-control systems.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and shipboard deck equipment.
• Knowledge of auxiliary and/or HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine testing, checkout, and troubleshooting of a simple nature using schematics, diagrams, descriptions, layouts, or defined plans.
• Conduct routine operational tests and fault isolation on systems and equipment to verify conformance with final product specifications.
• Use routine manufacturing test or diagnostic equipment specific to the product.
• Support limited design activities related to test equipment or procedure development.
• Work on assigned production, testing, system checkout, and quality-control activities.
• Conduct defined tests and collect data as assigned.
• Diagnose and isolate malfunctions to the component level.
• Travel to customer sites and vessels for repair support when required.
• Comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed