Repairer performs or supervises maintenance and repair on special electronic devices.
Develops and implements unit level electronic maintenance programs; develops and enforces policy and procedures for facility management; organizes work schedules and instructs subordinate personnel in the technical maintenance of field communications and electronics equipment and systems, and associated devices; ensures repair of COMSEC devices complies with published security requirements; provides advice and technical assistance to commanders; requests logistic support; assimilates and prepares reports and maintenance statistics; interprets Army maintenance policy and writes technical and operational procedures used in command electronic maintenance operations; serves as material management staff noncommissioned officer in field and garrison electronic maintenance operations; inspects assigned electronic maintenance activities for compliance with repair priorities, quality control, and shop practices; advises commander and staff on all aspects of electronic maintenance operations.
Inspects equipment for faults and completeness; tests equipment to determine operational condition; troubleshoots to determine location and extent of equipment faults; repairs equipment by adjusting, aligning, repairing, or replacing defective components; tests repaired items to ensure compliance with technical specifications; prepares appropriate maintenance forms and records; performs preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) on tools, test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE), vehicles, and power generators; performs maintenance duties that are more complex and beyond the scope and experience of those encountered by the skill level one repairer; provides technical assistance to both subordinates and supported users; performs quality control tests on repaired equipment; requests and maintains authorized bench stock, repair parts, supplies, and technical publications; assigns specific duties to subordinate personnel; establishes workload, work schedules, and repair priorities; performs and supervises quality control inspections; coordinates logistical support; establishes and implements on the job technical instruction programs for subordinate personnel; provides technical information and assistance to supported units; advises and makes recommendations concerning equipment repair and status to superiors; prepares, reviews, and consolidates technical and administrative reports and requests; maintains files and records; prepares or updates SOP, site defense, and evacuation plans.
The senior electronic maintenance chief plans and directs electronic maintenance operations at all levels of command and echelons of the Army; performs electronic maintenance staff functions; provides technical advice to commanders and staff concerning Army electronic maintenance and electronic logistic support matters; writes directives, policies and procedures which establishes Army electronic maintenance requirements; serves as senior staff noncommissioned officer (NCO) in electronic maintenance school staff; provides advice and makes recommendations to the commander and staff on all matters pertaining to enlisted soldiers and their families; accompanies the commander on inspections, visits and ceremonies; assists in inspection of command activities, facilities and personnel as prescribed by the commander; ensures adherence to command policies; holds First Sergeants' or Sergeants' Major call to announce information and instruction; ensures that newly assigned enlisted personnel are instructed in military courtesy, customs of the service and command regulations or policies; responsible for monitoring training or conducts training of enlisted soldiers; assesses training at all levels and provides feedback to appropriate commanders and leaders; provides counsel and guidance to NCOs and other enlisted soldiers of the command; responsible for and provides guidance on Non-Commissioned Officer Education System (NCOES) and Non-Commissioned Officer Development Program (NCODP); inspects duties performed by subordinate NCOs; notes discrepancies and initiates appropriate corrective action; assists in reception of visitors to the command; serves as president or member of command promotion board or removal board for NCOs, as authorized by regulations; sits as chairperson or member of a command's "Military Member of the Quarter/Year" competition for enlisted soldiers or NCOs, as directed by local regulations; responsible for quality, control and training of noncommissioned officer evaluation reports (NCOER) while ensuring timely submissions; reviews evaluation reports to determine compliance with policies and procedures and recommends corrective actions on deficiencies to commanders, other leaders and rating officials; performs other duties prescribed by the commander; assists in the professional development of junior and company grade officer.