Lead Range Conducting Officer (RCO)

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure that suitable RCOs are assigned to each test, considering their expertise and competency.

• Verify that all RCOs possess the necessary skills and qualifications to conduct assigned tests safely and effectively.

• Assist in the planning of tests, collaborating with stakeholders to develop comprehensive test plans that address objectives, requirements, and safety considerations.

• Work closely with specialists to establish suitable and sufficient risk assessments for test activities.

• Oversee and coordinate all range-related functions during test specification and execution. Liaise with test organizers, participants, and support personnel to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

• Ensure that tests are conducted in strict accordance with the approved test plan and associated risk assessments. Monitor test activities to prevent deviations and maintain test integrity.

• Ensure that all test activities and range operations comply with applicable regulations, protocols, and safety standards

• Ensure that the safety trace applied to each test is implemented correctly, with sentries deployed as per the safety plan that the lead RCO is responsible for.

• Conduct thorough test and daily safety briefings for all participants, emphasizing key safety protocols, emergency procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure that the test area is set up according to the specifications outlined in the test plan. Verify equipment functionality, range configurations, and safety measures prior to the start of testing.

• Ensure that the range area is closed according to the safety trace outlined in the test plan. Implement necessary closures and safety measures to secure the test site and prevent unauthorized access.

• Oversee the remediation of the test area at the conclusion of each test. Coordinate clean-up efforts, equipment removal, and restoration of the range area to its original condition as per the test plan.

• Maintain accurate documentation of test plans, risk assessments, and related records. Record observations, incidents, and lessons learned during testing for post-test analysis and improvement purposes.

Experience & Education:

• Bachelor degree in engineering or other disciplines

• Minimum of 10 years' experience as an RCO

• Knowledge of land, sea and air defence equipment & Testing

Key Skills:

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

• Strong leadership and managerial abilities, with a focus on safety and compliance

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders