Electrical Power Production Technician

About the role

The Electrical Power Production Technician installs, operates and modifies electrical generating power production plants and ground/mobile power generation equipment. The position is fully deployed, with 100% travel to the deployment location, and 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 accessory equipment.
• 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, rheostats and other 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 checks, calibration of repaired items, and record meter readings, wear measurements, fuel consumption and other data in performance logs.
• Review performance data and maintenance records, advise on installation and repair problems, develop maintenance and operating procedures, and comply with environmental policies.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience operating and maintaining engines, generators and distribution components of electric power production equipment, including a variety of makes and models.
• Task-certified 5-Level AAS Power Pro.
• Valid U.S. driver's license; a U.S. passport is preferred; must be able to obtain and maintain a valid residency visa for Qatar.
• Able to work in extreme conditions including dust and high temperatures, and to endure long hours, weather and hazardous conditions.
• DoD Secret clearance, held and maintained.

Required skills

• Experience in electronics and electricity: generation, conversion, transformation, distribution and utilization; low and 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, multitasking in a fast pace, and excellent verbal and writing skills.