Electrical Power Production Technician

The Electrical Power Production Technician installs, operates, and modifies electrical generating power production plants and Ground/Mobile Power Generation equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Installs and operates electrical power plants, distribution equipment, automatic transfer panels.
• Checks equipment for serviceability.
• Positions equipment such as gasoline, diesel, and turbine engines; generators; switchgear; air compressors; and other power plant auxiliary equipment.
• Modifies equipment according to technical publications. Accomplishes operating and repair tasks.
• Checks installed equipment to ensure compliance with publications, policies and directives.
• Inspects, tests, and services component systems such as safety, fuel, lubrication, cooling, air pressure, pumps, regulators, governors, and accessory equipment.
• Observes and interprets instruments such as ammeters, voltmeters, frequency meters, synchroscopes, automatic temperature and pressure recorders, and engine oil, fuel, and coolant gauges.
• Adjusts engine generator systems to maintain proper voltage, current frequency, and synchronization. Synchronizes multi-generators.
• Operates high voltage switches, circuit breakers, rheostats, and other controls on switchboards and distribution panels.
• Performs electrical power control and distribution functions.
• Maintains and repairs electrical power generating equipment, automatic transfer panels.
• Performs inspections. Interprets inspection findings and determines corrective action.
• Identifies and records engine and generator malfunctions.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions and inspects parts for excessive wear and other conditions. Uses precision test equipment.
• Removes, repairs, and replaces defective power generating equipment components.
• Performs corrosion control.
• Inspects and replaces gauges and meters. Bench checks components and subassemblies.
• Tests and calibrates repaired items.
• Reviews performance data and maintenance records to determine adequacy of maintenance.
• Interprets data related to electrical power generating systems to prevent potential systems failure.
• Advises on problems installing and repairing electrical power production equipment.
• Solves maintenance problems.
• Studies layout drawings and wiring and schematic diagrams. Analyzes construction and operating characteristics.
• Develops and establishes maintenance and operating procedures to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Maintains records. Posts entries on operation, inspection, and maintenance record. Records meter readings, wear and alignment measurements, fuel consumption, and other data in performance logs.
• Furnishes information for reports and recommends changes to correct defective equipment or improve operating procedures. Complies with environmental policies.
• Performs other duties as required

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in functions such as operation and maintenance of engines, generators, and distribution components of electric power production equipment to include a variety of makes/models.  
• Task-certified 5-Level AAS Power Pro

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Must possess strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow up.
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be customer service oriented.
• Must have excellent verbal and writing skills; be skilled and proficient with Microsoft programs such as Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Must have experience in electronics and electricity, including generation, conversion, transformation, distribution, and utilization; types, capacity, and purpose of low/ medium voltage circuits, circuit breakers, switches, fuses, regulators, relays, instruments, and meters associated with electric generation and distribution; interpreting instrument and meter readings; wiring diagrams, schematics, drawings and technical publications; techniques of operating and maintaining internal combustion engines, generator, generating plants, distribution panels, and accessory equipment; use and purpose of test equipment; safety rules and practices; environmental policies; principles of management; and operation and repair of electrical power production systems.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid U.S. Driver’s License
• Possess a valid U.S. Passport (preferred)
• Able to obtain and maintain a valid Residency Visa for Qatar
• Must be able to work in extreme environmental conditions including dust and high temperatures.
• Must be able to endure long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.

TRAVEL: 100%, in deployed location.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:  Must have and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.