Instructor, Operator, Maintainer II

V2X, Inc.; Fort Irwin (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance, AD&D, and disability

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Paid time off, including holidays

Learning and Development resources

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

V2X, Inc. is seeking a Power Systems Technician to maintain and administer multiple power systems at remote sites within the Fort Irwin area, CA.

The role includes Methanol Fuel Cell Generators, inverters, solar components, and software-based monitoring to ensure continuous operation for critical military training assets. Responsibilities involve PMCS, fault troubleshooting, and coordination with government customers and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or electronics, or 6+ years equivalent training/experience.
• Experience with power generation systems including generators, inverters, and solar.
• Experience administering computer-based power system control and monitoring software; troubleshooting faults.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, PMCS, and troubleshoot fuel cell generators and components.
• Maintain, PMCS, and troubleshoot 48VDC power systems and components.
• Provide solar system support.
• Administer power system control software; monitor, notify, and clear alarms.
• Ensure maintenance and operations documentation in Maximo.
• Collaborate with government customers and subcontractors to keep sites operational.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or Electronics related field

Six years of equivalent military training/experience

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Overview

Company Overiew:

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Position Overview

This position supports the maintenance and administration of multiple power systems at remote locations within the training area, and additional projects at Fort Irwin, California, These systems include Methanol Fuel Cell Generators, power inverters, and associated components. This position also provides the system administration and management of the hardware associated with these remote sites.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance, PMCS and troubleshooting faults with the fuel cell generators and associated components.
• Responsible for the maintenance, PMCS and troubleshooting 48VDC power systems and associated components.
• Provide solar system assistance.
• Responsible for maintenance, PMCS and troubleshooting site support infrastructure to include sub-components and cabling.
• Administer power and generator system control software including monitoring and documenting, notification, and clearing alarms
• Ensures all maintenance, training, supply and property process / practices supporting site operations are implemented and documented in Maximo.
• Responsible for working with government customers, site management, and sub-contractors to ensure the systems at these sites remain operational to provide connectivity and communication to a wide range of critical NTC-IS components and systems supporting training at the NTC.
• Responsible for supporting through direct involvement other V2X and government projects as they arise.
• Will adhere to NTC, Operations Group, company, Site Manager, directives, memoranda, policies and procedures.
• Whitecell SereneU-5 G4 HT-PEM Methanol Fuel Cell Unit
• Whitecell Extended Fuel Tank 1000L
• Vertiv eSure Solar Converter Module; 2000W
• Vertiv Netsure Control Unit (NCU) Controller; 1M830DNA
• Vertiv 7100 Series -48VDC Power System
• AIMS POWER, PICOGLF120W48V240VS, 12000 WATT PURE SINE INVERTER
• Westell SuperCap Rack; 10 Module w/ Breakers
• Various other power, and communication sub-components
• Control software specific to component manufacturers’ hardware systems
• Computers, and necessary testing equipment and tools to complete responsible tasks.

Working Environment

The working environment for this position will be a combination of field work at remote locations and an office setting. Possible TDY support may be required, must be able to work a flexible schedule to support the NTC training mission. This can include weekends, evenings and non-standard hours should the need arise. Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, wind). Must be able to fly in a helicopter to reach remote locations and travel by vehicles on unimproved roads and cross county.

Physical Activities

This position requires sitting, standing and lifting up to 50lbs and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment for the task at hand. Must be able to endure working outside in a high desert environment. Must be able to at times traverse uneven ground which includes walking/ hiking to remote locations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or Electronics related field.
• May consider experience in lieu of formal education (6 years plus of equivalent military training, technical school, or professional experience).
• Experience working on power generation systems to include generators, inverters power management systems, and solar systems. Hydrogen Fuel Cell experience is a plus.
• Experience administering and managing computer-based power system control and monitoring software.
• Experience troubleshooting and solving non-standard power, electrical and communication faults.
• The ability to be flexible in work assignments and projects is required.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Experience working with the military and government customers is a plus.

Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and maintain Post driving privileges.
• Must be fluent in English, with ability to read, write, and comprehend technical documentation, schematics, and diagrams.
• Must be able to lift a maximum of 50lbs and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• May be required to travel CONUS/ OCONUS to support unit training.
• Must be deployable within CONUS for up to 180 days.

Clearance Requirement

• Candidates must have an active U.S. Secret level DOD Security Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.

Skills and Technology Used

• Must be able to complete all training required to access a DoD computing environment at an administrator level.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

What We Bring

• At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
• The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.

Employee benefits include the following

• • Healthcare coverage
  • Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
  • Retirement plan
  • Wellness programsPaid time off, including holidays
  • Learning and Development resources
  • Employee assistance resources
  • The following salary range is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation and may be modified at the discretion of the company. USD $90,000.00 – $105,000.00

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.