TXM Recruit, LTD - Fire Control Systems Repairer

TXM Recruit, LTD - Fire Control Systems Repairer

TXM Recruit Ltd is part of a £100m Turnover Group of Engineering Companies headquartered in Milton Keynes. We are an established, specialist recruitment consultancy with a proactive, dynamic approach to permanent and temporary recruitment solutions. Operating across a diverse range of industries including Automotive, Built Environment, Defence, General Engineering and Manufacturing, Rail and Projects. We have the ability provide personnel across the full project life cycle.

 As a global recruitment consultancy with operations in the United Kingdom, America, Middle East, and Australasia. TXM Recruit provide around the clock recruitment support for our client and candidate base through our team of professionally trained consultants.

 

We are seeking Fire Control Systems Repairer for Afghanistan

Must have Active US Secret Clearance

Salary: $106,412.00

 

AC FIRST PREQ02911: Fire Control Systems Repairer

 

Purpose: 

Under general direction, troubleshoots repairs, cleans, calibrates, modifies and inspects optical, electronic and mechanical fire control instruments. Also, performs unit, direct support and general support electronic maintenance on the Base Shop Test Facility (BSTS) AN/TSM -191 and Line Replacement Units (LRU), Shop Replacement Units (SRU) and Test Program Sets (TPS).

Positions Reporting to this Function:  None

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Repairs and/or modifies mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems and assembles systems, such as elevating, traversing, recoil, rammer and firing systems, breeches, gun tube and cannon tubes, pumps, cupolas, shields and their related components.

2. Troubleshoots repairs, cleans, calibrates, modifies and inspects optical, electronic and mechanical fire control instruments including those mounted on self-propelled artillery and tank turrets, and line replaceable units utilized on M1 and M2/3 combat vehicles.  

3. Installs supported weapon system test program sets, initiates Unit Under Test (UTT) procedures, isolates UUT/BSTF pronged circuit board or component alignments and adjustments in accordance with applicable technical publications. Performs initial and final inspections on related equipment.

4. Performs BSTF preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) and operational checks. Installs BSTF equipment modifications, prepares maintenance and supply forms and records, and provides technical assistance for corrective maintenance procedures. Recommends procedures for receipts, storage, inspection testing and repair of BSTF and Line replacement Units.

5. Tests mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications. 

6. Diagnoses faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, reassembles and adjusts turret components using diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices. 

7. Dismantles and reassembles heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools. 

8. Cleans, lubricates, and performs other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.

9. Performs corrective maintenance on previously diagnosed malfunctions on fire control systems used in combat vehicles, off-carriage lasers, designators, thermal sights, and night vision equipment. 

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 

Education:

a) High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree or Technical diploma preferred.

b) (Fire Control) Graduate of US Army Ordnance Center and School Fire Control Repairer course (MOS 45G) or equivalent desired.

c) ETT or CETa certification desirable.

d) Must have Security Clearance prior to employment

 

Experience:  

a) Approximately three (3) year’s experience in a direct and general support electronic maintenance required.   

b) Training in Fire Control instrument repair desired.

 

Specialized knowledge and skills:

a) Must be able to operate, test and repair unit, direct support and general support electronic maintenance on the Base Shop Test Facility (BSTF), AN/TSM-191 and Line Replaceable Units (LRU), Shop Replaceable Units (SRU) and Test Program Sets (TPS).

b) Must have excellent communications skills, both written and oral, in English.

c) Requires a collaborative work style, fostering cooperation, and teamwork.

d) Must exercise discretion and good judgment.

e) Must have high level of proficiency in the use of MS Office, including Word and Excel, Outlook and other related applications.  

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

a) Ability to perform job duties efficiently and effectively during a 77 hour work week.

b) Must be able to lift 25 Lbs. continuously, 50 Lbs intermittently.

c) Must be able to work in extreme environmental conditions including dust and high temperatures.

d) Must be able to work overhead for extended periods.

e) Work is located in a combat zone.

 

Contract Details:

1 year contract with AECOM with potential to extend to 4

77 hour work week 

Housing; provided - government directed, varies by location (Tents, B-Huts, or CHU (Container Housing Unit)

Transportation, Food Services/Laundry Services; provided 

Paid Bi-weekly / Direct Deposit 

Paid Vacation (R&R) 

Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (Tax exempt info) can be located at www.irs.gov  

 

Contract Requirements:

Honorable Discharge  

Confidential Clearance is required     

Must pass Background Investigation- on Criminal & Driving Record 

Must pass required Medical exam / Dental exam prior to deployment  (Medical conditions considered non-deployable: Diabetes, HIV, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis and BMI )

BMI is a non waiverable issue. Test online at  http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/ Use HMO calculator – Score must be 39 or below for both male and female 

 

Disclaimer

This position description indicates the general nature and level of work expected.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required.  Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Interested candidates, please send resumes to lucy@military-civilian.com with the job title in the subject line.