LIVE FIRE – PYRO TECHNICIAN

Duties and responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, sustain, maintain, install, and remove the Live Fire targets to meet the SAR.
• Install and load Live Fire pyrotechnic launchers to meet the SAR.
• Install and remove live fire targets to meet SAR objectives.
• Manage, transport, install, and load pyrotechnic launchers associated with the live fire targets.
• Technical knowledge of electronics principles in determining equipment malfunctions, restoring equipment to its normal operation, and applying skills in repairing equipment, evaluating performance, and reliability once repairs are made.
• Maintain TADSS and GFP in Fully Mission Capable (FMC) condition to meet the CMT and CPF requirements for each device and location.
• Maintain items under warranty. IAW the terms of the warranty and identify them by part number, serial number, and location in the ISTS.
• Capture Unique Item Information (UII) or other 2-Dimensional (2D) standard barcode information at the time and location of work performance.
• Configure, initialize, and perform function check of TADSS, ensure component systems are interoperating IAW technical specifications, and verify the function and operation of a device via TADSS operator and maintenance technical manuals.
• Track and analyze TADSS components, parts consumption, maintenance trends, maintenance labor cost drivers for life-cycle analysis and reviews, and categorize the device component life cycle (i.e., non-functional, major risk, minor risk, and no issue).
• Implement a Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) for supported TADSS. TADSS failures (e.g., failure to achieve applicable CPFs and/or CMT) shall be reported, analyzed, and corrected.
• Maintain established quantities of TADSS.
• Capture TADSS user feedback and participate in coordinating and managing user interviews, audits, and surveys; all feedback shall be made available in the ISTS.
• Remove, replace, and relocate live fire targets to meet mission requirements. Recovery of INOP Targets.
• Ensures the management, transportation, and loadout of all pyrotechnic launchers and pyrotechnics associated with the live fire targets are properly conducted.
• Troubleshoot targets and target cabling, assess, repair, and replace cables for targets as needed.
• Inspect targets for safety issues.
• Assess, remove, and repair damaged silhouettes.
• Performs Target Battery testing, replacement, and installation.
• Performs PMCS and verification of dedicated targets.
• Load and unload Pyro from the targets.
• Test fire system to ensure everything is working properly
• Sign for, transport, track usage, and return Pyro.
• Clean Target Pits.
• Affix MILES installation each rotation.
• Safely operate company vehicle; navigate established range roads and trails to specific locations using basic navigation techniques with map/compass, Global Positioning System (GPS), Night Optical Devices (NOD) when necessary, and radio communication systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in electronic technology (or equivalent) and 3-years’ experience in a related discipline, 3-years related military training, or a combination of education and experience.
• Valid US-issued Driver’s License.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• An active U.S. Secret Security clearance.
• ETA Basic Electronics Certification IAW ISO 17024 standards.
• Ability to use tools and test equipment to troubleshoot a circuit down to the component level.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Good written composition and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to express facts and rationale.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. secret security clearance.
• Able to stoop, bend, lift, and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Experience using Oscilloscopes, Digital Multimeters, Function Generators, Power supply, and multiple hand tools.

Working Conditions

• Ability to perform duties in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, wind, and rain).
• Exposure to bright flashes of light.
• Exposure to loud noise between 50 dB and 165 dB.

Physical Requirements

• Do repetitive tasks.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, and sitting.
• Required to stoop under or squat, kneel, and crouch.
• Able to reach with your hands and arms, talk, and hear.
• Lifting: Frequently lift and move up to 75 lbs.
• Vision: This job requires close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.