91D Power-Generation Equipment Repairer

National Guard; Waupaca (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Power-Generation Equipment Repairer to ensure operational readiness of vital power systems. In this role, you will perform maintenance on various power-generation equipment, including generators and internal combustion engines. You'll gain hands-on experience in electrical generation and distribution while receiving valuable training. This position offers a unique opportunity to earn while you learn, providing you with a paycheck and tuition assistance as you develop essential skills for a future civilian career as a power plant electrician. Join a team that values your growth and commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid training

Regular paycheck

Qualifications

• Perform maintenance on tactical utility and power-generation sets.
• Learn principles of electrical generation and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance checks on generation equipment.
• Replace voltage regulators, governors, or circuit cards.

Skills

Generator and powerplant operations

Electrical generation and distribution

Diesel generator operation

Electrical and electronic circuitry principles

Experience using hand and power tools

Interest in electricity and large machinery

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

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.