Description
Supervises personnel engaged in maintenance of engineer and ground support equipment; analyzes malfunctions and supervises minor repair and adjustment of engineer equipment utilized for power generation, earthmoving, shaping and compacting, lifting and loading, quarrying and rock crushing, asphalt concrete mixing and surfacing, water purification, refrigeration and air conditioning, water gap crossing, POL transfer, and engineer electronic applications; supervises maintenance of non-engineer equipment assigned by equipment authorization documents; inspects incoming equipment to determine repair requirements; assigns work to subordinates, and ensures quality of work performed by inspection of outgoing equipment; establishes maintenance and repair schedules based on equipment schedules and availability of parts, tools, and personnel and unit mission; establishes internal administrative procedures to procure, store, and issue publications, tools, parts, and POL; manages maintenance float items to replace equipment not repairable within prescribed time limits.
Core Skills
- maintenance program management
- equipment diagnostics and troubleshooting
- technical inspections and quality assurance
- root cause analysis
- work order and workflow management
- logistics and supply coordination
- safety and risk management
- technical documentation and reporting
- training and mentoring technicians
- resource and budget awareness
- process improvement and standardization
- cross-functional coordination
- data-driven decision making
- vendor and contractor coordination
Common Certifications
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic Certification
- Certified Equipment Manager (CEM)
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- Welding Certification (AWS)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Professional Engineer (PE) pathway (Mechanical/Civil)
- Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic Certification
- Construction Manager-in-Training (CMIT)
- Forklift Operator Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- CIVIL ENGINEERING
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
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