Alternate Electrical Power Production Section Lead

IntrepidGS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Alternate Electrical Power Production Section Lead installs, operates, modifies, maintains, and repairs electrical generating power production plants and ground/mobile power generation equipment. The role includes working with generators, engines, switchgear, distribution equipment, automatic transfer panels, and associated auxiliary systems. The position performs inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, testing, calibration, corrosion control, and maintenance-recordkeeping, while ensuring work complies with technical publications, policies, directives, and environmental requirements. The role is based in a deployed location in Qatar, requires 100% travel, and involves extreme environmental conditions, long hours, weather exposure, and hazardous conditions. A DoD Secret Clearance must be held and maintained.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 10 years of experience operating and maintaining engines, generators, and electrical power production equipment distribution components, including a variety of makes and models.
Task-certified 7-Level AAS Power Pro.
Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to operate a vehicle with a manual transmission.
Must have a valid U.S. passport; the posting also lists a valid passport as preferred.
Able to obtain and maintain a valid residency visa for Qatar.
Must have and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-up.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and provide customer-oriented service.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience and knowledge of electronics and electricity, including generation, conversion, transformation, distribution, and utilization; low- and medium-voltage circuits and associated equipment; interpreting instrument and meter readings; wiring diagrams, schematics, drawings, and technical publications; operation and maintenance of internal-combustion engines, generators, power plants, distribution panels, and accessory equipment; test equipment; safety rules and practices; environmental policies; management principles; and electrical power production system operation and repair.
Ability to work in extreme environmental conditions, including dust and high temperatures, and endure long hours, weather exposure, and hazardous conditions.
Able to travel 100% to a deployed location.

Nice To Haves

Valid U.S. passport (also listed as a requirement elsewhere in the posting).

Responsibilities

Install and operate electrical power plants, distribution equipment, and automatic transfer panels.
Check equipment for serviceability and verify installed equipment complies with publications, policies, and directives.
Position and operate power plant equipment, including gasoline, diesel, and turbine engines; generators; switchgear; air compressors; and auxiliary equipment.
Modify equipment according to technical publications and perform operating and repair tasks.
Inspect, test, and service safety, fuel, lubrication, cooling, air pressure, pump, regulator, governor, and accessory systems.
Interpret instruments and gauges, including ammeters, voltmeters, frequency meters, synchroscopes, temperature and pressure recorders, and engine oil, fuel, and coolant gauges.
Adjust engine-generator systems to maintain proper voltage, current frequency, and synchronization, including synchronizing multiple generators.
Operate high-voltage switches, circuit breakers, rheostats, switchboards, and distribution-panel controls.
Perform electrical power control and distribution functions.
Maintain and repair electrical power generating equipment and automatic transfer panels.
Interpret inspection findings, determine corrective actions, identify and record malfunctions, troubleshoot issues, and inspect parts for excessive wear or other conditions using precision test equipment.
Remove, repair, and replace defective power-generation equipment components; perform corrosion control; inspect and replace gauges and meters; and bench-check components and subassemblies.
Test and calibrate repaired items and review performance data and maintenance records to assess maintenance adequacy and prevent potential system failures.
Advise on installation and repair problems and develop solutions to maintenance problems.
Study layout drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics and analyze equipment construction and operating characteristics.
Develop and establish maintenance and operating procedures to support maximum efficiency.
Maintain operation, inspection, and maintenance records, including meter readings, wear and alignment measurements, fuel consumption, and performance-log data.
Provide information for reports and recommend changes to correct defective equipment or improve operating procedures.
Comply with environmental policies and perform other duties as required.