Lead Life Support Maintenance Mgr III/ Lead U/W Combat Dive Tech with Security Clearance

About the Role

The Life Support Technician/ U/W Dive Propulsion, Navigation, Communication Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the seamless operation, maintenance, and advancement of combat diving systems and ROVs used by NSW entities. This position provides direct supervisory oversight, develops and delivers training programs, manages inventory, and offers technical expertise to support current and future technologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled preventative and corrective maintenance on combat diving systems, ROVs, and ancillary equipment.
• Provide direct supervisory oversight of eight dive department contractors, ensuring adherence to duties and contractual requirements.
• Manage work schedules, leave, and staffing coverage; delegate tasks based on skills and priorities.
• Develop and implement procedures for task assignments, monitor contractor performance, and facilitate communication between management and contractors.
• Coordinate and approve weekly reports summarizing progress, challenges, and solutions.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive training curricula for NSW personnel on combat diving systems, SHIELD SCBA, and ROVs.
• Maintain training records and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Manage government-approved programs for NSWG-2 LOGSUPPU and WARCOM related to combat diving systems.
• Provide technical advice and support to engineers and leadership on system functionality, maintenance, testing, and evaluation.
• Maintain accurate inventory of combat diving systems, ROVs, and ancillary equipment.
• Travel OCONUS and CONUS to train personnel, attend operations, conferences, and meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Navy Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA) procedures for transport, stowage, and operation.
• Maintain records for maintenance, testing, and inventory; report system deficiencies and alterations.

Qualifications

• Navy Dive School certified (NEC 5342 / M1DV, USCG OPSDC, or higher).
• Minimum five years’ experience as a certified 5342 / M1DV, USCG OPSDC diver or higher.
• Qualification as a Maintenance & Material Management (3M) Maintenance Person, 3M Quality Assurance Craftsman, and 3M Work Center Supervisor.
• Qualified in accordance with NAVEDTRA 43910-(Series).
• Minimum three years NSW experience.
• Maintain forklift license up to 6,000lb capacity.
• Must meet requirements to obtain and check out government vehicles / CESE for official duties.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Clear and effective communication, both verbal and written.
• Familiarity with transport and storage of Lithium batteries and associated upkeep procedures.
• Ability to obtain factory-trained certifications for underwater navigation, communication, and propulsion systems.
• Possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Hold a Secret Security Clearance.