Generator Technician at Alpha Mead Facilities & Management Services (AMFacilities)

Details:

Alpha Mead Facilities and Management Services is currently sourcing for a Generator Technician to perform a variety of skilled and technical tasks in the inspection, repair, preventive, and corrective maintenance and modification on Internal Combustion (IC) engines, diesel generators, and other IC gaseous engines; tests, replaces or adjusts engine components such as valves, pistons, bearings, emissions systems, and other related systems; and, interprets schematic wiring and modifies diesel control circuits.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist and participate in routine inspections and make modifications to IC engines, diesel generators, and associated equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) and annunciator panels.  
• Perform load testing on units to identify possible problems and prevent wet stacking. 
• Make electrical and mechanical wiring modifications to diesel control circuits.  
• Rebuild and repair gas compressors (turbochargers) used for forced-induction of IC engines, head gaskets, seals, water pumps, catalytic converters, torque heads, belts and hoses.
• Conduct automatic and manual transfer tests of simulated power outages to ensure generators are functioning properly. 
• Test batteries, fuel coolant, and oil; ship oil samples for analysis. 
• Transport and dispose hazardous materials.

Required Skills:

• Basic electrical, mechanical, thermal, and hydraulic principles and practices. 
• Engine Control systems and other program logic controls that are associated with IC power generation.
• Electrical and mechanical safety procedures.
• Natural Fire Protections Codes.
• Lockout/tagout Procedures.
• Appropriate electrical and mechanical personal protective equipment (PPE).
• IC Diesel and other gaseous IC engines.
• Technique in tracking, transporting, and disposing hazardous materials.
• Rigging standards and principles of safe and efficient methods for handling heavy objects.
• IT Skills is would be an added advantage     

Ability to:

• Read electrical and mechanical drawings and prints.
• Use electrical testing and calibration equipment to include but not limited to:  Digital-Volt-OHM-Meters, DVOM), Mega-ohmmeters, Oscilloscopes, Power Quality Meters, and Loop Calibrators.
• Use calibrated mechanical tools to include but not limited to: torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, and vacuum and pressure manometers.
• Use stationary machine tooling to include but not limited to: drill presses, grinders, band saws, pipe threads/cutters, lathes, iron workers and hydraulic presses. 
• Follow applicable state and national regulations; safety guidelines; and procedures.
• Rebuild engines.
• Interpret and analyze characteristics of oil samples.
• Identify wet stacking problems in gasoline and diesel engines.
• Record and track the transporting of materials.
• Rig and handle heavy objects.
• Operate cranes and forklifts.
• Climb into confined spaces that may contain hazardous gas.
• Lift moderately heavy objects weighing up to approximately 50 pounds

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Successful completion of a two-year technical electrical or mechanical trade school; NABTEB OR IIT

At least one year of experience in the general maintenance, servicing, and repair of diesel and gas engines and other electrical systems related to light and heavy duty machinery and mechanical equipment.