91D Power-Generation Equipment Repairer

National Guard; Oak Hill (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Army National Guard as a Power-Generation Equipment Repairer, where you will be trained to maintain essential power systems for military operations. This role offers technical skills development and the opportunity to earn a paycheck while training. With hands-on experience in generator and electrical systems, this is a stepping stone to a civilian career as a power plant electrician.

Benefits

Paid training

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Interest in electricity and working with large machinery.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Basic Soldiering skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on tactical utility and precise power-generation sets.
• Adjust frequencies and voltages for equipment efficiency.
• Conduct preventive maintenance checks on generation equipment.

Skills

Generator and powerplant operations

Electrical generation and distribution

Diesel generator operation

Electrical and electronic circuitry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand and power tools

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.

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

Some of the 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 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.

Earn While You Learn
Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

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.