Life Support Maintenance Manager III / U/W Combat Dive Technolog with Security Clearance

About the Role

This position is located at JEB Little Creek – Fort Story, Virginia Beach, VA, and requires a SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensures seamless operation, conducts scheduled and unscheduled preventative and corrective maintenance, training, and advancement of combat diving systems and ROVs used by NSW entities.
• Develop and write comprehensive curricula for end-user training on combat diving propulsion, navigation, communication systems, SHIELD SCBA, and ROVs.
• Deliver training and certification programs to NSW personnel, ensuring operational proficiency.
• Maintain training records and provide feedback and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Perform routine and advanced maintenance on combat diving systems, ROVs, and ancillary equipment.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained and issued to NSW and associated entities.
• Report all system deficiencies and alterations to department leadership and WARCOM program office promptly.
• Manage government-approved programs for NSWG-2 LOGSUPPU and WARCOM related to combat diving systems.
• Provide technical advice and support to engineers and WARCOM leadership regarding system functionality, maintenance procedures, testing, and evaluation of combat dive systems, ROVs, and ancillary equipment.
• Assist in the development of future technologies and provide input on system upgrades and modifications.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of all combat diving systems, ROVs, and ancillary equipment.
• Verify accountability of equipment issued to NSW entities and ensure proper documentation.
• Travel OCONUS and CONUS to train NSW personnel, attend operations, conferences, and meetings involving dive technologies and ROVs.
• Gather critical information on emerging technologies and provide insights to support NSW operations.
• Maintain records for maintenance, testing, and inventory of all combat diving systems and ancillary equipment.
• Prepare written reports on system deficiencies, alterations, and recommendations.
• Provide conference and meeting summaries detailing critical findings and recommendations for future technology integration.

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 Of Three Years NSW Experience.

Skills

• Familiarity with the transport and storage of Lithium batteries and proper procedures for upkeep of all batteries associated with maintained systems.
• Adherence to Navy Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA) transport, stowage, and operation.
• Ability to obtain factory-trained certifications for all underwater navigation, communication, and propulsion systems.
• Possession of a valid state driver’s license.
• Ability to operate a Personal Computer (PC) with common/standard business software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Maintenance of forklift license up to 6,000lb capacity.
• Ability to meet requirements to obtain and check out government vehicles / CESE for use in official duties.

Note: OCONUS travel requires a civilian passport. Costs associated with obtaining a passport are not the financial responsibility of NSW.