Alternate Electrical Power Production Section Lead

About the role

The Alternate Electrical Power Production Section Lead installs, operates and modifies electrical generating power production plants and ground/mobile power generation equipment. The position is 100% travel to the deployed location, and the employer requires a DoD Secret clearance.

Key responsibilities

• Install and operate electrical power plants, distribution equipment and automatic transfer panels, and check equipment for serviceability.
• Position engines (gasoline, diesel, turbine), generators, switchgear, air compressors and other auxiliary equipment, and modify equipment according to technical publications.
• Inspect, test and service component systems such as safety, fuel, lubrication, cooling, air pressure, pumps, regulators, governors and accessories.
• Interpret instruments and adjust engine-generator systems to maintain proper voltage, current frequency and synchronization, and synchronize multi-generators.
• Operate high-voltage switches, circuit breakers and controls on switchboards and distribution panels, and perform electrical power control and distribution functions.
• Maintain and repair power generating equipment and automatic transfer panels, troubleshoot malfunctions, and replace defective components.
• Perform corrosion control, bench check components, calibrate repaired items, and review performance data and maintenance records.
• Develop and establish maintenance and operating procedures, maintain records, and advise on installation and repair problems.
• Comply with environmental policies and other duties as required.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of experience in operation and maintenance of engines, generators and distribution components of electric power production equipment, across various makes and models.
• Task-certified 7-Level AAS Power Pro license.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle; valid U.S. passport preferred; must be able to obtain and maintain a residency visa for Qatar.
• DoD Secret clearance, and ability to work in extreme heat, dust, long hours and hazardous conditions.

Required skills

• Electronics and electricity: generation, conversion, transformation, distribution and utilization; low/medium voltage circuits, circuit breakers, switches, fuses, regulators, relays, instruments and meters.
• Reading instrument and meter readings, wiring diagrams, schematics and technical publications.
• Operating and maintaining internal combustion engines, generators, generating plants, distribution panels and accessory equipment.
• Use of test equipment, safety rules, environmental policies and management principles.
• Strong organization, multitasking in a fast pace, and excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.