Powered Support Systems Mechanic

Nisga'a CIOPS provides hands-on experienced services to civilian and DoD programs worldwide. Delivering highly skilled, cleared personnel who provide services on five continents for a portfolio of customers.

Summary:

The Powered Support Systems Mechanic shall install, inspect, and perform modifications and repairs to electrical power support systems such as electrical power plants and power distribution equipment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Shall repair components such as generators, voltage regulators, governors, starter motors, fuel pumps, fuel lines, and oil pumps. Operate manual and remote switches, circuit breakers, rheostats, and other controls on a variety of automatic transfer switches, switchgears, and power distribution panels to perform necessary electric power control and distribution functions. Adjust cycling and synchronization of generators to meet electrical load demand, energizing and de-energizing circuits to control distribution of electric power to busses and feeder circuits, and related equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical power support systems. Check equipment for fuel, lubricants, coolant, and battery water levels; checks pumps, batteries, fan belts, and spark plugs for wear and tear or replacement. Check engine performance, generator bearings, and oil and temperature gauges. Change fuel filters, oil filters, air filters, and lube oil. Adjust thermal and safety controls.
• Shall train and/or guide lower grade or lesser experienced employees as required.
• Troubleshoot electrical power support systems such as electrical power plants and power distribution equipment. Perform visual, auditory, and dimensional checks on system components such as engines and electrical accessories of engines to determine extent of wear and parts to be repaired or replaced.
• Perform major repair, replacement, and overhaul of power support system components such as diesel, multi-fuel, or gas turbine engines, and electrical accessories of engines. Analyze and interpret blueprints, wiring schematics, control panel diagrams, technical manuals, and manufacturer's manuals. Adjust, repair, and replace major assemblies and components such as rings, pistons, rods, rod bearings, main bearings, seals, camshaft bearings, valves, valve guides, and gaskets for engines up to 3 to 8 cylinders and 500 horsepower.
• Maintain records and documents actions; prepare accurate, complete, and up-to-date records of actions taken, and assure documentation is properly signed and coordinated in a timely manner. Use and maintain various types of hand and/or power tools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, soldering irons, cable pullers, hydraulic benders, and pipe threading machines. In addition, use a wide variety of test equipment including test lamps, multimeters, circuit analyzers, circuit breaker testers, voltage recording meters, meggers, watt meters, ohmmeters, and ammeters.
• Shall utilize safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Provide, use, and assure proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing (Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE)).
• Shall use and follow locally developed safety programs.
• Work alongside other trades, power production, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, in maintaining equipment.
• Conduct periodic load-tests to ensure adequacy of system. Troubleshoot and diagnose complex repair situations involving the electrical components of electrical power plants and power distribution equipment. Systems include those with a variety of compressors and a variety of refrigerant controls. Systems use a variety of complicated motor controls and other controls to protect against overload or overheating.
• Work with hazardous materials such as asbestos or accumulated waste. Required to wear PPE gear on occasion; require the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to analyze complex data and situations, and provide clear, actionable insights.
• Strong capability to identify problems, think critically, and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for conveying ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in teams or cross-functional environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience within the power-production industry. Meet all Federal, State, and Local Government license/certification requirements.
• US citizen
• Must have a Secret clearance

The salary range for this position is $50,000.00 to $65,000.00 annually.

Pay and Benefits
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.