Rip Coordinator

Kalman & Company is seeking a RIP Coordinator to work onsite in Oak Harbor, Washington at a government client site. The Coordinator’s primary role is to maintain a professional rapport with the customer in order to coordinate Fit Test & Size (FT&S) operations as well as off-load/on-load delivery dates with the client; conduct customer briefings; may be required to travel both within Spain and to the continental United States; will be responsible for assisting the Hub Managers, Project Engineers and other Coordinators in all daily tasks and ensure the completion of each assigned task as directed; provide technical knowledge where applicable; facilitate accurate inventory of all assets and information counted/collected daily, by use of established warehouse (WMS) and quality (QMS) management systems; participate in and oversee quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) activities, by way of visual, technical and cyclic inspection, on all equipment and data by utilizing established processes, procedures and technical guidance while complying to all safety, conduct and company policies and procedures, as defined. The compensation range for this position is $55K-$65K/year.

Benefits that are included are health/dental/vision plans, paid time off, paid holidays, 401K matching, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Education Assistance and Group Life Insurance.

Specific Duties:

All essential functions are conducted in accordance with all applicable technical, procedural and quality requirements identified by the customer and organization.

• Visual/Technical Inspection –
  • Coordinators must participate in, train and oversee visual/technical inspections of all equipment as directed.

• Fit Test & Sizing – Responsibilities include participation and oversight, as directed, to:
  • Coordinate operations for Ensemble Sizing (True Fit) of personnel using Individual Protective Equipment (IPE), or as otherwise directed by NAVSEA Panama City, FL
  • Coordinate operations for Mask Sizing by use of JSMLTs, CBR protective masks and related sizing tools on required personnel, or as otherwise directed by NAVSEA Panama City, FL.
  • Coordinate On-load / off-load operations of CBR IPE and masks at customer locations, or as otherwise directed.
  • Ensure that appropriate segregation of sizing data onto records or other formats as directed, is occurring during missions.
  • Create and submit reports for operations to the Hub Manager, or other members of Management.
  • Interact with diverse groups to provide and process information in response to inquiries, concerns and requests about products and services.

• Equipment Processing – Responsibilities include participation and oversight, as directed, to:
  • Locate, de-issue and transfer equipment returned from customers to segregate them by size and type, where applicable, into storage bins.
  • Identify, direct segregation, inventory and reporting of all unserviceable equipment for future processing through the Defense Accountability Reutilization and Disposal (DARD)
  • Identify, segregate, inventory, properly prepare and report all hazardous waste/hazardous materials for disposal through the Defense Reutilization and Disposal Service (DRMO) as directed by NAVSEA Panama City, FL.

• Maintain competence to:
  • Fully disassemble CBR masks and related equipment for the purpose of quick-inspection.
  • Fully re-assemble CBR masks and related equipment for retest if applicable.
  • Ensure all products or job related equipment discrepancies are corrected, recorded and reported to the Hub Manager and Project Engineer if applicable.
  • Prepare equipment for short/long term storage utilizing warehousing and other job related equipment and materials.

• JSMLT Operator – Responsibilities include participation and oversight, directed, to:
  • Operate the JSMLT and perform inspection /troubleshooting procedures.
  • Perform mask tester validation procedures.
  • Perform Quantitative Fit Tests on required personnel for accurate CBR mask fitting.
  • Ensuring all CBR mask testers are physically and digitally available in storage bins or other related locations.
  • Maintain the accuracy and quality of the CBR inventory by utilizing the WMS to manage calibration dates of all CBR mask testers.
  • State and prepare mask testers for shipment to the CSF or other approved designation for calibration activities.
  • Locate and pick CBR mask testers for work orders.
  • Ensure all products or job related equipment discrepancies are corrected, recorded and reported to the Hub Manager.

• Inventory Control – Responsibilities include participation and oversight, directed, to:
  • Participate in and oversee cycle count inspections on CBR equipment and masks.
  • Ensure all inspected items are physically and digitally available within the WMS or other related locations.
  • Ensure all CBR equipment, masks or other job related equipment discrepancies are recorded, corrected and reported to the Hub Manager.

• Data Entry/Reporting – Responsibilities include:
  • Ensure all data collected is complete, accurate, and legible then entered into appropriate data collection systems.
  • Provide matrix-driven reports in support of the Consolidated Storage Facility (CSF) or other Regional Hub requirements.
  • Maintain accuracy and quality of the CBR inventory by utilizing the WMS dashboard and/or handheld devices and related operational modules to appropriately identify, count and audit digital information.

• Rental Truck/Fork Truck/Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Operator:
  • When required, Coordinator will participate in or oversee the safe, efficient and appropriate utilization of rental equipment/vehicles, forklifts, mid-riders, pallet jacks and/ or other similar MHE devices to transport equipment and job related materials to designated locations, or as otherwise directed.

Required Education/Qualifications:

• US Citizenship is required.
• An Active Secret Clearance is required.
• At least 3 years of CBRN fit testing experience.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• At least 3 years of experience with warehouse (WMS) and quality (QMS) management systems.