91D Power-Generation Equipment Repairer

National Guard; West Virginia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Guard is seeking a Power-Generation Equipment Repairer responsible for maintaining and operating power-generation equipment crucial for military operations. Training includes extensive hands-on experience and the opportunity to earn while you learn, leading to valuable skills for a civilian career as a power plant electrician.

Benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid training

Qualifications

• Training includes 10 weeks of Basic Training and 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training.
• Experience using hand and power tools is helpful.
• Interest in electricity and large machinery is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on tactical utility and power-generation equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance checks and adjustments on generation equipment.
• Support military operations by ensuring equipment efficiency.

Skills

Generator operations

Electrical generation

Diesel generator operation

Electrical circuitry principles

Education

Basic Training

Advanced Individual Training

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.