91D Power-Generation Equipment Repairer

-; Colchester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join the Army National Guard as a Power-Generation Equipment Repairer, where you'll maintain and repair essential power-generation equipment. This role offers paid training and valuable skills for a civilian career in electrical power systems. You'll learn to operate generators, manage electrical distribution, and gain hands-on experience with machinery. Enjoy benefits like tuition assistance, retirement plans, and healthcare while serving your country.

Benefits

Paid training

Montgomery GI Bill

Retirement benefits

Low-cost life insurance

401(k)-type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program

Healthcare benefits

VA home loans

Potential bonuses

Qualifications

• Enlistment in the Army National Guard required.
• Ages 17 to 35, must pass a physical exam.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on tactical utility and power-generation sets.
• Support military operations by maintaining generation equipment.

Skills

Generator and powerplant operations

Electrical generation and distribution

Diesel generator operation

Electrical and electronic circuitry

Education

High school diploma

GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Description

Since the Army National Guard uses a variety of electronic systems, power is essential to success. As a Power-Generation Equipment Repairer, you'll supply the power needed for various Army activities, anytime and anywhere.

In this role, you'll support military operations by performing preventive maintenance on generation equipment, replacing voltage regulators, governors, or circuit cards, and adjusting frequencies and voltages using technical publications to improve equipment efficiency.

Job Duties

• Perform maintenance on tactical utility, precise power-generation sets, internal combustion engines, and related equipment

Skills You'll Learn

• Generator and powerplant operations
• Electrical generation and distribution
• Diesel generator operation, disassembly, inspection, and maintenance
• Principles of electrical and electronic circuitry

Helpful Skills

• Experience with hand and power tools
• Interest in electricity and large machinery

Training will develop skills for a civilian career as a power plant electrician.

Earn While You Learn

Get paid to train instead of paying to learn. The Army National Guard offers valuable job skills, a paycheck, and tuition assistance during training.

Training Details

10 weeks of Basic Training plus approximately 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including classroom and field instruction in electrical power systems.

Benefits

• Paid training and a monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill and tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits for part-time service
• Low-cost life insurance
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000)
• Healthcare benefits
• VA home loans
• Potential bonuses

Most non-prior service candidates earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change.

Requirements

• Enlistment in the Army National Guard
• High school diploma, GED, or current enrollment as a junior in high school
• Ages 17 to 35
• Ability to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com)

Requires military enlistment. Benefits and programs may change. Contact your recruiter for current information. MOS assignment depends on availability.