Equipment Maintenance Technician I

Valiant Integrated Services; Franconia (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician I to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. This role involves maintaining robotic and drone equipment, performing checks, and ensuring optimal operation. Candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, along with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. The position requires the ability to operate various equipment and may involve international travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in scheduling and performing equipment maintenance checks.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repair as allowed by OEM.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operational and post-operational checks on equipment.
• Operate robotic and drone equipment and upgrade software as needed.
• Communicate effectively with government officers regarding maintenance schedules.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Valiant Integrated Services is offering a SkillBridge Opportunity for an Equipment Maintenance Technician I. This role involves supporting the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Counter-WMD Security Cooperation Engagement Program (CSCEP) in enhancing partner nations through building partnership capacity (BPC) activities. The Equipment Maintenance Technician I plays a crucial role in ensuring that our robots, drones, communication systems, and supporting equipment operate with optimal precision and efficiency. Under the direction of Valiant's Logistics Manager, this position is responsible for maintaining robotic and drone equipment according to recommended OEM and industry standards.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform pre-operational and post-operational checks, ensuring equipment is ready to use at any given time.
• Operate robotic and drone equipment.
• Upgrade software and firmware as required by OEM.
• Operate material handling equipment, including a 15k forklift - preferred.
• Track incoming robot and drone shipments and receive them into inventory.
• Conduct planned cycle inventory counts and ad hoc counts as requested.
• Plan, execute, and track the status of international shipments.
• Communicate effectively with government officers and Valiant personnel regarding maintenance schedules.
• Conduct market research on equipment used in CBRN threat missions and execute purchases following Valiant procedures.
• Support facility management activities as required.
• Possess professional communication, organizational, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Work well within a team of customer and Valiant personnel.
• Be subject to a government security investigation and meet eligibility for access to classified information at a minimum of Secret level.
• FAA Part 107 certification - preferred.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Valiant Integrated Services hires in accordance with applicable laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We do not ask for payment or service fees at any stage of the application process.

Position Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Security Clearance: Active Secret preferred or ability to obtain and maintain one.

Qualifications

• Experience in scheduling and performing equipment maintenance checks.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repair as allowed by OEM.
• Experience processing repair orders and returning equipment for repair.
• Experience in equipment lifecycle management and proper storage and transportation.
• Experience establishing IP-based communication relay and networks for robotic and drone operation.
• Defense Department support experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel unaccompanied domestically and internationally, with a valid passport.
• Proficient typing skills.
• Sufficient creditworthiness to secure a company Purchase Card.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, ascend, descend stairs, climb, sit or stand for extended periods.
• Transport and lift 40 pounds of documents and equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with applicable laws.