Mechanical / Generator Systems Superintendent

Energy Resilience Partners, LLC; Guaynabo (PR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Resilience Partners, LLC (ERP) seeks a senior Field Leader to direct installation, startup and turnover of diesel generators and related mechanical systems at Fort Buchanan, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. This contingent, on-site role reports to the Construction Manager and requires commissioning oversight.

You will plan generator receipt, setup, alignment, auxiliaries, and interfaces with electrical, controls and fuel systems, coordinate OEM services, and support microgrid testing.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial mechanical or power-generation construction experience.
• 5+ years supervising generator or rotating-equipment installation.
• Ability to interpret mechanical/electrical drawings, OEM manuals, test procedures, and quality records.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise generator receipt, preservation, setting, alignment, anchorage, auxiliaries, piping, ventilation, exhaust, and equipment interfaces.
• Coordinate OEM services, startup prerequisites, lubrication/cooling/fuel readiness, inspections, pre-functional checks, and load testing.
• Integrate mechanical work with electrical terminations, controls, fuel supply, structures, fire protection, and sound/vibration requirements.
• Maintain equipment records, torque/alignment reports, startup documentation, redlines, punch lists, warranties, spares, and O&M inputs.
• Support functional and integrated microgrid performance testing and correct deficiencies rapidly.

Skills

Industrial mechanics

Site supervision

Generator installation

Reading drawings

Job description

FBMG-014 | Fort Buchanan Microgrid | Contingent opportunity WORK LOCATION: ON ISLAND - full-time on-site

• REQUISITION: FBMG-014
• CSS CAM LCAT: 253 - Principal Technical Manager (provisional)
• DUTY LOCATION: Fort Buchanan, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
• WORK ARRANGEMENT: ON ISLAND - full-time on-site
• REPORTS TO: Construction Manager / Project Superintendent
• EMPLOYMENT: Full-time, project-based; contingent
• REQUIREMENT BASIS: Execution-critical field leader and commissioning trade representative

About ERP and the Project

Energy Resilience Partners, LLC (ERP) is a tribally led SBA 8(a) federal contractor advancing energy resilience and mission assurance. ERP is deploying a project team for the Fort Buchanan installation-level microgrid in Puerto Rico. The work includes diesel generation, medium-voltage distribution, microgrid controls, protective relaying, fuel infrastructure, fiber communications, optional BESS, integration of existing renewable generation, and full system commissioning.

Position Summary

Lead installation, startup, and turnover of continuous-duty diesel generators and their mechanical auxiliaries, cooling, exhaust, ventilation, fuel/DEF day systems, fire/life-safety interfaces, and vendor field services. This role represents generator and mechanical installation teams in commissioning.

What You Will Do

• Plan and supervise generator receipt, preservation, setting, alignment, anchorage, auxiliaries, piping, ventilation, exhaust, and equipment interfaces.
• Coordinate OEM services, startup prerequisites, lubrication/cooling/fuel readiness, inspections, pre-functional checks, and load testing.
• Integrate mechanical work with electrical terminations, controls, fuel supply, structures, fire protection, and sound/vibration requirements.
• Maintain equipment records, torque/alignment reports, startup documentation, redlines, punch lists, warranties, spares, and O&M inputs.
• Support functional and integrated microgrid performance testing and correct deficiencies rapidly.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 10 years of industrial mechanical or power-generation construction with 5 years supervising generator or rotating-equipment installation.
• Experience with diesel generator auxiliaries, fuel/DEF systems, exhaust, ventilation, startup, and load testing.
• Ability to interpret mechanical/electrical drawings, OEM manuals, test procedures, and quality records.
• Ability to work full-time in Puerto Rico and obtain installation access.

Preferred Qualifications

• OEM field-service, commissioning, vibration/alignment, NFPA 37/30, USACE CQM, or OSHA 30 experience.
• Spanish proficiency.

Field, Travel and Employment Conditions

• This is a contingent opportunity dependent on contract award/NTP, project funding, final staffing authorization, Government acceptance when required, and successful installation-access processing.
• When on site, work may involve tropical heat and humidity, rain, uneven terrain, stairs/ladders, construction noise, required PPE, and extended, weekend, outage, emergency, or alternate-shift hours.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States, follow drug-free workplace and conduct requirements, and protect FCI/CUI using only authorized systems and procedures.

ERP encourages applications from qualified Native American, Puerto Rican, veteran, military-spouse, disabled, and local candidates.

ERP provides equal employment opportunity consistent with applicable law.

Application Materials

• Resume showing month/year dates, employer, role, project scope/value, client, and personal responsibilities.
• Copies of required current licenses/certifications with expiration dates.
• Comparable-project list and references where requested, Puerto Rico availability, earliest mobilization date, and requested employment/consulting arrangement.