We are currently seeking an RFID Site Lead to join our team of professionals in support of the U.S. Navy to completed on-site RFID installation at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
Essential Duties & Job Functions:
- Serve as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) and site lead on RFID and Mesh System Installations.
- Lead and manage decision making and the performance of RFID and Mesh installation teams.
- Offer technical support and guidance to installation teams to ensure all hardware meets customer specifications and approved design standards.
- Represent the company as the client's primary point of contact. Openly and confidently communicate with all other parties involved with the project.
- Ensure adherence to quality assurance procedures, safety regulations, and contractual requirements.
- Facilitate regular status meetings, providing technical and programmatic updates to internal and external stakeholders.
- Facilitate regular status meetings, providing technical and programmatic updates to internal and external stakeholders.
- Support material readiness, test planning, and installation verification processes.
- Offer technical support and guidance to installation teams to ensure all hardware meets customer specifications and approved design standards.
- Conduct Radio Frequency (RF) testing via spectrum analysis.
- Assist with RFID and Mesh installations, if needed.
- Support creation/management for documentation packages per proposed site to include as-builts, diagrams, CAD drawings, installation instructions, spectrum analysis reports, etc.
- Perform configuration uploads for both RFID Readers and Mesh Gateways.
- Perform RFID/Mesh System testing to verify full functionality and integration of all system components, including connectivity and operational performance.
- Performs related work as assigned.
Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Professional Associations)
Education and Experience
- Must have Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five (5) years' experience in one of the related fields: AIT, RFID, Mesh, or Low Voltage.
- Additional years of experience may be exchanged for education; Associates and minimum seven (7) years' experience, OR High School Diploma or equivalent and minimum nine (9) years' experience
- Must have prior Site Lead/Foreman experience, including managing employees and tools/materials.
- Must be proficient with power/hand tools. Required to have knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and regulations (NEC, NFPA 70e, OSHA) and ability to read blueprints and drawings.
- Must have the ability to effectively interact/deal with and support customers and employees. Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
- Industry-related certifications/experience are highly desired.
- Previous military service experience is a HUGE PLUS.
Physical Demands
- Must be able to perform heavy/strenuous manual work and be exposed to working conditions which may include temperatures below 32°F and above 90°F.
- Must Maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude to work under pressure in a fast-paced military environment.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to talk and hear in an industrial environment where ambient noises reach up to approximately 80dB due to safety requirements. Those hard of hearing, or using aides for hearing, must demonstrate their ability to clearly hear and communicate in this environment prior to consideration.
- The employee must be able to stand, walk, and move through all areas, including interior and exterior environments, tight spaces and areas of considerable height (30 feet above ground level) without being a potential trip hazard. Those who need walking aides or difficulty traversing will not be considered for this position due to safety requirements.
- Must be able to stand for long periods (8+ hours daily) and frequently work on ladders and scaffolds.
- Must be able to tolerate heights, to include working on lifts and ladders that can reach heights of 40-60 feet above ground, tops of light poles, or rooftops. Must be able to properly fit into required safety harnesses for tethering to rooftop anchor points or lift anchors.
- Must be able to lift and carry tools, ladders, drawings, and equipment (up to 75 lbs. regularly), crouch, kneel, and work with tools and machinery.
- Must be able to wear appropriate safety equipment (e.g. a hard-hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, steel-toe shoes, safety-harness, etc.) as necessary.
- Must be able to pass initial and subsequent drug screenings as required for operating heavy machinery.
Clearance
- Must be a United States Citizen.
- Must be able to pass a background investigation (minimum T-1/NACI) prior to employment and beginning work.
- Must be eligible for a T-3 (Secret DoD Security Clearance) clearance.
