Power Plant Technician II - Manda Bay - OCN - Military Veterans
at AIM World Services
<b> Power Plant Technician II (OCN)</b><br> <br><b> Location: Manda Bay Kenya</b><br> <br> <br> <br>This role supports the US Army's Logistics Civil Augmentation Program in the US AFRICOM, Camp Simba, Manda Bay, Kenya area of operation. The Prime Power Plant Technician will support the provision of reliable power for critical facilities. The Technician will determine operational readiness of power production equipment and check installed equipment to ensure compliance with US DoD and Local Base policies. The Technician must have experience operating high- and low-voltage switches, circuit breakers and other controls. The Technician must interpret maintenance-malfunction data and be very capable using electrical wiring diagrams, troubleshooting and repairing defective power-generating components. Kenya uses an AC current, 50 hertz frequency, 220/440 and 240/415 voltage British Standard commercial power grid.<br> <br> <br> <br><b> Duties</b> <br><ul> <br> <li> Install, operate, and maintain electrical power plants consisting of diesel prime power generator sets of 500 kW to 1600 kW and higher, mega-volt/amp substations, feeders, 3-phase circuits, associated auxiliary systems, equipment and any other electrical distribution system mini-power-grid components. </li> <br><br></ul> <br><ul> <br> <li> Work environment requires strict adherence to precautionary work methods and safety equipment due to the severe electrical hazards present when working near energized equipment and components. </li> <br><br></ul> <br><ul> <br> <li> Monitors generating equipment, control/distribution systems, plant output and related components as necessary to ensure safe plant operation and effective power generation on an ongoing basis. </li> <br><br></ul> <br><ul> <br> <li> Troubleshoots and repairs/replaces all generators, control/distribution components and fueling/support systems as necessary to restore and maintain continual power plant operation. </li> <br><br></ul> <br><ul> <br> <li> Tests equipment to determine the cause of any malfunction or failure, using voltmeters, ammeters, and related electrical testing apparatus. </li> <br><br></ul> <br><ul> <br> <li> Repairs and replaces equipment, such as relays, switches, load balancing/control systems, and indicating & recording instruments. </li> <br><br></ul> <br><ul> <br> <li> Safely operates all tools & equipment required to access work locations and complete necessary repairs or upgrades. </li> <br><br></ul> <br><ul> <br> <li> Completes all documentation and communicates effectively with team members and other personnel, as necessary. </li> <br><br></ul> <br><ul> <br> <li> Tecnician must function under very harsh, working and living conditions. Assigned worksite locations are always subject to change. <br> <br> </li> <br><br></ul> <br> <b> Experience & Qualifications</b> <br><ul> <br> <li> High school or General Education Diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. </li> <br><br></ul> <br><ul> <br> <li> Six to nine years related Power Plant Technician experience. </li> <br><br></ul> <br><ul> <br> <li> Minimum 2-years experience on reciprocating engines, centrifugal low pressure air systems, HVAC, with an electrical generation systems background. </li> <br><br></ul> <br><ul> <br> <li> Requires knowledge, skill level, and physical ability to perform all assigned job functions. </li> <br><br></ul> <br><ul> <br> <li> Military experience. Contractor on the battlefield experience. Successful international assignments and or contingency operations experience. </li> <br><br></ul> <br><ul> <br> <li> Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. </li> <br><br></ul> <br> <br> <br>AIM World Services hires teams that are as unique as the projects we execute. We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) for all so our employees and stakeholders benefit from the creative solutions derived as a result of embracing differences. <br>
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