Fire Control Systems Technician

As the ​Fire Control Systems Technician working for Hepburn and Sons LLC, you will ​provide Fleet Technical Assistance​. You will be expected to ​interpret shipboard technical documents to assess, repair and document equipment deficiencies​.  

This is a contingent position based on award/funding from the customer.

Working at Hepburn and Sons LLC

Working at Hepburn means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of today. We honor handshakes as rigorously as contracts. We keep trust at the forefront of every decision we make and customer we serve We believe there is no greater principle in business than that of building a solid foundation of trust. We hold one another to the highest levels of integrity and ethics. We cherish every opportunity given to us by our clients. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.

This position involves working in both an office environment and a shipboard environment.

• ​​Provide technical support for the evaluation and correction of fleet system/equipment casualties and provide technical assistance on mechanical/ electrical/electronic Combat Systems casualty repairs IAW the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) and fleet requirements
• Provide technical assistance for other systems
• Provide problem analysis, troubleshooting, isolation, correction and checkout testing to provide a clear path for resolution returning the mechanical/electrical/electronic Combat Systems and related equipment to full operational condition
• Perform the following system/equipment troubleshooting and evaluation tasks:
  • (a) Provide distance support (DS) for ships and on-site technical assistance for mechanical/electrical/electronic Combat Systems and related equipment
  • (b) Utilize hardware and software technical expertise to troubleshoot equipment failures to determine corrective repair action and train ship's force in the operation, maintenance and logistics support of specific equipment
  • (c) Provide logistics support as an integral part of on-site technical assistance
  • (d) Complete Technical Assistance Visit Reports (TAVR), in accordance with the current version of the COMUSFLTFORCOMINST Joint Fleet Maintenance (JFMM), for ship's force, SERMC Code 200 Engineering Department managers, and SERMC Code 300 Maintenance Team
  • (e) Research Departures from Specifications (DFS), Design Service Requests (DSR), Liaison Action Requests (LAR), and Work Specification Reviews(WSR)
  • ( f) Utilize Government software systems to track problems associated with systems/equipment, and for system analysis, to include Tech Assist, Assessments &Scheduling Information (TAAS-Info) and Maintenance Figure of Merit (MFOM) systems
• Perform assessment and maintenance of shipboard systems and equipment and training in maintenance and overhaul processes
• Perform the following operational assessment tasks during Total Ships Readiness Assessments, Ballistic Missile Defense Readiness Assessments (BMDRAs), INSURVs/ Mid Cycle Inspections (MCIs), Combat Systems Assessments (CSAs), and Pre-Deployment assessments, or similar test and inspection programs as necessary:
  • (a) Assessment Program tasks include: the full spectrum of services required to perform system equipment assessment and inspections on all ship classes including: scheduling and coordination; test procedure development and maintenance; ordering, tracking, receipt, and delivery of parts and materials; data entry into maintenance and supply information systems; discrepancy tracking, maintenance, and reporting; analysis; reports; technical and logistics research; and discrepancy resolution
  • (b) Fleet Maintenance Program tasks include: investigation of hardware and installation design and safety deficiencies; development of proposed engineering solutions to improve operational reliability, maintainability, and availability; engineering audits of prototype and production modifications and installations; and preparation of engineering and technical reports
  • (c) Engineering, technical, and repair tasks include: development and maintenance of test, certification, and operation procedures; development of repair procedures, specifications and engineering change proposals; and adjudication of DFS and DSR requests. Provide integrated logistics and related support services to include logistics audits, reviews and assessments which determine the adequacy of logistics support and recommend corrective actions to technical documentation, tools, support equipment, configuration, test equipment, and repair parts IAW fleet schedules
• Perform the following ILS tasks:
  • (a)Assess and recommend changes to shipboard ILS validations and verifications and review logistics documentation and submit 4790/CK forms to document configuration changes to include: Coordinated Shipboard Allowance List (COSAL) reviews for proper Allowance Parts List (APL) coverage; identification of material requisitions for items that are required to correct discrepancies; preparation of PMS documentation; development of Allowance Appendage Pages(AAP) for new support items; development of Provisioning Technical Documentation (PTD); and the maintenance of ship system configuration data
  • (b) Assist ship's force in identifying, locating and tracking parts, material, specialized tools and equipment required for routine periodic and specialized maintenance actions​ 

• High School Diploma 
• Must possess experience as outlined below for a minimum of three of the last seven years: In order to meet the requirements of this position, must have a combination of mechanical and electrical disciplines as well as;
  • a) Full time, hands-on experience in the accomplishment of Fleet Technical Assistance, Assessment and Logistical Support of U.S. Navy ships' Fire Control Systems 
  • b) Full time, hands-on experience in interpreting shipboard technical documents to assess, repair and document equipment deficiencies, and configure equipment in alternate structures to meet mission requirement
• Secret level DoD clearance
• ​​A working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• A working knowledge of Maintenance and Material Management (3M)
• Must already currently possess or be able to obtain a 10-hour OSHA Maritime Employment Course #7615 completion card within 60 days of the contract start date 
• Travel up to 25%
• Able to work aloft, or in confined or secure spaces with potential exposure to extreme climatic conditions
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Capable of stooping, climbing stairs, and prolonged standing for up to 6 hours daily