Facility Operations Analyst

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Facility Operations Analyst in Lexington, KY to support contract operations for critical power and environmental systems. You will diagnose, repair and maintain diesel/gas generators, low-to-medium voltage electrical distribution, and bare base equipment to ensure uninterrupted power for personnel and sensitive equipment.

The role requires hands-on experience with HVAC, plumbing, and deployable structures, plus a focus on mission readiness and accurate maintenance logs.

Qualifications

• Active secret clearance required for the role.
• Experience with diesel/gas generators up to 1 Meg power output.
• Knowledge of low-to-medium voltage electrical distribution and switchgear.
• Maintenance on bare base equipment and expeditionary systems.
• Ability to monitor loads and ensure safety compliance.
• Diagnostics and preventive maintenance on HVAC, plumbing & structures.
• Experience ensuring equipment is mission-capable and inventoried.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and perform repairs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, overhaul, and repair commercial/industrial generators and electrical distribution systems.
• Demonstrate familiarity with bare base and deployable equipment for rapid deployment.
• Work autonomously in high-pressure environments with minimal supervision.
• Diagnose complex electro-mechanical issues and improvise solutions.
• Learn and support maintenance of plumbing and general facility systems.

Skills

Secret clearance

Power generation

Electrical distribution

Bare base maintenance

Load management

HVAC systems

Plumbing & structures

Operational readiness

Record keeping

Diagnostics & repair

Education

Accredited HSD/GED

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Facility Operations Analyst for a contract opportunity in Lexington, KY.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• Must have an active secret clearance
• Power Generation Systems: Perform advanced diagnostics, service, repair, and preventive maintenance on diesel and gas generators up to 1Meg to ensure continuous and reliable power supply for personnel and sensitive equipment.
• Electrical Distribution: Deploy, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair low-to-medium voltage electrical distribution systems, including switchgear, load banks, cabling, and distribution panels.
• Bare Base Equipment Maintenance: Conduct routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and corrective repairs on a wide variety of bare base equipment. This includes deployable systems, temporary plumbing infrastructure, mobile light towers, and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems.
• Load Management: Monitor power loads, perform load balancing, and ensure all electrical setups comply with safety standards and operational requirements.
• HVAC Systems: Perform diagnostics, service, repair, and preventive maintenance on portable and environmental control units (ECUs/HVAC) to ensure optimal climate control for personnel and sensitive equipment.
• Plumbing & Structures: Manage the rapid setup, upkeep, and repair of expeditionary plumbing systems (water/wastewater) and temporary structures (e.g., tents, hard-sided shelters).
• Operational Readiness: Ensure all assigned equipment is mission-capable, properly inventoried, and ready for rapid deployment at all times.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, up-to-date logs of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts inventory using designated maintenance management systems.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Technical Expertise: Proven, hands-on experience in maintaining, overhauling, and repairing commercial/industrial generators (e.g., Cummins, Caterpillar, MEP series) and electrical distribution systems.
• Mission Readiness: Familiarity with bare base, expeditionary equipment, deployable systems, and rapid-deployment power grid structures is highly desirable.
• Autonomy: Demonstrated ability to be as a self-starter, working independently with minimal supervision in high-pressure environments.
• Problem-Solving: Strong diagnostic skills with the ability to read electrical schematics, improvise, and solve complex electro-mechanical issues.
• Adaptability & Learning: Willingness and aptitude to learn maintenance and repair of new and specialized equipment- including basic plumbing and general facility systems.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Accredited HSD/GED

WORK HOURS

• Full-Time
• 4/10 works schedule
• 1st Shift