The Lead Power Generation 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. Supervises personnel in the performance of their assigned duties. Ensures compliance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Amentum ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS).

Principal Accountabilities

• Examines electrical equipment and systems for damages, corrosion and operation.
• Connects and utilizes test equipment and meters such as voltmeters, ammeters, megohmeters and oscilloscopes.
• Uses common hand tools, tubing and conduit benders, hand and motor operated conduit threading machines, soldering irons and grounding systems.
• 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 banks 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.
• 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 protection 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 update 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.
• Directs maintenance and prepares WRM assets/equipment for air/sea/road haul shipments in accordance with Technical Orders, Manuals, Checklist, Regulations, Maintenance Action Sheets and UTC Configuration listings.
• 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.
• Responsible for coordinating with other departments outside of Bare Base for support functions.
• Responsible for coordinating and directing day to day maintenance operations and ensuring personnel are performing to their maximum capability.
• Conducts on-the-job (OJT) training for his assigned staff on assigned equipment. In addition, trains his staff on safety, Safety Data Sheets, security awareness, and other subjects in accordance with appropriate plans. Prepares and updates training records.
• Responsible for ensuring all technicians adhere to prescribed quality, environmental and safety standards.
• Perform pre, during and final quality inspections on equipment that is in the production process.
• Completes quality documentation on inspections accomplished within the work center.
• Reports any situations that affect production capability and output that cannot be resolved at the work center level to the Power Generation Supervisor.
• Adheres to applicable USAF/Amentum/Host Nation/AFOSH/OSHA Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.
• Utilizes equipment manuals to identify required parts and provide necessary information to complete supply requisitions.
• Prepares and submits Quality Deficiency Reports, Material Deficiency Reports and incorporates Technical Order Changes, as required.
• 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 excellent organizational skills and be able to understand, speak, read and write English at an intermediate level.
• Must possess a valid home country drivers license and ability to obtain host nation drivers license.
• Will be required to operate material handling equipment.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be experienced on high/low voltage generators and load testing.
• 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 preferred..
• Two years experience in a supervisory position preferred
• Hands-on experience with BOB assets or similar Department of Defense Agencies Contingency Systems preferred.

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