Generator Technician (Overseas: Saudi Arabia)

TDX•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

TDX Global Solutions, LLC is recruiting a Generator Technician to work at a remote overseas facility in Saudi Arabia. The technician participates in the day-to-day operation of a diesel-engine-driven power plant and power distribution system, providing reliable power in a remote and austere environment. The role covers installation, operation, maintenance, service, and repair of generators and associated distribution equipment, as well as maintenance of the fuel storage system and receipt and quality testing of fuel deliveries. The technician monitors plant operations, records instrument readings and shift events, troubleshoots mechanical and electrical problems, and prepares logs, reports, and memos. The work involves specialty testing equipment and PLC-related tasks, adherence to OSHA, NFPA, and other environmental health and safety requirements, and working with limited supervision. Shifts are 10 to 12 hours as directed by the program manager, supporting 24-hour power plant operations; extended schedules and on-call duties may be required. TDX Global Solutions is a subsidiary of Tanadgusix Corporation, an Alaska Native village corporation. The employer states that Native Preference applies pursuant to P.L. 93-638 and that it grants employment preference to TDX shareholders and their spouses and descendants to the extent allowed by law. Successful applicants may be required to complete a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret or Interim Secret security clearance.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Working knowledge of Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures and general NFPA and OSHA safety standards for work around energized equipment and moving machinery.
Ability to interpret and follow written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Broad knowledge of maintenance methods, practices, schedules, logistics, and budgets.
Familiarity with computerized diagnostic equipment and troubleshooting tools.
Valid driver’s license issued by the applicant’s state of residence and in good standing.
Ability to work extended schedules as required by project execution plans and schedules.
Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage multiple projects, priorities, and relationships.
Experience installing, maintaining, and repairing diesel-engine-driven generators; knowledge of diesel engine operation and electrical theory.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and one-line diagrams.
Must acquire and maintain medical insurance.
Must be able to pass a host-nation physical and a pre-deployment physical.
Computer skills using word processing, spreadsheets, email, and facility control, management, and reporting systems.
Strong technical mechanical and electrical skills and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to function independently and undertake varied technical roles when required.
Ability to work in varied environmental conditions, including inclement weather and indoor environments with generator machinery.
Ability to walk, stand, sit, stoop, kneel, climb stairs, reach overhead, push, pull, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
Normal vision range, with or without corrective eyewear, and ability to see colors and distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with UPS systems, PLC systems, high-, medium-, and low-voltage distribution systems, control circuitry and logic, and automatic and manual transfer systems.

Responsibilities

Participate in day-to-day operations of a diesel-engine-driven power plant and power distribution system at a remote facility in Saudi Arabia.
Work 10- to 12-hour shifts as directed to provide 24-hour power plant support.
Install, service, maintain, repair, and operate diesel-engine-driven generators and associated power distribution equipment.
Maintain the fuel storage system, receive fuel deliveries, and conduct quality tests on delivered fuel and delivery trucks before fuel is dispensed.
Make clear and accurate logbook entries for all shift events and record readings from instrumentation and monitoring equipment, including kWh produced, fuel consumption, voltage, and frequency.
Use Microsoft Excel and Word to prepare operational reports and other documentation as required by site supervision.
Troubleshoot equipment, analyze and mitigate faults, and perform repairs; monitor plant operation and take readings as directed.
Safely operate power generation and distribution equipment within written guidelines.
Use specialty test equipment for tasks including insulation resistance, polarization index, Hi-Pot, and turns-ratio testing, and perform PLC programming tasks as needed.
Execute additional duties assigned by site supervision, which may include property control, tool control, hazardous-waste monitoring, FOE monitoring, and safety management.
Work with minimal supervision, apply critical thinking to technical problems, and use TDX Reach Back Support for technical assistance when needed.
Comply with required environmental health and safety programs and workplace safety practices.
Remain available as needed to support operational issues, except when supervision has approved being out of range of the operations location.
Work extended schedules and perform on-call duties as required by project plans and schedules.
Perform other duties as assigned.