What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician V Assistant Range Safety Officer position at Astrion?
Overview
Engineering Technician V Assistant Range Safety Officer
LOCATION: Huntsville, AL
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: Secret
TRAVEL: As Needed
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Technician V located at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. Astrion has worked extensively with the Missile Propulsion Test Division where it has earned a reputation for on-time delivery of high-quality products tailored to the needs of its clients.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- 9 years of applicable experience supporting engineering or testing of hardware in the appropriate area of specialization; or 4 years of applicable vocational/military/technical school and 5 years of applicable experience in the assigned specialty area; and the following additional requirements.
- Mechanical – At least 8 years of the 9 years of experience must include successful completion of vocational/military/technical school training in practical or industrial arts and a minimum of 8 years of mechanical fabrication and structural/fixture setup supporting engineering or testing of military hardware.
- Technician will be required to support mechanical operations in and around Test Stand/fixtures; Operate and maintain equipment for test support.
- Liquid Propellant Handling Technician – Must possess Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training certification to handle liquid rocket engine propellants using Level A protective suits and respiratory protection.
- Hold or obtain class A CDL.
- Comprehend various test setups and lead the mechanical responsibilities while following applicable standard operating procedures.
- Range Safety Officer trained and endorsed.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- Operate forklifts from Class VII and below, overhead crane and other similar equipment.
- Must have experience in applying Operational Procedures, Policies, and SOP's.
- Excellent leadership & people skills with working knowledge of range safety.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for contractor safety training, including overall assignment and scheduling of training, quality control, and tracking and reporting performance.
- Ensures that testing is conducted per SOP’s, that goals and objectives are set, responsibility is assigned, and results are documented.
- Interfaces with Government customers, and other agency representatives.
- Participates in projects from the safety stage, provides additional or missing materials, and edits, organizes, and formats content for clarity, flow, and integrity.
- Disseminates safety policies, purposes, and goals of the organization to subordinates.
- Develops and analyzes monthly safety reports.
- Some travel may be required.