Power Generator Mechanic

Versar, Inc.

Your Impact

• Serve under the direction of Power Plant Supervisor to operate and maintain power plant/spot power generators & equipment
• Promote and maintain safety following established safe work practices and procedures
• Report to the Supervisor on all special occurrences such as emergency outages and corrective actions taken to maintain service. Anticipate unscheduled load changes, and detect early indications of power generating equipment malfunctions in order to maintain continuous service
• Troubleshoot and make comparable major repairs to Gensets, powered support systems, vehicles, and other major components (e.g., engines, generators, alternators, gears, compressors, and hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical components)
• Rebuild and/or overhaul-to include top end, in frame and complete Gensets, powered support systems, and other major components (e.g., engines, generators, alternators, gears, compressors, hydraulic, pneumatic and 12/24vdc electrical components
• Assist in the control and distribution of the mechanical and electrical makeup and operation of powered support systems such as those described above, including their major mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components
• Troubleshoot and repair diesel, gasoline, and/or multi-fuel engines (e.g., PMCS, break down repairs, periodic maintenance, and overhauling those of 3 to 16 cylinders and up to 2MW of power)
• When power production malfunctions occur and to ensure personnel and equipment safety, assist to isolate generator/s and bypass fault in order to maintain service or take actions to shed low priority loads when full service cannot be maintained
• Ensure correct testing and isolation procedures are followed before working on de-energized High Voltage Networks or Switchgear
• When workload/mission/staffing levels dictate, assist with daily Power Plant operations to include bringing online/offline gensets, synchronizing/paralleling gensets, taking hourly generator readings, fueling in power plant environment, electrical distribution installation/maintenance, facility maintenance, housekeeping, etc
• When workload/mission/staffing levels dictate, assist with MV/LV electrical/Power Plant operations teams with installation/removal of electrical distribution equipment
• Fill in required genset service/periodic maintenance/repair documents/reports and turn over to Lead Power Plant Supervisor
• Ensure required documentation/reporting is submitted in a timely manner
• Request/retrieve service/maintenance/repair parts/components from Prime Contractor Consolidated Material Warehouse and transport to genset/powerplant service/repair location
• Attend/deliver daily Safety meetings/stand downs IAW with VGS and Prime contractor policies
• Most senior Power Gen Mechanic and Team leader for power generating equipment in spot gen or power plant environment at assigned work location
• Take ownership of Power Plant generator fleet to ensure repairs, maintenance, overhauls, etc. are performed with utmost of quality/safety in mind and IAW manufactures service/maintenance recommendations
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Required Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and be able to operate a variety of computer programs.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently
• Must maintain a valid driver s license from their home country with validity for 12 months from on-site employment date
• Must maintain a valid passport from their home country with validity for 12 months from on-site employment date. Passport must have a minimum of 6 blank pages prior to OCONUS mobilization.
• To perform this job Must satisfy the AFCENT Force Health Protection Guidance medical requirements for AFCENT prior to OCONUS mobilization, must be able to maintain a Medically Qualified (MQ) rating on an annual basis.
• Must meet the host nation COVID-19 entry requirements; COVID-19 vaccination(s), fully inoculated and Booster.
• Must be CAC eligible and able to gain and maintain authorized entry onto US military installations.
• successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in medium to large scale operation, maintenance and complete overhaul of prime power diesel gensets (50-60 liter engines)
• Cummins Mech III Mechanic Certification or equivalent
• Cummins Certification for KTA50 engines and PCC3300 contollers or equivalent
• High skill level with Cummins InPower or equivalent

Additional Required Qualifications

• Must be CAC eligible
• Experience in maintenance, repair, operation and troubleshooting of genset systems (fuel, induction, cooling, controls, exhaust, engine internal & peripheral) of gen sets ranging from 15Kw to 2Mw
• Experience using all types hand and power tools, shop equipment such as hydraulic presses, drill presses, hydraulic, electric or pneumatic lifting devices, etc
• Experience using all types of measuring devices such as Vernier calipers, micrometers, dial bore 
• Proactive nature and strong interpersonal skills in collaborating, communicating and working with (1) Other senior managers and staff (to include Site management team), (2) Local and International subcontractors; (3) US Military representatives; and (4) Local officials as required
• Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling and working outdoors. Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts assemblies and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum.
• Must have knowledge of use and proper application of Personal Protective Equipment
• Basic skill level with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel is required. Intermediate level is preferred
• 10+ years as Lead Generator Mech III
• Provide Certificates and/or willingness to attend formal training