Generator Mechanic, Lead

Job description

The Generator Mechanic, Lead will be based at one of Amentum sites in Iraq and serve the Operations and Maintenance Support Services (OMSS) contract in support of the U.S. Department of State.

This position is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of operating spot generators, standby generators, portable generators, and light carts.

This position will report to the site Chief Engineer or Utilities Manager.

The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

**DUTIES:**

+ Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
+ Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals.

Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.
+ Operate, maintain, and repair operating spot generators, standby generators, portable generators, and light carts.
+ Be familiar with and use the appropriate supply systems, inventory control procedures, and hazardous material/waste management procedures.
+ Complete relevant records and assists with reports.
+ Perform maintenance on coolant, oil and fuel systems.
+ Respond to 24-hour emergency call outs if required.
+ Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

**REQUIRED:**

+ **Minimum Acceptable Experience Level:** Four (4) years’ experience in electrical power generation equipment maintenance.
+ **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**
+ Deep understanding of a variety of diesel generator engine models.
+ Strong understanding of power generation, engine maintenance, and minor overhauls; operational safety, structured generator and component engine maintenance programs.
+ Understanding of manufacturers’ technical publications and wiring diagrams, technique of operating and maintaining internal combustion engines; power plant generators use of multipurpose test equipment; safety rules and practices, to include environmental policies.
+ Principles of operating 2000 KVA and smaller Diesel Engines to include: Caterpillar, Cummins, Mitsubishi, and FG Wilson Power Generation Engines.
+ Understand and interpret technical documents.
+ Effectively troubleshoot engine malfunctions.
+ Work independently in the absence of supervision.
+ Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
+ Lift heavy objects, bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, walk, and stand for prolonged periods of time.
+ Understand the basic principle of Combustion Engines.
+ Understand and comply with ESH standards.
+ Perform effectively in austere environment.
+ Communicate clearly and concisely to supervision and management.
+ Clean work area after work has been performed.
+ Understands basic weights and measures.
+ Can perform simple calculations, both mathematical and electrical.
+ Knowledge of principles and processes involved in supporting contract responsibilities at an overseas facility.
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
+ Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.
+ Excellent organizational and time management skills.
+ Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team.
+ Must have the ability to be innovative and be an agent for change.
+ Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information.
+ **Education:** A high school diploma or GED.
+ **Passport, Licenses and Certifications:** As part of pre-contingency requirements, **by the time the visa process starts** , candidates must possess a valid passport of home country with a minimum of 18 months remaining to expiration date with 8 blank pages.
+ **Security Vetting:** Already possess a Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) or be able to obtain a favorable MRPT certification prior to being hired is required for the position.

Must maintain eligibility at the required certification level for the duration of the contract.
+ **Language Skills:** Satisfactory English proficiency to meet job requirements and to adhere and comply with safety, health, and security measures.
+ **Medical:** Successfully complete and pass the medical and dental examinations as required by Amentum and our customer for deployment to Iraq.

Must maintain physical and dental requirements for duration of deployment.

**DESIRED:**

+ Drivers’ License.
+ College or technical courses in a related field.
+ Previous out of home country experience is highly desirable and previous work experience in harsh environmental conditions is a plus.
+ Experience working with Amentum.

**WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS:**

This position may be located in a war zone, 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.

**We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.**

**_Amentum is a drug-free workplace._**

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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