Principal accountabilities

The power gen mechanic operates, maintains, tests, repairs, services and stores electrical generating equipment, water distribution systems, flood lights, air compressors and aircraft arresting systems. Performs required inspections and scheduled maintenance, troubleshoots repair situations and performs other maintenance on all assigned equipment. Ensures compliance with performance work statement (PWS) and Amentum ISO 9001 quality management system (QMS).

• Examines electrical equipment and systems for damages, corrosion and operation.
• Connects and utilizes test equipment and meters such as voltmeters, ammeters, megohmmeters and oscilloscopes.
• Uses common hand tools, tubing and conduit benders, hand and motor operated conduit threading machines, soldering irons and grounding systems.
• Erects, repairs and services electrical power distribution systems and equipment.
• Operates, maintains, tests, repairs, services and stores electrical generating equipment, water distribution systems, flood lights, air compressors and aircraft arresting systems.
• Bench checks repairable components, subassemblies and solid-state components by using test equipment, load bands and other equipment as may be required by technical data.
• Tests required gauges and meters to assure accuracy and reliability.
• Interprets electrical drawings, schematics, blueprints and maintenance malfunction data related to assigned equipment to prevent potential systems failure.
• Analyzes malfunctions by inspection, observation of operation and use of test equipment.
• Repairs, inspects, fabricates, cleans, operates, maintains, corrosion controls, reconstitutes and prepares BEAR assets/equipment air/sea/road haul shipments in accordance with maintenance action sheets, technical orders, manuals, checklists, regulations, maintenance action sheets and unit type code (UTC) configuration listings.
• Performs required inspections and scheduled maintenance, troubleshoots repair situations and performs other maintenance on all assigned equipment.
• Interprets electrical drawings, schematics and blueprints.
• Conforms to USAF/Amentum safety, hazardous material and quality standards.
• Performs maintenance in accordance with maintenance action sheets, Air Force technical orders and Amentum directives.
• Assists in the erection, construction and operation of bare base power generation and associated equipment to support real world exercises and contingencies.
• Performs servicing and/or maintenance of in-use assets as required.
• Ensures all tools, personal protective equipment and clothing issued remain safe, secure and serviceable, reporting any deficiencies.
• Prepares and completes documentation including work orders, USAF supply and Amentum forms and updates Maximo.
• Operates material handling equipment as required.
• Inspects hazardous materials within the assigned work center and coordinates with the appropriate office for the disposal of HAZMAT when required.
• Performs other tasks and duties as directed by Amentum/USAF tasking.
• May be required to assist in other departments when directed or requested to accomplish a specific task or project.
• Performs temporary duty (TDY) in the area of operations as required by USAF/Amentum tasking.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works in maintenance shop or warehouse environment and may be required to work outdoors for extended periods.

Minimum requirements

• Must have organizational skills and be able to understand, speak, read and write English at a beginner level.
• Must possess a valid home country driver's license and ability to obtain host nation driver's license.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be experienced on high/low voltage generators and load testing or equivalent automobile mechanical experience.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from operating equipment.
• Will be required to wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) according to prescribed procedures and as required for task being performed.
• Physically capable of performing all required duties; capable of lifting/pushing/pulling minimum of 50 lbs. and performing extensive work handling/lifting equipment.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.

Preferred qualifications

• Ability to read and understand technical data, plans/blueprints and publications pertaining to BOB assets or similar Department of Defense agencies contingency systems preferred.
• Maximo experience is preferred but not required.
• Hands-on experience with BOB assets or similar Department of Defense agencies contingency systems preferred but not required.