EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST

Job Title

The purpose of this position is to provide instruction and assistance to state unit personnel regarding Army National Guard (ARNG) equipment and maintenance management.

This position is responsible for the following duties:

• Serves as a recognized authority on the repair and operation of various types of ARNG equipment.
• Provides instruction and assistance regarding equipment maintenance procedures, techniques, and methods as a part of the Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Team (MAIT).
• Provides advice, assistance, and guidance regarding maintenance management systems, material readiness programs, cost reduction programs, and maintenance shop practices in maintenance facilities.
• Receives reviews, and processes unit Army Material Status System (AMSS) reports and Missile Material Readiness reports and submits a consolidated report to the Logistics Support Activity (LOGSA).
• Prepares and conducts both classroom and on-the-job training designed to upgrade, improve, and/or update the knowledge and working skills of unit maintenance personnel.
• Develops, writes, updates, and teaches units of instruction for new equipment training.
• Evaluates training progress in areas such as basic mechanic principles; theories of equipment repair and modification; compliance with established procedures and directives; requirements for equipment maintenance records and reports; and proper utilization of equipment, personnel, funds, and facilities.
• Evaluates directives to ensure adherence to standard methods, conformity in maintenance procedures, and the proper use of maintenance equipment, facilities, and personnel.
• Recommends policy, procedure, or operation changes, as required, to facilitate and ensure efficiency in maintenance operations and manpower utilization.
• Reviews the effectiveness and efficiency of equipment and maintenance management and needs for improvement of existing practices and the impact on the overall maintenance program.
• Reviews and evaluates information in technical reports, logistical studies, supply data systems, and observations/inspections of maintenance organizations.
• Researches material pertaining to maintenance and maintenance management.
• Utilizes computer software programs to identify errors, equipment, non-mission capable time, and to determine a course of action to improve readiness.
• Recommends the revision of higher headquarters' policies, procedures, practices, and regulations.
• Provides methods for improving, consolidating, simplifying, and standardizing operations and management of maintenance activities.
• Performs assistance visits to logistic and maintenance functional areas to provide guidance and assistance to ensure effective and smooth maintenance operations.
• Performs hands on maintenance procedures to personnel on proper trade techniques, practices, and explains safety precautions involved in maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.