Engineering Tech 4 - Generator

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When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. 

At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Position Location

This position is located onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Job Overview

Under the direction of the Deputy Operations Manager, the Generator Engineering Technician acts as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Generator related issues.  The Generator Engineer will provide technical support, reports, and oversight as needed.  The Generator Engineer will coordinate all the maintenance program for the Generators and associated parts.  The Generator Engineer will be responsible for implementing training programs related to the Generator Field.

Pay Rate: 47.24

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties:

• Incumbent most be knowledgeable of all aspects of the Generator field. Knowledge should include, but not limited to, Engines, Alternators, Controls, Meters, Fuel Systems, and Fuel Storage.
• Incumbent most have an excellent knowledge of the Electrical Code and the National Fire Protection Code as it pertains to Generators
• Incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the Contractual requirements are adhered to for the 3rd Party Generator Maintenance Program. The incumbent will coordinate the Maintenance Program with the Certified Vendor, co-workers, and the Customer.  The incumbent will be responsible for all outage documentations. 
• The incumbent will act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Generator Technical Task Orders (TTO). Incumbent will ensure the TTO deliverables were met.  The incumbent will notify the Service Order Department of any issues.  May be required to attend pre-bid walkouts for Generator TTOs.
• Incumbent must have the ability to train, teach, and mentor field technicians. The incumbent most have excellent communication skills.
• Assist in planning and design work for multi-phase maintenance, predictive and preventative maintenance projects for a variety of real property facilities, including utility systems, utilizing a professional knowledge of electrical engineering. Maintains current electrical engineering data for assigned projects.
• Serves as a Generator Engineering Consultant on all generator design aspects of assigned projects. With limited guidance, provides professional consultation on generator engineering issues and problems.  Provides advice to requesting organizations.  Interfaces with contractors and contracting officers to resolve unforeseen problems.
• Implement a generator field training program. Training program should be designed to address the current needs of the Contract.  The incumbent will be responsible for providing on the job training to all generator technicians on a reoccurring basis.  The incumbent will be involved in root cause analysis and provide additional training as warranted.
• SME for Generator Interviews. Will advise the hiring manager of best qualified applicants.   
• With limited guidance, coordinates the preparation of and reviews statements of work (SOW). Provides standards and criteria for specialized, difficult, or unusual project requirements. 
• Serves on Engineer boards and acts as the technical representative at Engineer meetings. May act as a technical expert for the Project Management on dispute claims resolution for contract work.
• Coordinates projects with engineers in other disciplines. Applies knowledge of other disciplines to determine coordination effort required to address various design considerations.
• Keeps abreast of emerging technologies for programmed development. Uses computers/computer software such as information management programs, computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) programs, and project tracking programs to solve engineering problems and facilitate work.  Keeps current on relevant software applications.
• Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment. Observes that federal, state, and local codes concerning health, safety, and environment are strictly adhered to in the programming, design, and construction of real property facilities.
• Assist with creating generator design packages for construction and modification packages for project change orders.
• Assist with creating and editing design specifications.
• May occasionally be required to operate Government or CFS-owned motor vehicles and/or other equipment.
• Will be required to perform various lower classified duties such as (but not limited to) file maintenance, workspace cleanup, maintain warehouse space and telephone answering as required.
• Supports other department staff as needed or directed.
• Assists other trade groups in daily operations where required.
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Adheres to the established WCFS safety and personnel policies and standard operating procedures.

Job Requirements

Mandatory:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited, 4 year university or ten (10) year experience in the Generator and maintenance trade. Incumbent should have Factory Training on either Alban or Cummins Generator Systems.
• Professional knowledge of Generator engineering concepts, principles, and practices, and familiarity with other engineering disciplines and architecture.
• Knowledge of the goals of the preventative maintenance programs and factory recommendations/specifications.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction standards, methods, practices, and techniques, materials, and equipment to ensure work is in compliance with regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and/or technical orders.
• Knowledge of program planning and budgeting cycles, financial control and budget systems, and management.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal environmental principles, practices, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of work classifications and the regulatory and statutory restrictions on the expenditures of appropriated and non-appropriated funds.
• Ability to plan, conduct, and record site/facility surveys and inspections.
• Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend timely and economical solutions.
• Ability to plan and organize work and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and architects.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and maintain good working relations.
• S. Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required intelligence community level clearance.

Preferred:

• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification or a valid professional engineering license from one of the 50 states.
• Familiar with procedures, programs, methods, regulations, and resources
• Membership in professional engineering organization.
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related field
• Factory training in large power generation, up to and including 15KV systems
• Proficient with procedures, programs, methods, regulations, and resources.
• Factory certified training in digital logic and generator controls
• Extensive knowledge of automatic switchgear operation
• Extensive knowledge of internal combustion engines (diesel)
• Extensive knowledge in troubleshooting control circuits and electronics
• Microsoft Project experience
• Maintains the required intelligence community level clearance.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work outdoors.
• Ability to work in low lit areas for long periods of time

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stoop, bend or squat

Disclosures

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email [email protected].

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.

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