Overview

Engineering Technician/Procurement Specialist

LOCATION: Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Secret

TRAVEL: 5%

 

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Engineering Technician Specialist for the PST, supporting the Army Division. The Engineering Technician Specialist will support the U.S. Army Development Command (DEVCOM) Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC) Technology Development Directorate (TDD) Energetic Materials Division (MPE) located on Redstone Arsenal, AL neighboring Huntsville, AL.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

High School Diploma0-5 Years of ExperienceActive Secret Security Clearance

RESPONSIBILITIES

Capable of shipping and receivingResearching vendors and getting quotesPreparing and processing purchasing orders and managing vendor relationshipExperience working with research, development, and processing Ammunition and Explosives (A&E)Maintain the ability to achieve appropriate A&E certifications to include: AvMC A&E Handler certification, respirator certification and forklift certificationAssist in the preparation of mixing ingredients using a variety of techniques including sampling ingredients for chemical analysisSubmit inventory adjustments into Ammunition Tracking System (AMCATS) and assist with error resolution and correction With training and demonstrative proficiency, standard equipment operates such as mixers, ovens, vacuum pumps, process control instrumentationProperly disposes of hazardous waste generated during ingredient preparation or mixing processes Ensures environmental, health, and safety focus is maintained in explosive mixing operationsWear and work with various PPE and be safety aware