Maintenance Team Supervisor (Contract Employee) (FP11-ILS-06)

Force Protection, Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of ballistic- and blast-protected vehicles, which have been used to support armed forces and security personnel in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo and other hot spots around the globe.

Headquartered on a sprawling campus near Charleston, South Carolina, Force Protection also has become the nation's leading center for blast protection technology and research to counter improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

 

Position Responsibilities
Provides technical support and training to customers and users worldwide with a focus on system readiness. Support includes technical assistance, advice, formal and informal operator and maintenance training, technical data collection and reporting. Serves as a Subject Matter Expert on vehicles and systems. Acts as the primary point of contact for problem identification and accident investigations. Provides technical assistance during testing, troubleshooting, repairing, de-processing, storing and assistance in shipping vehicles and their respective components during transition, and associated training support. Training consists of system operation, assembly and subassembly troubleshooting, component and system fault isolation and repair. Must be able to interpret and use all types of engineering drawings and schematics. Familiar with the use and operation of Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE). Technically proficient in vehicle operation, maintenance and support. Experience in the mechanical/electronic field of military tracked vehicles or heavy equipment; technical knowledge depth must be first through fourth level of maintenance repair. Ability to develop and present formal and informal training. Analytical ability sufficient to independently diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults. Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.


Position Requirements
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or equivalent required. AA/AS degree or equivalent (i.e.Certificate, diploma, or formal military training, or other relevant experience) required. 4 year degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 6-10 years documented work experience as a senior vehicle mechanic or senior technician or maintenance supervisor on the company's product line or other military vehicles or heavy equipment. Ideally suited for U.S. Army MOS 63A, 63B, 63E, 63M, 63S, 63T, 63W or 63Z or Warrant Officer 915 Series.

Must be formally trained in diesel or heavy equipment maintenance. Training or experience in basic electronics and hydraulics is required. Must demonstrate skill in troubleshooting, repair, and use of computerized or automated test equipment. Must be computer literate and capable of creating formal reports, emails, and briefings. Should be familiar with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and Power Point). Must possess or qualify for a DoD SECRET security clearance. Commercial Driver?s License and EPA 609 Automotive Air Conditioning Repair Certification required. Welding Certification, Instructor Certification, ASE Certifications and relevant military experience preferred.

Work location is in Iraq. Applicant must relocate. Danger Pay, Foreign Service Pay, and Area Differential Pay apply.

Contract period is expected to be from 18 to 24 months.