Ordnance Technician B Location HI - Kaua'i Job Code 12321 # of openings 1 Apply Now (https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg04/ats/careers/v2/applyRequisition?org=AKIMEKATECH&cws=43&rid=12321) The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for an Ordnance Technician B to provide research support administration services for our government customer in Kauai, Hawai'i. Perform Operation & Maintenance (O&M) tasks associated with torpedoes, targets, missiles, ordnance, and ordnance handling systems and equipment, and missile launchers. Perform organizational-level maintenance of missile and target launchers to include the repair of launchers and associated equipment, and corrective and preventive maintenance. DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES: + Handle, assemble, transport, and store missiles, drones, launchers, and other ordnance-handling equipment. + Handle, transport, issue, ship, receive, and store ordnance/explosives and inert items per navy guidelines. + Performs ammunition management and explosive storage in accordance with Navy requirements. + Perform post-operation flushing and maintenance of torpedoes, targets, training vehicles and other exercise weapons in accordance with current methods and procedures. + Handles and transports ordnance and hazardous waste/materials. + Inventory and account for ammunition and explosives within and between magazines and other ordnance storage areas. + Performs preventive, corrective, and corrosive maintenance on ordnance containers and handling equipment. + Inspect and determine proper defect and condition codes on ordnance/explosive items. + Performs missile/aerial target jet/rocket-assist take-off (JATO/RATO) and squib checkout/testing for pre-launching. + Launch Smokey Surface-Air-Missiles (SAM) and Stinger rounds as applicable. + Operate Cat 1/2/3 cranes and perform as crane rigger-in-charge and rigger. + Perform aircraft loading/unloading, facility housekeeping, and pre-operations visual grounding facility inspection. + Ensure torpedo flushing facility is cleaned at all times when not in use. + Inspect and perform Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) maintenance. + Performs other duties as required. Physical Environment: + Ordnance and hazardous waste/materials handling facilities include launch pads, ordnance/explosive storage magazines/structures, missile assembly buildings, pier-side/aboard the torpedo weapons recovery (TWR) and multi-purpose craft (MPC) boats, Red Label Area to recover torpedoes/weapons/targets, weapons post-run flushing facility, and hazardous waste storage area. + May also be in the vicinity of electrical wirings, high and low voltage circuits. + Periodically works in close proximity to toxic fumes and by products, and high explosives. Physical Activities and Elements: + Transport ordnance items and other hazardous materials. Also includes operating tractor-trailers, launchers, cranes, tugs, man-lifts, k-loaders, stake-beds, and forklifts. + Handles and transports heavy weapons/torpedoes/ordnance items and other hazardous materials. + Must satisfactorily pass an annual physical for handling hazardous and toxic fuels and materials. Office conditions are varied and include physical tasks including; lifting, pushing or pulling over 50 pounds (with a 2-person assist). Physical positions will include but not be limited to walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time, and crawling, kneeling or cramped work, requiring repeated stooping. Environment will include customer contact, extended workdays, in a confined work area, field assignments, sometimes in inclement weather. REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: + High School or equivalent + Associate's degree, or two (2) Year Technical School is desired. + Must be able to obtain mobile crane operator's license. + Must possess a valid State of Hawaii driver’s license, a locally issued explosive driver’s license and explosive ordnance handling qualification certifications. + Must be able to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL). REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: + Five (5) years of satisfactory progressive experience and training in handling and assembling ordnance such as missiles, drones, launchers and other related ordnance handling equipment. + Must demonstrate knowledge of explosive theory and safety criteria through on-the-job performance and written examinations as required. + Knowledge of utilizing procedures and standards for troubleshooting and/or installing ordnance related systems and equipment. + Must be able to train in hazardous waste and hazardous materials handling and storage, spill response, and housekeeping/cleanup safety. + Experience in performing maintenance on Ordnance Handling Equipment + Knowledge of current methods and procedures of post-operational maintenance of torpedoes, targets, training vehicles, and other exercise weapons. + Must have experience to handle and assemble ordnance components and testing of initiators. + Will have experience and training in the handling and assembling of ordnance components, testing of initiators and operation of ordnance-handling equipment, including cranes, k-Loaders, forklifts, man-lifts, tractor-trailers and other related equipment. + Must complete AMMO-18, Basics of Naval Explosives Hazard Control online course. + Must be able to obtain the Ammo-62, Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials in-resident course. + Must have completed the 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training course. + Must have proficiency in MS Office Suite Word and Outlook. REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE: + Must be a U.S. Citizen + Secret security clearance is required. (Applicants selected either must currently possess a Secret clearance or will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain clearance prior to commencement of employment and maintain a security clearance for access to classified information or Closed/Restricted Areas throughout duration of employment.) The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here (HRdept@alakaina.com) to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees. The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship. For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com #LI-JS1 #ClearanceJobs