Field Engineer Rescue 21 Western Rivers

The Rescue 21 system is a Command, Control, and Communications mission critical system that provides dual mode (digital and analog) VHF, UHF and DSC communications. It was designed to utilize technology to accurately locate the source of maritime distress calls. The Rescue 21 system consists of three separate variants: Coastal, Western Rivers and Alaska.

The Field Engineer reports to the Rescue 21 Project Manager and will perform assignments that will perform assignments that directly and indirectly support all tasks to maintain the Coast Guards Rescue 21 system to meet all performance specifications. Performs routine, non-routine and complex assignments involving responsibility for planning and conducting day to day operations in the sustainment of 57 sites geographically dispersed throughout the center of the country. Performs complex assignments involving responsibility for planning and conducting a complete project of relatively limited scope or a portion of a larger and more diverse project. Selects and adapts plans, techniques, designs, or layouts. Contacts personnel in related activities to resolve problems and coordinate the work; reviews, analyzes, and integrates the technical work of others. Supervisor or professional engineer outlines objectives, requirements, and design approaches; completed work is reviewed for technical adequacy and satisfaction of requirements. Alone, or in a team environment, perform or support installation, testing, verification, repair, diagnostic analysis, and calibration of various systems. Provide organizational, intermediate, and depot level troubleshooting and support of fielded systems. May train and be assisted by lower level technicians. Performs at this level one or a combination of such typical duties as assigned.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Possibly lead a team of 3 to 5 indiviuals in the system development, testing, installation and or integration for Rescue 21 Western River sites or on board US Coast Guard Boats and Cutters.
* Designs, develops, and constructs major units, devices, or equipment; conducts tests or experiments; analyzes results and redesigns or modifies equipment to improve performance; and reports results.
* Performs and supervise others in the installation/removal/upgrades for electrical/electronic/C4I tasks. (i.e. wiring of terminal boxes, testing and verifying connections, meggering cables, testing and troubleshooting, etc.)
* Analyzes technical data to determine applicability to design problems; selects from several possible design layouts; calculates design data; and prepares layouts, detailed specifications, parts lists, estimates, procedures, etc. May check and analyze drawings or equipment to determine adequacy of drawings and design.
* Performs system testing to evaluate performance and functionality.
* Operates tools to aide in fabricating, installing, removing, upgrading tasks.
* Uses drawings, technical manuals, instructions, standards, and specifications to perform system installation/removal/upgrade activities
* Perform cableways, connectors (trainee), fire watch, confined space, and may have some special quals (i.e.: Fiber Handler, Shipyard Competent Person, Paint sampling, etc.).
* Understands the scope of work (i.e.: electrical - wiring a terminal box, test and verify connection, meggering a cable, etc.).
* Read and interpret installation drawings and cable run sheets. Fabricate various connectors by soldering and/or crimping for navigation, communication and power equipment.
* Diagnoses and isolates equipment and system malfunctions which fail to respond to standard corrective measures.
* Constructs components, subunits, or simple models or adapts standard equipment. May troubleshoot and correct malfunctions.
* Follows specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment.
* Conducts various tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement; selects, sets up, and operates standard test equipment and records test data.
* Extracts and compiles a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc.; processes data, identifying errors or inconsistencies; selects methods of data presentation.
* Assists and at times supervises a team in design modification by compiling data related to design, specifications, and materials which are pertinent to specific items of equipment or component parts. Develops information concerning previous operational failures and modifications. Uses judgment and initiative to recognize inconsistencies or gaps in data and seek sources to clarify information. Perform annual RFF Physical Site Inspections using an inspection checklist and digital cameras, one with a zoom lens.
* Identify and correct site facility deficiencies to include performing housekeeping and maintaining HVAC, locks and doors, electrical and lighting, grounding components and cable and building weatherproofing.
* Complete Site Inspection document using Word application to include inserting required photos.
* Perform Tower and Antenna System Inspection (TASI) reviews to include 1) analyzing inspection results and photos to develop an accurate evaluation of the antenna system, 2) completing an inspection report to include inserting required photos, 3) creating a TASI Discrepancy spreadsheet and 4) completing a repair report to include inserting required photos.
* Identify changes in equipment and site configurations and edit existing as-built drawings using TurboCAD, Visio and Excel applications.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Experience, Education and Licensure:

* Must be a US citizen and possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET clearance.
* Bachelor's Degree or 2 years relevant Rescue 21 or ELMR Engineering experience.
* High School diploma, 10 years experience in US Coast Guard or US Navy C4I system installation integration and engineering support, US Coast Guard prefered.
* Or High School diploma, US Coast Guard or Navy "C" or "A" school 8 years experience in US Coast Guard or US Navy C4I system installation integration and engineering support, US Coast Guard prefered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

* Must be highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills in order to interface with personnel and other government agencies at all levels.
* Ability to lead a team installing systems and equipment geographicly dispersed around the country.
* Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
* Must be able to understand and interpret Engineering drawings.
* Must demonstrate thorough knowledge of Microsoft applications (MS Word, PowerPoint). Solid Excel experience is a must.
* Work in the kneeing position and layout of cable runs that are under false decking.
* Carry 50lbs. The employee can be lifting 25lbs to 50lbs 5 - 10% of the day, carrying 10 to 40lbs throughout the ship 25 to 50% of the day or pushing and pulling while running cable or installing equipment up to 80% of the day.
* Be on their feet in a standing, crouching or walking position up to 90% of the day.
* Ability to work independently.
* Ability to Travel between 25% annually.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for frequently bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with the opportunity to move about. Occasionally there may be a need to move or lift moderately light items up to 50 pounds. Near visual acuity to review written documentation; ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels and on the telephone; lift horizontally and vertically.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse and multi-line telephone system. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise teams of up to 3 people.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS:

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. In addition, a satisfactory background screening, negative drug test, positive references and proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States and for TFSI are required.

The Tatitlek Corporation gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to Tatitlek shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment.