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Leidos

<div><p><b>Description</b>
</p><p>The defense group at Leidos is seeking a Non-Intrusive Inspection System (NIIS) Field Service Technician, Journeyman in support of the IBD-SS program's CENTCOM and Horn of Africa areas of operations.</p><p></p><p><b>
UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL</b></p><p>
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business Are you ready for your next career challenge?</p><p>
The Field Service Technician will perform maintenance, training, and work closely with military customers. This position desires an individual who has experience performing mechanical and electronics, on both the radiation and Backscatter technology systems as well as skills performing installs, de-installs, testing systems and components, and performing Preventive Maintenance actions on a variety of systems belonging to the Non-Intrusive Inspection Systems. The successful candidate may be assigned supervisor duties to manage the day-to-day operations of their area or operations and or other technicians. OCONUS travel will be required to other OCONUS locations.</p><p></p><p><b>
THE MISSION</b></p><p>
The Defense Group provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with &quot;can't fail&quot; missions. To explore and learn more, click here!</p><p><br>
</p><p><b>THE CHALLENGE WHAT SETS YOU APART:
</b></p><ul><li>Must be capable of performing analyses of system operations</li><li>
Must have knowledge of and experience in the operations of hardware systems and components</li><li>
Must have experience in fault detection, isolation, and correction of hardware systems and individual components</li><li>
Must be capable of routine system maintenance and analysis functions including hardware configurations; adding, removing, and replacing hardware components; use of hardware and software diagnostic testing tools; reading of electronic circuit schematics; and repairing printed circuit boards</li><li>
Performs sustainment and PMCS maintenance on the system and vehicle chassis</li><li>
Performs site surveys to determine type and placement of systems</li><li>
Installs and de-installs systems and their components and trains operators and end users</li><li>
Updates databases, informs Lead of job status and any issues encountered</li><li>
Tracks and updates work orders to include the replacement of parts component serial numbers removed and replaced</li><li>
May travels via military/commercial conveyances to outlying areas</li><li>
Skilled using hand tools, power tools, and electronics measuring and test equipment</li><li>
Ability to perform minor maintenance on vehicles and generators such as changing oil and filter</li><li>
Must have the ability to generate/produce data and reports</li><li>
Interact and professionally exhibit customer service skills and be able to present a positive approach with customers and peers</li><li>
Must be able to withstand physical demands of seasonal hot or cold temperatures and willing to live and operate in an austere environment</li><li>
Must be willing to support up to an 84-hour Extended Work Week</li><li>
Possesses a US passport that will not expire for at least 2 or more years and must have at least 4 consecutive blank pages for country visas</li><li>
Must be capable of meeting standards of fitness for deployment to the SWA of Operations</li><li>
Must be able to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, and be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment</li><li>
Other duties as assigned</li></ul><p><b><br>
WHAT SETS YOU APART :</b></p><ul><li>
BA/BS plus 5-8 + years relevant experience (12 years' experience in lieu of a degree)</li><li>
Radiation Safety Certification Required Security Clearance:</li><li>
US Secret security clearance required</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
YOU MIGHT ALSO HAVE</b></p><ul><li>
Relevant and recent experience supporting Force Protection systems is highly desirable</li><li>
Experience with Radiation and Backscatter systems</li><li>
Experience with other PM FPS Systems to include BETSS-C, Cerberus, Scout, IBD-K, and RDISS</li><li>
Ability to train operators in the use and maintenance of NIIS systems</li><li>
Experience utilizing COLTS and operating within the GCSS-A environment</li><li>
Proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel</li><li>
Import/Export (ITAR/EXIM) compliance experience</li><li>
Experience in a rapid paced, time sensitive, high-quality environment</li><li>
Strong written and verbal communication skills along with strong customer service</li><li>
Ability to multi-task, prioritize commitments, and manage time effectively including</li></ul><p>
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo &mdash; because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 &mdash; and moving faster than anyone else dares.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Original Posting:</b></h2>
July 7, 2026<p></p><p><br>
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.</p><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Pay Range:</b></h2>
Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00<p></p><p>
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.</p><p></p><p><b>
About Leidos</b></p><p></p><p>
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.</p><p></p><p><b>
Pay and Benefits</b></p><p></p><p>
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.</p><p></p><p><b>
Securing Your Data</b></p><p></p><p>
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos&rsquo; name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system &ndash; never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.</p><p>
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.</p><p></p><p><b>
Commitment to Non-Discrimination</b></p><p></p><p>
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.</p></div>

Field Service Technician - Journeyman

<p></p><div><div><div><p>1. JOB DETAILS</p><p>
Direct Report Project HSE Manager</p><p>
Operational Scope Civil Works | Drilling &amp; Completions | Work Over | Facilities | Production</p><p>
Supervises Mechanical Lifting contractors; Drilling Rig Lifting Crews; any Contractor performing Mechanical Lifting activities under SLB operational control; site level DROPS auditors and HSE Specialists in their execution of the DROPS Program</p><p></p><p><br>
2. ROLE PURPOSE</p><p>
The Mechanical Lifting &amp; DROPS Subject Matter Expert Lead is the SLB Mutriba Project authority for the safe design, planning, execution, and continuous improvement of Mechanical Lifting and Dropped Objects Prevention (DROPS) activities across the Mutriba Field Development Project. The role combines planning and operational SME oversight of lifting operations with assurance of the Project's DROPS system implementation, ensuring full compliance with SLB standards, client requirements, and applicable regulatory frameworks across all project phases and contractor interfaces.</p><p></p><p><br>
3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</p><p>
Mechanical Lifting SME</p><ul><li>Lead the planning, preparation, implementation, monitoring, and review of Mechanical Lifting Plans (MLPs) for all project phases, including all prevention and mitigation measures.</li><li>Review and validate all critical lifting plans prepared by SLB and Contractors, categorize lifts in accordance with the Lift Categorization Questionnaire, and submit Critical and Non-Routine lifts to the right channels.</li><li>Personally supervise the execution of Non-Routine, Critical, and Complex lifts across all project locations, such as Rig Mobilization, Initial Rig Moves, Skidding operations and de-mobilization.</li><li>Ensure all lifting risk assessments (HARC/JSA) are prepared, reviewed, and adequate prior to the commencement of any lifting operation.</li><li>Assess Pre-Job Safety Meetings (PJSMs) related to mechanical lifting operations and verify that controls identified in the MLP and HARC are communicated and understood by all participants.</li><li>Advise and stop lifting operations during adverse weather conditions (lightning, high-wind events) and verify suspension and resumption criteria are clearly defined and enforced at site level.</li><li>Establish, maintain, and audit all Project Lifting Equipment Registers across all rig sites and call-out services, ensuring all lifting appliances and accessories are inspected, certified, color-coded, and fit for purpose.</li><li>Verify that third-party lifting equipment introduced to SLB managed sites holds valid certification from an LEEAaccredited or equivalent body, aligned with applicable standards.</li><li>Ensure adequate storage and in-service maintenance of all lifting gear and accessories in accordance with</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Project and client&rsquo;s requirements.</p><ul><li>Drive compliance with SLB's Mechanical Lifting Standard (SLB-HSE-S013) and Mechanical Lifting B.O.O.K. (SLB-HSE-M013) across all contractor interfaces.</li><li>Conduct frequent, structured audits of all ML activities and equipment at rig sites and call-out service locations, documenting findings and tracking corrective actions closure.</li><li>Perform ML related assessments for the Annual Audit and Inspection Plan (AAIP) to verify ongoing compliance with SLB standards, client procedures, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Report all lifting-related events in QUEST (SLB incident management system) in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy of classification, causal analysis, and corrective/preventive action assignment.</li><li>Lead or actively participate in investigations of any incident, near miss, or high-potential event related to mechanical lifting operations.</li><li>Coach, assess, and verify the competence of personnel involved in ML operations such as Lifting Supervisors, Crane Operators, Banksmen, and Riggers, against defined competency frameworks.</li><li>Maintain competency assessment records and ensure training validity periods are tracked and renewed.</li><li>Deliver or coordinate delivery of ML awareness and technical training as required by project needs.</li><li>Serve as primary interface with customer&rsquo;s Lifting Authority for ML plans, approvals, and regulatory compliance.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
DROPS Authority</p><ul><li>Project-level DROPS Program Assurance Lead for integrity, consistency, and effectiveness of the DROPS prevention program across all Mutriba Project locations.</li><li>Review, evaluate, and formally validate DROPS Inspection Reports submitted by rig sites and service locations, verifying accuracy on findings, classification, and effectiveness and closure of corrective actions.</li><li>Validate the correct implementation of DROPS, including DROPS Zone identification, zoning maps, barrier deployment, DROPS Picture Books, tethered tool program, and related.</li><li>Conduct structured DROPS Program audits across all active project phases and locations, assessing compliance with SLB-HSE-S023 (DROPS Standard) and the DROPS B.O.O.K. (SLB-HSE-M023).</li><li>Verify DROPS inspection checklists for rig-ups, and the maintenance of DROPS Inspection Schedules.</li><li>Support site-level HSE Supervisors in identifying dropped object and Work at Height hazards.</li><li>Ensure DROPS incidents are reported, classified, and investigated in accordance with project and SLB requirements, and lessons-learned dissemination across the project.</li><li>Maintain and monitor DROPS program performance metrics; escalate systemic non-conformances.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Additional Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Participate in Project HAZOP/HARC processes as the ML and DROPS SME for ML scenarios under review.</li><li>Support development and review of project HSE Plans, procedures, and standards related to ML and DROPS.</li><li>Contribute to pre-mobilization readiness reviews as the ML/DROPS technical authority.</li><li>Support emergency response planning for lifting-related scenarios (crane collapse, load drop, manriding rescue) and verify that adequate rescue plans are in place.</li><li>Assist developing the Annual Audit and Inspection Plan (AAIP) for ML and DROPS activities.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
4. AUTHORITY</p><ul><li>Authority to Stop Work on any mechanical lifting or related activity that does not comply with approved lift plans, SLB standards, or client requirements.</li><li>Authority to reject and require re-submission of non-compliant lift plan with SLB or client requirements.</li><li>Authority to require the removal of lifting equipment or accessory found defective, uncertified, or non-compliant.</li><li>Authority to withhold validation for any site or location non-compliant with DROPS system requirements.</li><li>Authority to escalate non-conformances to Contractor and Project Management</li></ul><p><b><br>
Education</b>: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering or Technical Career</p><p><b>
Professional Certification:</b></p><ul><li>LEEA Appointed Person for Lifting Operations or similar.</li><li>Third-party certification credited by LEEA or NSL.</li><li>DROPS Level 3 &ndash; Focal Point.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Experience</b>:</p><ul><li>Minimum 10 years of experience in a dedicated Mechanical Lifting supervisory or SME capacity, preferably on the Oil &amp; Gas Industry.</li><li>Demonstrated experience operating in multi-contractor onshore drilling environments, including direct supervision of crane, rigging, and lifting appliance crews.</li><li>Prior experience conducting DROPS program audits and managing DROPS systems at rig or field level</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Language</b>: Fluent English mandatory. Arabic is an advantage.</p><p><br>
SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.</p>
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</p></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><p>Benefits</p>
</div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><p>International Opportunities
</p><div><p>Global adventure, broad exposure, and limitless learning await you. You'll be part of the most multi-cultural and diverse team of experts in any industry, anywhere.</p>
</div></div></div><p></p><div><div><p>Insurance
</p><div><p>Health, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents available from day one.</p>
</div></div></div><p></p><div><div><p>Learning Opportunities
</p><div><p>Global adventure, broad exposure, and limitless learning await you. You'll be part of the most multi-cultural and diverse team of experts in any industry, anywhere.</p>
</div></div></div><p></p><div><div><p>Diverse and
Inclusive
</p><div><p>Our exceptional and diverse people are the pulse and spirit of who we are. Every day, you will enrich your knowledge in an environment where differences in thought, creativity and experiences are embraced.</p>
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><p>About Us</p>
<p>We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.
</p><p>Global in outlook, local in practice &ndash; and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.</p><p><br>
SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.</p>
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We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in the interview process, please contact accommodationhotline@slb.com to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.</p>
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SLB is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor- priority referral Protected Veterans requested.</p></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

SME ML & DROPS

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Field Service Technician - Journeyman

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