91D Power-Generation Equipment Repairer

British Army; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national defense organization is seeking a Power-Generation Equipment Repairer in Manchester. You will supply power for military operations, performing maintenance on generation equipment. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and meet physical, legal, and moral standards. Paid training and benefits provided, including health care and retirement plans.

Benefits

Paid training

Montgomery GI Bill

Federal and State tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time service

Low-cost life insurance

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards.
• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard.
• Age between 17 and 35.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on tactical utility and power-generation sets.
• Adjust frequencies and voltages using technical publications.
• Replace voltage regulators and circuit cards.

Skills

Experience using hand and power tools

Interest in electricity and working with large machinery

Education

High school diploma or GED certificate

Job description

Since the Army National Guard uses a plethora of electronic systems, power is essential to success. As the Power-Generation Equipment Repairer, you'll supply the power to run virtually every aspect of Army activity whenever and wherever it's needed. In this specialty, you'll support military operations day or night by performing preventive maintenance checks on generation equipment, or replace voltage regulators, governors, or circuit cards. You may also adjust frequencies and voltages using technical publications to enhance equipment efficiency.,

• Perform maintenance on tactical utility, precise power-generation sets, internal combustion engines, and associated equipment, Job training for a Power-Generation Equipment Repairer consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and approximately 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice in maintaining electrical power systems. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.
  
  Generator and powerplant operations
• Electrical generation and distribution
• Diesel generator operation, disassembly, inspection, and maintenance
• Principles of electrical and electronic circuitry
Helpful Skills
• Experience using hand and power tools
• Interest in electricity and working with large machinery
Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career as a power plant electrician.,
• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
  
  Paid training
• A monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill
• Federal and State tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits for part-time service
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
• Health care benefits available
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable
• Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change