Equipment Specialist (Direct Hire Authority)

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Maintenance Professional to ensure optimal operation and maintenance of assigned systems and equipment. This role involves in-depth technical analysis, problem-solving, and providing expert guidance to both leadership and technicians.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Analyze and supervise maintenance, repair, and production operations to identify and implement improvements.
• Review, apply, and interpret technical specifications, engineering drawings, manuals, and work orders.
• Assess equipment, forecast spare parts requirements, and ensure compliance with contract specifications.
• Provide expert technical advice, recommendations, and briefings to senior leadership and maintenance teams.
• Identify, analyze, and develop innovative solutions for complex technical problems.
• Design and conduct comprehensive training programs for proper system and equipment maintenance.
• Manage and prioritize workload effectively to meet evolving deadlines.
• *Required Qualifications:**
• Minimum of one year of specialized experience at a GS-11 equivalent level, demonstrating a wide range of maintenance concepts, principles, and practices for specific systems.
• Proven experience in roles such as skilled mechanic, maintenance worker, sales/service engineer, or technical planner/estimator.
• Strong knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations.
• Exceptional analytical skills for interpreting technical data and troubleshooting complex issues.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for technical reporting, briefings, and training delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team environment and build strong interpersonal relationships.
• *Education:**
• Bachelor's degree in any field. A Master's degree in a related field is preferred.