Power Production Generator Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain motor generators, power generators and back-up generators at remote locations and mountain tops throughout NAS Fallon Centroid Facilities & remote sites.
• Maintain, repair, and service Power Generators at the unit, direct support and general support maintenance level.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance, including but not limited to fueling, fluid checks, and overall functionality of power generating equipment at remote sites.
• Perform direct support maintenance functions including replacing/overhauling major engine components, troubleshooting fuel, electrical or engine problems. Must be able to read electrical schematics and perform technical inspections.
• Additional responsibility for ordering and receiving service and replacement parts, coordinating generators and fuel tanks and inspecting and maintaining fuel tanks, and electrical wiring.
• Routine travel to remote site facilities by vehicle and/or occasional helicopter travel to remote mountain top peaks
• Work may be reviewed by supervisor for compliance to accepted practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited technical school

Minimum Experience Requirements:

• Five years of experience in maintaining power production equipment.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.

Minimum Position-Specific Training Required:

• Primary Power Equipment training.
• Secondary power equipment (generators) training.
• Electrical Safety training
• Lightning surge suppression equipment training
• Possess a valid state Driver's License

Citizenship and Security Clearance Requirements:

• Obtain and maintain the appropriate level of clearance

Certification Requirements:

• None

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, constant use of sight abilities, constant use of hearing/speech abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• May involve work in different environments (shop or other facility) that is moderately lighted, heated and ventilated, exposure to wet; humid conditions; fumes; airborne particles; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock; exposure to moving mechanical parts, extreme temperatures, and vibration.
• Routinely lifts 15-25 pounds, occasionally lifts in excess of 45 pounds.
• May require climbing on structures, ladders, towers, and be properly trained in fall protection gear and procedures.
• Routine travel to remote site facilities by vehicle and/or occasional helicopter travel to remote mountain top peaks.

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay Range

USD $39.21 - USD $39.21 /Hr.