Generator Technician 1 - Tysons, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc•Tysons, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration. Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Requirements

Minimum 2+ years of experience with a HS Diploma/GED
Minimum 2+ years’ experience supporting large buildings, industrial facilities, or critical infrastructure (overseas experience preferred).
At least 2+ years of hands‑on experience with complex diesel power systems, including DRUPS units.
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.
Skilled in reading electrical and mechanical drawings and prints.
Skilled in using 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.
Skilled in using calibrated mechanical tools to include but not limited to: torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, and vacuum and pressure manometers.
Skilled in using stationary machine tooling to include but not limited to: drill presses, grinders, band saws, pipe threads/cutters, lathes, and hydraulic presses.
Skilled in following applicable state and national regulations; safety guidelines; and procedures.
Skilled in interpreting and analyzing characteristics of oil samples.
Skilled in identifying wet stacking problems in gasoline and diesel engines.
Skilled in recording and tracking the transporting of materials.
Skilled in rigging and handling heavy objects.
Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
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.
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

Maintaining, servicing, and troubleshooting generator systems, and other critical infrastructure equipment.
Performing preventive maintenance and equipment testing as well as emergency service calls at high profile government, institutional and commercial customer facilities.
Performing 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.
Assisting and participating in routine inspections and making modifications to IC engines, diesel generators, and associated equipment.
Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) and annunciator panels.
Performing load testing on units to identify possible problems and prevent wet stacking.
Making electrical and mechanical wiring modifications to diesel control circuits.
Rebuilding and repairing gas compressors (turbochargers) used for forced-induction of IC engines, head gaskets, seals, water pumps, catalytic converters, torque heads, belts and hoses.
Conducting automatic and manual transfer tests of simulated power outages to ensure generators are functioning properly.
Testing batteries, fuel coolant, and oil; shipping oil samples for analysis.
Transporting and disposing of hazardous materials.
Requires 7X24 availability when on call.
May require limited overnight travel at company expense.