Lead Generator Technician - High-Voltage & On-Call

Amentum; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Generator Technician to maintain and operate a variety of generators at multiple locations. You will troubleshoot engines, fuel systems, and controls, lead a team, and coordinate with maintenance services to meet safety and performance standards.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of generator experience, including leadership, and possess a SECRET clearance with potential TS upgrade. Expect on-call work, shift rotations, and compliance with procedures in diverse environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, with preference for vocational or trade school program or equivalent apprenticeship.
• At least eight (8) years of generator maintenance experience, including a minimum of three (3) years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting engines, fuel systems, controls, and generators using technical documents.
• Experience with high-amperage and high-voltage generator operations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with contracted maintenance services.
• Strong leadership skills to provide effective supervision and guidance to team members.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including on-call assignments, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires a SECRET security clearance at the start of the contract and must obtain the appropriate clearance (up to TS) within eight (8) months of the contract award.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair generator engines, fuel systems, and controls.
• Operate and maintain megawatt-rated high-amperage and high-voltage generators.
• Provide guidance and supervision to team members, ensuring adherence to safety and operational protocols.
• Monitor and collaborate with contracted maintenance services to ensure service quality.
• Work on-call, rotational shifts, and during nights, weekends, and holidays as required to ensure generator availability and reliability.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant standards and regulations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Team collaboration

On-call readiness

Safety awareness

Flexible hours

Security clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational or trade school training

Tools

High-voltage generator operations

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Generator Technician to maintain and operate a variety of generators at multiple locations. You will troubleshoot engines, fuel systems, and controls, lead a team, and coordinate with maintenance services to meet safety and performance standards.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of generator experience, including leadership, and possess a SECRET clearance with potential TS upgrade. Expect on-call work, shift rotations, and compliance with procedures in diverse environments.