Senior Generator Technician

CACI•Springfield, VA

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

CACI is seeking a skilled Senior Generator Technician to join their dynamic team supporting a U.S. Army customer in Springfield, VA (Fort Belvoir area). This role involves travel around the country and the world to support critical operations. The technician will perform preventative maintenance, load bank, field diagnosis, and repairs on generators and automatic transfer switches. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing electrical components, operating and maintaining auxiliary generator equipment, and utilizing CMMS tools for work order management and inventory. The role also involves performing repairs on uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and troubleshooting control panels, including PLCs. Assistance with contractor oversight for repair/renovation projects may also be required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Power generation certification
Ten (10) years’ experience in power generation operations; or 12 years of military or civilian equivalent experience in power generation operations.
Technical understanding of power generation operation and maintenance
Knowledge of document and report writing.
Knowledge of safe work practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Knowledge of lockout and tag out procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal).
US Citizen.

Nice To Haves

Certification from power generation manufacturer preferred.
Active TS/SCI clearance will be required to start in this position. Willing to sponsor.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance, load bank, field diagnosis and repairs on 50kW ~ 2500kW stand alone and paralleling generators and automatic transfer switches in numerous CONUS and OCONUS positions including Hawaii and South Korea.
Diagnosis and repair of related electrical components: paralleling switchgear, automatic transfer switches, distribution gear, transformers, service panels, voltage regulators, troubleshooting AC and DC circuits.
Operate and maintain auxiliary generator equipment to include fuel systems.
Oil, grease, and adjust machinery and equipment, and make minor repairs.
Periodically inspect to ensure all equipment and controls are operating properly and are in good condition.
Utilize CMMS tools to manage building work orders, maintenance, repairs, and spare part inventory.
Maintain consumption and production records.
Maintain inventory lists and requisition supplies, materials, and repair parts.
Maintain proper housekeeping of tools and power generation equipment.
Perform various types and levels of repair on single-phase uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), including identifying overload conditions, battery replacement, and system replacement/installation.
Troubleshoot at the paralleling switchgears and control panels to include PLCs.
Assist in oversight or escort for contractors on repair/renovation projects, as required.