Senior Equipment Specialist
Position Summary
The Senior Equipment Specialist provides expert technical leadership for organizational machinery, tooling, and hardware systems. This role oversees complex equipment lifecycle management, including procurement, advanced troubleshooting, and strategic decommissioning. The specialist serves as the primary technical authority, ensuring maximal operational uptime, regulatory compliance, and safety standards across all facilities.
Duties & Responsibilities
Perform technical oversight and maintenance
Execute advanced diagnostic troubleshooting on complex electro-mechanical, pneumatic, and automated systems
Develop, optimize, and enforce comprehensive preventative and predictive maintenance schedules
Lead root-cause analysis investigations for critical or recurring equipment failures
Establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with co-workers, and customers
Follow policies and procedures as described in corporate manuals and directives
Attend work each day during scheduled work hours unless on approved travel or time off
Occasionally travel to contractor and customer sites, as required
Work flexible hours, including occasional overtime
Carry out other duties as may be assigned or requested
Submit monthly status reports and other information as requested
Comply with requirements of the contract’s Visitor Group Security Agreement (VGSA)
Prepare CDRL inputs including the Task Order’s Monthly Status Report
Complete required training and certifications
Provide Lifecycle and asset management
Evaluate vendor proposals and author technical specifications for new machinery procurement
Capture seamless installation, commissioning, and validation of high-value capital equipment
Manage asset inventory tracking, spare parts logistics, and component obsolescence planning
Occasionally travel to contractor and customer sites, as required
Work indoors with some potential risks to safety and health hazards related to electronics
Ensure all machinery adheres strictly to OSHA, EPA, and industry-specific regulatory standards
Conduct routine safety audits and implement risk-mitigation modifications on production hardware
Mentor junior technicians and specialists to elevate overall team technical capabilities
Partner with engineering teams to design and implement equipment modifications for efficiency
Manage external vendor relationships, service contracts, and specialized repair contractors
Oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job
Education & Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college
Minimum of 10 years of experience
Skill & Certification Requirements
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and other standard (Customer specified) applications
Must be able to transport self to various facility sites, as required
If using own motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance