Description
Damage Controlman (DC) Skilled in the use and maintenance of equipment necessary for carpentry, fire and contamination control, plumbing, pipe fitting, welding, assembly, planning and layout, and general damage control; responsible for the maintenance and repair of damage control equipment and chemical/biological/radiological defense. DC’s assigned to cutters are responsible for watertight integrity, emergency equipment associated with firefighting and flooding, plumbing repairs, welding fabrication and repairs, chemical, biological and nuclear-warfare detection, and decontamination.
Core Skills
- damage control and emergency response
- firefighting systems maintenance
- CBR (chemical/biological/radiological) defense equipment maintenance
- plumbing and pipefitting
- welding and metal fabrication
- carpentry and structural repair
- watertight integrity inspection and repair
- safety systems inspection and testing
- preventive and corrective maintenance planning
- technical drawing and blueprint interpretation
- maintenance documentation and records
- risk assessment and hazard mitigation
- team coordination under emergency conditions
- training and drills facilitation
- inventory and tool control
Common Certifications
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- AWS Certified Welder
- Journeyman Plumber License
- Fire Protection Specialist Certification (NFPA)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
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