The Generator Mechanic will be located at one of three Amentum sites in Iraq serving the Operations and Maintenance Support Services (OMSS) contract in support of the U.S. Department of State. This position is responsible for maintaining all prime power and portable spot generators made by Aggreko, AKSA, Caterpillar, Cummins, Honda, Perkins, Wilson and other manufacturers, in addition to portable spot generation, with capacities typically ranging between 20kW to 1600kW or larger. The Generator Mechanic will report to the site Power Generation Supervisor and their duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned although are not necessarily all inclusive.
DUTIES:
Perform preventive maintenance, condition monitoring, repair, installation, and modernization of all stationary diesel engines for prime and emergency power
Generation.
Correct all defects by adjusting, cleaning, repairing, and replacement of defective items and components.
Maintain effective, timely, and respectful communication and interaction with other employees, managers, and support other organizations.
REQUIRED:
Minimum Acceptable Experience Level: Five (5) years’ experience in operations and maintenance of a large plant, facility, base, or municipality, with specific experience in the maintenance and repair of diesel generators, including spot generation. .
Knowledge and experience regarding occupational hazards of the electrical and mechanical trades, related safety precautions, and considerable skill required for the installation, maintenance, and repair of power generation systems and equipment.
DESIRED:
Experience working with SOP, sub-contractors, budgets, estimating, and working drawings.
WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS:
This position may be located in an environment with harsh and dangerous working and living conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly be exposed to extreme and austere desert-like environment. Temperatures can reach 120- 130 degrees Fahrenheit/50- 55 degrees Celsius during the summer months. Employees must be willing and able to perform regular job requirements in this austere, extreme environment, as well as willing and able to deploy to Iraq for extended periods. Work schedules are a minimum of 6 days per week and 10 hours per day, while some jobs have higher daily and weekly minimums. Employees must be willing and able to perform physical activities including, but not limited to, heavy lifting and moving of items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum; climbing in and out of equipment; crawling; and working outdoors. This includes being able to lift and carry 40 pounds of personal protective equipment for extended periods of time and being capable of running and ‘duck & cover’ during emergencies without putting oneself or others at risk.
