EPP III Patriot Generator Rebuild Technician (Camp Arifjan, Kuwait)

General Dynamics Information Technology; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Generator Rebuild and HVAC Technician to perform maintenance on military generators and HVAC systems in Chantilly, Virginia. The position involves troubleshooting, diagnostics, and providing training in a field environment. Candidates must have extensive experience with diesel engines, a high school diploma (or equivalent), and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Work includes both workshop and field duties, requiring US citizenship and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Extensive diesel engine rebuild and generator experience.
• Knowledge of generator parallel systems and switch gear.
• Experience with brazing copper tubing and evacuating and recharging refrigerant.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• US citizenship required.
• US passport must not expire for at least 2 years, valid US driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and overhaul on 3kW to 150kW generators.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC, Chillers, and Environmental Control Units.
• Maintain commercial power generation equipment and military-spec generators.
• Operate load bank and dynamometer during testing.
• Fabricate wire harnesses and solder terminals.

Skills

Mechanical Equipment Repair

HVAC Repair

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Power Generators

Education

High School diploma or BA/BS with 2 years' experience

AA/AS with 4 years’ experience

Tools

EPA Section 608 Technician Certification

Job description

EPP III Patriot Missile Generator Rebuild and HVAC Technician – Kuwait

Perform 3KW – 150 KW maintenance to include EPP III Engine, Main Gen, and Control Panel overhaul, troubleshooting, diagnostics, maintenance, and services on all types of military and commercial generators and HVAC systems used by the U.S. Army.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Generator rebuild and HVAC Technician, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the Worldwide Field Support contract for the U.S. Army. You’ll play a crucial role in providing on-site technical and maintenance assistance, analyzing complex technical problems, and providing training to site operations and maintenance personnel.

• Perform overhaul, maintenance and sustainment support on 3kW to 150kW, 50/60/400hz generators involving installation and removal of generators from fixed and mobile locations, troubleshoot and repair alternating current (AC) systems, direct current (DC) systems, electronic control systems and other program logic controls, electrical wiring and accessories.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC, Chillers, and Environmental Control Units – some are standalone units and others are mounted on trailers and vehicles.
• Maintain all types of commercial power generation equipment; military spec generators and Uninterrupted Power Systems (UPS).
• Operate a Load bank and dynometer during testing.
• Fabricate wire harnesses and solder terminals.
• Some work will be in a generator shop environment, and some work will be in a field environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education/Experience: High School diploma & & yrs or BA/BS plus 2 years’ experience, AA/AS/plus 4 years’ experience,
• Technical skills: Extensive diesel engine rebuild and generator experience. Knowledge of generator parallel systems and switch gear.
• Experience with brazing copper tubing and evacuating and recharging refrigerant.
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance within 12 months of the start date.
• Citizenship: US citizenship required.
• Role requirements: US passport must not expire for at least 2 years, valid US driver’s license, and an international driver’s permit (AAA).
• Must pass all medical requirements of CRC in order to deploy to the CENTCOM Area of Operations.

SKILLS

• Mechanical Equipment Repair
• HVAC Repair
• Mechanical Troubleshooting
• Power Generators

CERTIFICATIONS

• Section 608 Technician Certification – EPA