Generator Technician

Alutiiq, LLC; Wideopen; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Alutiiq, LLC seeks a Generator Technician for field service assignments, including preventative and corrective maintenance on generator systems and related equipment. The role requires travel overseas, adherence to safety standards, and coordination with the team leader and facility management.

You will review inspections, prepare reports, and ensure clean, organized work sites, with responsibilities ranging from load testing to documented bill of materials and service reports.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a State approved/accredited or military program that provided formal training in electrical generating and/or power transfer equipment.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret Clearance.
• Must have the physical ability to travel overseas.
• Must be able to pass a physical examination for duty.
• Must be able to work on ladders, access rooftops and other hard to reach areas, and lift and carry materials/tools over 25 lbs.
• Must be familiar with NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, OSHA and related safety regulations.
• Proficient in using a computer to send email and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Attend in-brief meetings and relay plans to the team and facility management.
• Coordinate access to secure locations and assist with outages and load tests.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on IMAP generator equipment per SOW.
• Create and update equipment inventories and PM checklists.
• Document findings and comments in the service records and BOM.
• Prepare and deliver service reports and communicate results to supervisors.

Skills

Computer literacy

Microsoft Office

Safety awareness

Education

State approved/accredited training in electrical generating/power transfer

Military training in electrical generating equipment

Top Secret Clearance (eligible/required)

Job description

Position Overview And Primary Duties And Responsibilities (essential Functions)

Hiring for this position is still pending award of contract.

This opportunity is for a POTENTIAL CONTRACT award and is contingent upon the contract being awarded. Consideration for a potential contract may require a signed letter of intent. If the contract is awarded, another position posting will be available on the Company Careers portal.

The IMAP Generator technician is responsible for completing preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance in accordance with the IMAP Generator scope of work as described below.

Primary/Major Duties And Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• On the first day at Post, attend the In-Brief Meeting, and assist in relaying the Team’s plans to complete their SOW, and to field additional tasks requested by the Facility Manager (FM); as well as attending any Security Briefings.
• Assist teammates in coordinating access to PCC and other secure locations that might have limited access.
• Work with teammates to coordinate any outages required for maintenance or repairs during the course of the visit, including a Facility Load Test for all generators.
• Take part in the tour of the facilities, and create inventory of equipment within the Team’s SOW for Preventative Maintenance (PM). Assist teammates in updating the equipment inventory that the Team plans to PM during the visit.
• Equipment within the IMAP Generator SOW includes, but is not limited to: Generators, Automatic Transfer Switches, Load Banks, and Fuel Systems serving the Embassy Compound. Posts occasionally also ask for assistance servicing equipment that supports the Chief of Mission’s Residence (CMR), Deputy Chief of Mission’s Residence (DCMR), and other mission critical generators.
• Print-out or complete electronic versions of the International Maintenance Assistance Program (IMAP) checklists for each piece of equipment you plan to service.
• Complete PM on each piece of equipment within the IMAP Statement of Work (SOW) as dictated by the appropriate checklist, and as coordinated with other Teammates and the Team Leader.
• Fill out checklist for each piece of equipment PM’d and document all comments and findings in the ‘additional comments’ section of the checklist.
• Review any BME contracts that Post has to service their generator systems, and provide feedback on the performance and services that Post is receiving.
• Identify corrective maintenance items found during the course of PM, or requested by the FM, and estimate time and materials required. Verify with Post whether or not the required parts are available at Post, or can potentially be procured locally, if necessary. Relay that information to the appropriate Field Supervisor in order to seek approval from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
• Once corrective maintenance is approved, complete the work required and test equipment after work is complete to verify proper functionality.
• If any issues found cannot be resolved during the visit, they should be documented as a remaining deficiency and documented according to guidelines provided by Field Service Supervisor, including documentation of any parts required in the Bill of Materials for the visit.
• Ensure that all areas visited, or where work was performed, are properly cleaned and organized.
• Wear proper Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times when working on equipment, as required.
• Work with teammates to report and resolve (if possible) any life, health, or safety issues discovered at Post.
• Work with teammates to identify which portion of the final Service Report (SR) for the visit that you are responsible for (both high side and low side, if applicable) and complete that portion of the SR.
• Create a Bill of Materials (BOM) to document all the recommended spare parts, repair parts, and tools associated with the equipment that you worked on during the visit.
• Work with the Locally Employed Staff (LES) whenever possible to complete on the job training while completing PM.
• If requested by Post, conduct dedicated training for the LES, above and beyond the normal On the Job Training (OJT) provided. If dedicated training is completed, ensure that each attendee signs the training roster to document their attendance. Include this signed roster with the completed SR.
• Communicate with your teammates on a daily basis to discuss the work you accomplished for the day, any issues you ran into that you need help resolving, concerns about the work being completed or the expected timeline of the visit, or concerns that you would like brought up to the Office Staff’s attention.
• Review all tickets, Electronic Country Clearances (eCC’s), and passports as they are received from the office, to verify that there are no issues or mistakes made that need to be resolved.
• Work with teammates to ensure that the FM is informed of and kept up-to-date regarding any issues that are encountered during the visit. These could be issues related to the functionality of equipment, access issues, parts/materials needed, etc.
• Summarize a list of all generators serviced, observed running hours for each generator, date of manufacture for each generator, overall condition/status of each generator, whether or not a Facility Load Test was completed and if a Load Bank Test was completed in lieu of a Facility Load Test, and any issues or remaining deficiencies identified during the visit. Send this summary to the OBO Power Support group and the appropriate Field Service Supervisor. This summary should not include any information regarding PCC Generators or classified equipment if sent over OpenNet.
• Attend Out-Brief Meeting with all team members to relay the results of the PM and corrective maintenance that you completed. Relay any remaining deficiencies that you were not able to resolve during the visit, as well as the BOM for any parts recommended, and the next steps Post needs to take to resolve the issues in question.
• Work with teammates to complete a Weekly Status Report (WSR) documenting all work orders completed to account for all hours that went towards completing that work.
• Work with teammates to discuss any concerns to plan around for your next break cycle. Remember to be flexible, and work with all teammates to find a time that is agreeable for everyone.
• Complete a weekly Trip Expense Report (TER) to document all M&IE claimed, and any reimbursable expenses.
• Document your time using Costpoint on a daily basis, ensuring that you use the correct charge codes.
• Read and remain up-to-date on all expectations and duties outlined in the Field Operations Manual that pertain to you or your position.
• Stay up-to-date on your professional trade licenses and any applicable building code revisions.
• Complete a Danger Pay Verification form and have it signed by Post, if necessary.
• Send back any passports you don’t need to the IMAP Travel Manager ASAP to allow future visas to be procured. Work with your Team Leader to send them back together, if possible. Verify that any passports you send back don’t have visas that you need for your current trip, or any upcoming trips.
• Work with Team Leader to report any failures of company issued equipment or GFE to IMAP Logistics support group.

Deliverables May Include

• Service Reports
• Fully complete and detailed PM checksheets for all equipment maintained
• Detailed Weekly Status Reports
• Complete and accurate Bill of Materials (BOM)

Required Qualifications And Experience

• Must be a graduate of a State approved/accredited or military program that provided formal training in electrical generating and/or power transfer equipment.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret Clearance
• Must have the physical ability to travel overseas
• Must be able to pass a physical examination for duty
• Must be able to work on ladders, access rooftops and other hard to reach areas, and be able to lift and carry materials and tools in excess of 25 lbs
• Must be familiar with the requirements outlined by NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, Electrical Generating Systems Association, OSHA, and other safety regulations.
• Must be proficient in using a computer to send email, as well as use Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)

Additionally, Generator technicians are required to meet the below qualifications to be eligible for the positions described:

Level 1 / Apprentice - Requires at least 5-7 years of related experience as a qualified Generator Technician (see above qualifications). Performs maintenance, troubleshooting, and standard service repairs on most brands/types of new and older generators, transfer switches, and load banks listed in the IMAP Generator SOW. Replaces failed parts and troubleshoots observed deficiencies according to specifications and established safety guidelines, under supervision of Senior Generator technicians. Able to source and recommend required maintenance equipment and supplies/materials as required to complete maintenance tasks and improve processes/efficiencies. May require additional training and guidance on maintenance/troubleshooting procedures for equipment from one or more manufacturer of equipment listed in the IMAP Generator SOW. Typically paired with a level 3 or level 4 Generator Technician.

Level 2 / Journeyman – Requires at least 7-10 years of related experience as a qualified Generator Technician (see above qualifications). Performs maintenance, troubleshooting, and standard service repairs on all brands/types of new and older generators, transfer switches, and load banks listed in the IMAP Generator SOW. Replaces failed parts and troubleshoots observed deficiencies according to specifications and established safety guidelines, typically without guidance or supervision. Able to source and recommend required maintenance equipment and supplies/materials as required to complete maintenance tasks and improve processes/efficiencies. Works independently within established procedures associated with the IMAP Generator SOW. Typically paired with a level 3 or level 4 Generator Technician.

Level 3 / Master – Requires at least 10+ years of related experience as a qualified Generator Technician (see above qualifications). Performs maintenance, troubleshooting, and standard service repairs on all brands/types of new and older generators, transfer switches, and load banks listed in the IMAP Generator SOW. Able to troubleshoot and resolve issues with all equipment types listed in the IMAP Generator SOW without supervision. Able to replace any part associated with all equipment types listed in the IMAP Generator SOW, and perform limited overhaul maintenance procedures and equipment adjustment. Able to source and recommend required maintenance equipment and supplies/materials as required to complete maintenance tasks and improve processes/efficiencies. Can potentially perform the duties of a team leader, to include resolving logistical issues that arise, relay required information to the IMAP Office, and provide training/guidance to Level 1 and Level 2 Generator Technicians.

Level 4 / Superintendent - Requires 10+ years of related experience as a qualified Generator Technician (see above qualifications), and at least 1 year as an IMAP technician. In addition to the ability to perform all the tasks/duties associated with a Level 3 Generator technician, expected to perform the duties of a team leader, to include resolving logistical issues that arise, relay required information to the IMAP Office, and provide training/guidance to Level 1 and Level 2 Generator Technicians. Able to use all resources available to solve unique and complex Power Generation issues. Expected to be an ambassador for the IMAP contract in all situations, and go above and beyond to improve and optimize program operations.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with/without notice.

Typical Pay/Range: $38 - $46 per hour depending on experience