Generator Technician 3 - Tysons, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc•Tysons, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Generator Technician is responsible for maintaining, servicing, and troubleshooting generator systems, and other critical infrastructure equipment. Our technicians are factory trained on most major generator manufacturers (e.g., CAT, Cummins, Kohler, Generac, Onan, Detroit, MTU, to name a few). Our technicians perform preventive maintenance and equipment testing as well as emergency service calls at high profile government, institutional and commercial customer facilities. The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of skilled and technical tasks in the inspection, repair, preventive, and corrective maintenance and modification on Internal Combustion (IC) engines, diesel generators, and other IC gaseous engines. The end goal is to obtain reliability, availability & quality of power while improving or sustaining the maintainability of the electrical system.

Requirements

Minimum 7+ years of experience with a HS Diploma/GED
Minimum 7+ years’ experience supporting large buildings, industrial facilities, or critical infrastructure (overseas experience preferred).
At least 7+ years of hands‑on experience with complex diesel power systems, including DRUPS units.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements including U.S. citizenship for access to classified information.
Knowledge of: Basic electrical, mechanical, thermal, and hydraulic principles and practices.
Knowledge of: Engine Control systems and other program logic controls that are associated with IC power generation.
Knowledge of: Electrical and mechanical safety procedures.
Knowledge of: Applicable local, state and national regulations such SMAQMD, CARB and EPA. state and national regulations.
Knowledge of: Natural Fire Protections Codes.
Knowledge of: Lockout/tagout Procedures.
Knowledge of: Appropriate electrical and mechanical personal protective equipment (PPE).
Knowledge of: IC Diesel and other gaseous IC engines.
Knowledge of: Technique in tracking, transporting, and disposing hazardous materials.
Knowledge of: Rigging standards and principles of safe and efficient methods for handling heavy objects.
Knowledge of: Computer technology.
Skilled in: Interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings.
Skilled in: Identifying and repairing problems with engine control systems.
Skilled in: Interpreting schematic diagrams and wiring.
Skilled in: Correcting wet stacking conditions.
Skilled in: Rigging for the handling of heavy objects.
Skilled in: Troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical problems.
Skilled in: Maintaining records manually and electronically.
Ability to: Read electrical and mechanical drawings and prints.
Ability to: Use electrical testing and calibration equipment to include but not limited to: Digital-Volt-OHM-Meters (DVOM), Mega-ohmmeters, Oscilloscopes, Power Quality Meters, and Loop Calibrators.
Ability to: Use calibrated mechanical tools to include but not limited to: torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, and vacuum and pressure manometers.
Ability to: Use stationary machine tooling to include but not limited to: drill presses, grinders, band saws, pipe threads/cutters, lathes, and hydraulic presses.
Ability to: Follow applicable state and national regulations; safety guidelines; and procedures.
Ability to: Interpret and analyze characteristics of oil samples.
Ability to: Identify wet stacking problems in gasoline and diesel engines.
Ability to: Record and track the transporting of materials.
Ability to: Rig and handle heavy objects.
The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis.
Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials.
Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Nice To Haves

QSK60 Cummins Certification
Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

Assist and participate in routine inspections and make modifications to IC engines, diesel generators, and associated equipment.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) and annunciator panels.
Perform load testing on units to identify possible problems and prevent wet stacking.
Make electrical and mechanical wiring modifications to diesel control circuits.
Rebuild and repair gas compressors (turbochargers) used for forced-induction of IC engines, head gaskets, seals, water pumps, catalytic converters, torque heads, belts and hoses.
Conduct automatic and manual transfer tests of simulated power outages to ensure generators are functioning properly.
Test batteries, fuel coolant, and oil; ship oil samples for analysis.
Transport and dispose hazardous materials.
Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.
Requires 7X24 availability when on call.
May require limited overnight travel at company expense.