Diesel Powerplant Technician

SJS Executives LLC

7d•$55 - $63•Onsite

About The Position

SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), also doing business as SJS Industrial, is currently seeking three (3) Diesel Powerplant Technicians supporting ongoing operations at a remote work site that’s a part of Naval Base Ventura County. SJS is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with 150 employees coast to coast and a headquarters in Virginia Beach, Virginia; it specializes in professional services to support federal and military organizations. Please note this position works an 8 day on/6 day off specifically at San Nicolas Island. The position will travel from Naval Base Ventura County to the island via government flight. Qualified Candidates will be contacted via text. Do not call. The pay range for this position will be $55-$63 per hour. The benefits also include: 11 paid federal holidays per year, 56 hours of annual accrued Sick Leave (equivalent to 7 paid days off), and a medical, health, dental, and life insurance bundle. This position also provides daily meal per diem while on site at $86 per day.

Requirements

In accordance with federal regulations, possession of a valid Real ID is a requirement for this position.
Possess a valid California Class “C” driver’s license.
Demonstrated knowledge and skill in diesel power generation and electric power systems operations.
Working knowledge of split-bus electrical distribution systems and generator paralleling techniques.
Understanding of power factor theory, kW, kVA, kVAR relationships, and electrical load calculations.
Ability to calculate electrical loads, amperage requirements, and system capacity.
Knowledge of voltage regulators, excitation systems, and their failure modes.
Familiarity with protective relays, fault detection, and electrical system protection principles.
Understanding of step-up and step-down transformer operation and applications.
Knowledge of frequency control principles and the impact of frequency deviations on electrical systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, blueprints, and operating manuals.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations related to power generation and utility systems.
Working knowledge of how power generation work interfaces with other skilled trades.
Proficiency in the use of power generation tools, test equipment, and electrical instrumentation.
Must be able to successfully pass a drug test and a thorough background check for access onto a military installation; please note the background check for this position extends past 7 years, in conformance with federal law and US Department of Justice guidelines for work on a military installation.

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, troubleshoot, monitor, install, test, and operate power plant systems, including diesel generators, transformers, switching stations, circuit breakers, substations, control panels, distribution and transmission systems, and associated building systems.
Operate and manage split-bus (Bus A / Bus B) electrical distribution systems to ensure redundancy, reliability, and safe load segregation.
Safely synchronize and parallel generators, including matching voltage, frequency, phase sequence, and phase angle, and perform proper load sharing.
Monitor and control real and reactive power output to maintain system stability and efficiency.
Maintain proper power factors and implement corrective measures to improve system performance.
Monitor, calculate, and manage kW, kVA, kVAR, amperage, and load demand to prevent overloading of generators and electrical equipment.
Operate and maintain voltage regulation and excitation systems to ensure stable voltage output.
Identify and respond to voltage regulation or excitation failures and take corrective action to prevent equipment damage.
Monitor plant electrical protection systems and respond appropriately to relay operations and alarms.
Support the operation and testing of protective relays for overcurrent, ground fault, under/over voltage, under/over frequency, and reverse power conditions.
Operate and maintain step-up and step-down transformers to support generation, distribution, and auxiliary power needs.
Maintain system frequency at 60 Hz through proper governor control, load management, and operational adjustments.
Perform scheduled outages, lockout/tagout procedures, energization, and de-energization activities.
Support construction, commissioning, and modification activities for power generation and electrical systems.
Operate, inspect, repair, and maintain tools, test equipment, and instrumentation related to power generation systems.
Read, interpret, and apply electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, construction blueprints, and technical manuals.
Coordinate work with other trades to ensure safe and efficient execution of operations and maintenance activities.
Comply with all applicable safety regulations, codes, and standard operating procedures.