Kwajalein Atoll - New Senior Calibration Tech III Position

Started by MRD, 07-30-2013 -- 20:47:53

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MRD

07-30-2013 -- 20:47:53
Want to know what the pay range is? Apply

http://krscareers.catsone.com/careers/index.php?m=portal&a=details&jobOrderID=2657047


ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Use of Measurement Standards in conjunction with Army, Air Force, Navy,  MFR and Local Calibration procedures to test, repair, and calibrate TMDE following standard practices of Metrology and USATA guidelines.
Assist in training other laboratory personnel.
Participate in QA audits and end item inspections in accordance with Army requirements.
Advise Calibration Lab Leader in new methods of calibration and standards.
Uses and assists in the revisions of Army ICE, Fluke MetCal and Sure Cal Automated Calibration Programs to verify TMDE.
Uses computer software to perform parts research, prepare required calibration correction charts, submit changes to calibration procedures, and to control TMDE being calibrated.
Performs other duties as assigned.
       
JOB SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

Required:
Computer skills in automated calibration procedures
Previous lab experience in RF, DC/LO, and/or Physical Dimensional
Technicians should have a knowledge and understanding of RF/Microwave and Electronic principles.
Troubleshooting and repair techniques/skills
Familiar with computers and using calibrating software.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance and 100 lbs on occasions.
Working knowledge of electronic principles, Physical Dimensional, Radio Frequency (RF), Microwave, and DC/LO procedures.

Desired:

Knowledge of Six Sigma program tools and methodologies and/or Six Sigma Certification
Self-directed individual
Knowledge in Sure Cal programming; able to troubleshoot measurement systems using ICE, TIMMS, or Fluke Met/Cal.

EXPERIENCE (Years):
Required:

5 Years of calibrating experience in a Military, Commercial or Private Industry Calibration Laboratory.

Desired:

7+ years of calibrating experience in a Military, Commercial or Private Industry Calibration Laboratory.

EDUCATION:
Required:

High school graduate

Desired:

Military, Commercial or Private Industry Calibration Laboratory Courses in Metrology Practices
Military Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) Graduate

OTHER SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Common Access Card (CAC) required to perform job duties.
This position is unaccompanied.
Must be able to relocate to the United States Army Kwajalein Atoll.
Traveling to Kwajalein Atoll, you are required to have a valid passport in your possession prior to relocation. You must maintain a current passport during your stay on Kwajalein Atoll.

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Hawaii596

#1
07-31-2013 -- 09:37:10
That was a very tempting opportunity.  To be clear, I am not jobhunting now - but I can dream a little, can't I?

I did the phone interview for one of those slots a few years ago with Mr. Grandbois.  Only thing was that it was unaccompanied.  One of my friends on here was a veteran of working over there (I don't mention names out of respect for privacy).  I love the tropics, though.

How does the weather there compare with Honolulu?
"I often say that when you can measure what you are speaking about, and express it in numbers, you know something about it; but when you cannot measure it, when you cannot express it in numbers, your knowledge is of a meagre and unsatisfactory kind."
Lord Kelvin (1824-1907)
from lecture to the Institute of Civil Engineers, 3 May 1883

spanishfly25

#2
07-31-2013 -- 10:19:58
wow sounds like a great place for outdoor activities,  but one question, if you aren't allowed to bring a wife/girlfriend, and most of the population on the island is Military. what do you do for dating? is not like you can drive to the city

yonker08

#3
08-01-2013 -- 08:01:37
Lets not forget the "NEW" Military members! They will always find a date :wink:
Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: Prov.22:24

spanishfly25

#4
08-01-2013 -- 08:18:06
when I was around military instalations, the woman to men ratio was always bad. like 5 guys for every girl,  plus some of those girls wasn't my type, that's why I always went off base to find girls.

Ollie8551

#5
08-02-2013 -- 11:51:41
The job isn't listed on the site.

clacoste

#6
08-04-2013 -- 03:16:12
How much leave does this job provide? Rock fever could set in over time...curious what they do to alleviate it...Also, flights out on leave - does the company pick up the tab to some degree...ie HNL or better?  Just curious....not looking for a job at the moment but that could change with the right incentive...
That said while I was a member of a Hawaiian dive club we did have a guest from Kwajalein's dive club come over and do a slide show and talk....Pretty awesome diving there I have to admit!  Spectacular drop-offs and pelagics at the reef rims...I personally doubt I've experienced better and done a lot of legendary places around the world....

dminesinger

#7
08-05-2013 -- 02:51:34
When I left Kwaj 3 years ago. 10 days vacation, 5 days business as in see doctor and such and 4 days travel because of international date line. Total of 19 days not counting weekends. So about 30 days off island a year. After one year they give you the money of one round trip airfare to home of record.

If you are retired military you can catch a MAC flight to Hono for long weekends. About $25 each way if I remember right from one of the retired guys.

United leaves Kwaj everyday except Sunday. Going to Hono or Guam. 3 days a week to Hono and 3 days a week to Guam.

PapaBear

*'It's the Veteran, not the reporter who has given us the freedom of the press.'
'It's the Veteran, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech.'
''It's the Military who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag.'

Hawaii596

#8
08-05-2013 -- 07:57:27
Ah yes, the infamous "Rock Fever."  I got it myself near the end of my three years stationed at Pearl Harbor.  I am now kicking myself, as in, "What on earth was I thinking?"  I loved Hawaii, got a bout of Rock Fever as I was getting out of the Navy (with our first child at age 8 months).  We moved from Honolulu to the Boston area and got the reverse of Rock Fever.  I would go back in a heartbeat if I could figure out how to do it.  It was my love for living in Honolulu that  makes Kwaj attractive.  You never know, maybe some day..,..
"I often say that when you can measure what you are speaking about, and express it in numbers, you know something about it; but when you cannot measure it, when you cannot express it in numbers, your knowledge is of a meagre and unsatisfactory kind."
Lord Kelvin (1824-1907)
from lecture to the Institute of Civil Engineers, 3 May 1883

pmelitgeek

#9
09-08-2013 -- 12:35:52
When you say housing is provided do you mean on Kwaj itself or will it be on Roi Namur and involve commuting to work?

CalibratorJ

#10
09-08-2013 -- 16:51:02
I've never worked on Kwaj, but almost did. Last time I checked, a few years ago, if you worked on Roi fulltime, you lived on Roi, elsewise you lived and worked on Kwaj, with an occasional trip to Roi for some "onsites" (depending on if those positions were vacant or not). At least that is how it was explained to me a coupla 5-6 years ago.
I may be wrong, just figured you may be a waiting for a response to pull the plug and apply....... I know I would if not for the wife, kid, and dogs.....

jimmyc

#11
09-09-2013 -- 08:46:31
Quote from: Hawaii596 on 08-05-2013 -- 07:57:27
Ah yes, the infamous "Rock Fever."  I got it myself near the end of my three years stationed at Pearl Harbor.  I am now kicking myself, as in, "What on earth was I thinking?"  I loved Hawaii, got a bout of Rock Fever as I was getting out of the Navy (with our first child at age 8 months).  We moved from Honolulu to the Boston area and got the reverse of Rock Fever.  I would go back in a heartbeat if I could figure out how to do it.  It was my love for living in Honolulu that  makes Kwaj attractive.  You never know, maybe some day..,..
you loved it so much you named yourself after it.

Hawaii596

#12
09-09-2013 -- 11:06:19
That is actually true.  I am originally from New England and live in Texas now.  The "Hawaii" in my long time (and many websites) user name truly is because I loved it there.  I was in Pearl Harbor from 82 to 85, had our first born in 84 while stationed there in the Navy, and it was a very special time of my life.  If I had it to do over again, I might have tried harder to find a way to stay (even though it is so expensive).  I love the gentle culture of the people even more than the natural beauty of the place.
"I often say that when you can measure what you are speaking about, and express it in numbers, you know something about it; but when you cannot measure it, when you cannot express it in numbers, your knowledge is of a meagre and unsatisfactory kind."
Lord Kelvin (1824-1907)
from lecture to the Institute of Civil Engineers, 3 May 1883

Squidley

#13
09-09-2013 -- 15:48:16
2 of my brothers were in Hawaii in 82-83...
One at Barbers Point with a VP squadron, the other at Kaneohe with Radio Battalion...
Douglas J. Baird, USN(ret),

Hawaii596

#14
09-09-2013 -- 15:59:25
I was half way in between them at Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activity (SIMA) at Naval Station Pearl Harbor. 
"I often say that when you can measure what you are speaking about, and express it in numbers, you know something about it; but when you cannot measure it, when you cannot express it in numbers, your knowledge is of a meagre and unsatisfactory kind."
Lord Kelvin (1824-1907)
from lecture to the Institute of Civil Engineers, 3 May 1883
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