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ABOUT THE ROLE The Alternate Electrical Power Production Section Lead is responsible for installing, operating, and modifying electrical generating power production plants as well as Ground/Mobile Power Generation equipment. This role involves a variety of tasks that ensure the efficient functioning of power production systems in a deployed environment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: - Installs and operates electrical power plants, distribution equipment, and automatic transfer panels. - Checks equipment for serviceability. - Positions equipment such as gasoline, diesel, and turbine engines; generators; switchgear; air compressors; and other power plant auxiliary equipment. - Modifies equipment according to technical publications and accomplishes operating and repair tasks. - Ensures installed equipment complies with publications, policies, and directives. - Inspects, tests, and services component systems such as safety, fuel, lubrication, cooling, air pressure, pumps, regulators, governors, and accessory equipment. - Observes and interprets instruments such as ammeters, voltmeters, frequency meters, synchroscopes, and automatic temperature and pressure recorders. - Adjusts engine generator systems to maintain proper voltage, current frequency, and synchronization, including the synchronization of multi-generators. - Operates high voltage switches, circuit breakers, rheostats, and other controls on switchboards and distribution panels. - Performs electrical power control and distribution functions. - Maintains and repairs electrical power generating equipment and automatic transfer panels. - Conducts inspections, interprets findings, and determines corrective actions. - Identifies and records engine and generator malfunctions, using precision test equipment to troubleshoot issues. - Removes, repairs, and replaces defective power generating equipment components. - Performs corrosion control and inspects/replaces gauges and meters. - Bench checks components and subassemblies, tests and calibrates repaired items. - Reviews performance data and maintenance records to determine the adequacy of maintenance. - Interprets data related to electrical power generating systems to prevent potential failures. - Advises on problems installing and repairing electrical power production equipment and solves maintenance-related issues. - Studies layout drawings and wiring and schematic diagrams, analyzing construction and operational characteristics. - Develops and establishes maintenance and operating procedures to ensure maximum efficiency. - Maintains records, posts entries on operation, inspection, and maintenance logs, and records meter readings, wear and alignment measurements, and fuel consumption in performance logs. - Furnishes information for reports and recommends changes for corrective actions or improved procedures. - Complies with environmental policies and performs other duties as required. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: - High School diploma or equivalent. - A minimum of 10 years’ experience in operation and maintenance of engines, generators, and distribution components of electric power production equipment, including a variety of makes/models. - Task-certified 7-Level AAS Power Pro. LICENSE & CERTIFICATIONS: - Valid Driver’s License and ability to operate a vehicle with a manual transmission. - Must have a Valid U.S. Passport. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: - Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-up. - Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. - Customer service oriented. - Excellent verbal and writing skills; proficient with Microsoft programs such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. - Knowledge in electronics and electricity, including generation, distribution, utilization, and types of low/medium voltage circuits; circuit breakers; switches; fuses; regulators and relays; and instruments associated with electric generation and distribution. - Skilled in interpreting instrument and meter readings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical publications. - Knowledge of operating and maintaining internal combustion engines, generator, generating plants, distribution panels, and accessory equipment; and the use and purpose of test equipment. - Understanding of safety rules and practices, environmental policies, principles of management, and operation and repair of electrical power production systems. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: - Valid U.S. Driver’s License. - Valid U.S. Passport (preferred). - Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Residency Visa for Qatar. - Ability to work in extreme environmental conditions including dust and high temperatures. - Endure long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions. TRAVEL: 100%, in a deployed location. SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
