Generator Technician (Overseas: Saudi Arabia)

TDX•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

TDX Global Solutions, LLC (TDXGS) is recruiting a Generator Technician to support a remote overseas power plant and distribution system in Saudi Arabia. The technician participates in day-to-day plant operations and is responsible for installing, servicing, maintaining, repairing, and operating diesel engine-driven generators and associated power distribution equipment. The position requires clear logbook entries, accurate equipment readings, and preparation of reports and memos using Microsoft Word and Excel. The technician troubleshoots mechanical and electrical problems, monitors plant operations, operates equipment safely, and maintains the fuel storage system. Duties also include receiving fuel deliveries and testing the truck and fuel before dispensing. The role requires use of specialized electrical test equipment and may include PLC programming tasks. The technician follows applicable workplace safety practices and environmental health and safety programs, works with minimal supervision, and may provide 24-hour power plant support through 10- to 12-hour shifts, extended schedules, and on-call duties.

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.
Experience installing, maintaining, and repairing diesel engine-driven generators; knowledge of diesel engine concepts of operation and electrical theory.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and one-line diagrams proficiently.
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 state of residence and in good standing.
Ability to work extended schedules as required by project plans and schedules.
Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage multiple projects, priorities, and relationships.
Must acquire and maintain medical insurance and be able to pass a host nation physical.
Computer skills in 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 as required.
Ability to work in varied environmental conditions, including inclement weather and indoors around generator machinery.
Ability to walk, stand, sit, stoop, kneel, climb stairs, reach overhead, push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
Normal vision, with or without corrective eyewear, and ability to see color and distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols.
Must pass a pre-deployment physical.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with UPS systems, PLC systems, high-, medium-, and low-voltage distribution systems, control circuitry, control 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.
Install, service, maintain, repair, and operate diesel engine-driven generators and associated power distribution equipment.
Make clear and accurate logbook entries for events during each shift.
Use Microsoft Excel and Word to prepare operational reports and other required documentation.
Troubleshoot equipment, conduct fault analysis and mitigation, and perform repairs.
Monitor power plant operations, take readings, and safely operate power generation and distribution equipment within written guidelines.
Record instrumentation and monitoring data, including kilowatt-hours produced, fuel consumption, voltage, and frequency.
Maintain the fuel storage system, receive fuel deliveries, and conduct quality tests on the delivery truck and fuel before dispensing.
Use specialty test equipment for insulation resistance, polarization index, Hi-Pot, and turns ratio testing, and perform various PLC programming tasks.
Perform additional assigned duties, which may include property control, tool control, hazardous-waste monitoring, FOE monitoring, and safety management.
Comply with environmental health and safety programs and applicable workplace safety practices.
Be available to support operational issues, work extended schedules, and perform on-call duties as required by project plans and schedules.
Perform other duties as assigned.