This Opportunity

Seeking a full-time Power Plant Shift Lead (Generator Tech) in support of Base Operations Services (BOS) and Mission Support Services (MSS) at Ascension Auxiliary Air Field (AAAF). Join our team and grow with us as we provide best in-class services that help clients solve their most complex challenges. 

Your Impact 

Responsibilities

Installs, removes, and operates electrical power generating and control systems, automatic transfer switches, aircraft arresting systems, and associated equipment. Checks equipment for serviceability. Positions equipment such as gasoline and diesel engines, generators, switchgears, air compressors, and other power generating auxiliary equipment. Installs, positions, rewinds, and pretensions aircraft arresting systems. Certifies aircraft arresting systems as required. Checks installed equipment to ensure compliance with publications, policies, and directives. Inspects, tests, and services component systems such as safety, fuel, lubrication, cooling, air pressure, pumps, regulators, governors, and accessory equipment. Observes and interprets instruments such as ammeters, voltmeters, frequency meters, synchroscopes, automatic temperature and pressure recorders, and engine oil, fuel, and coolant gauges.   Adjusts engine generator systems to maintain proper voltage, current frequency, and synchronization. Synchronizes multi-generators. 

Operates high and low voltage switches, circuit breakers, rheostats, and other controls on switchgear and distribution panels. Performs electrical power control and distribution functions. Maintains, modifies, and repairs electrical power generating and control systems, automatic transfer switches, aircraft arresting systems, and associated equipment. Performs inspections and interprets findings to determine corrective action. Identifies and records engine and generator malfunctions. Uses precision test equipment, troubleshoots malfunctions, and inspects parts for excessive wear and other conditions. Removes, repairs, and replaces defective power generating equipment components. Performs corrosion control. Inspects and replaces gauges and meters. Maintains aircraft arresting systems, including electrical, hydraulic, rewind, and pneumatic systems.   

Major Job Activities: 

Provide supervision, inspection, operation and maintenance including troubleshooting of all power production equipment using automated management systems within provided timelines. Responsible for proper stock, utilization and safeguarding of all government and contractor provided property (e.g., to include government facilities, equipment and tools).  Interpret instruments and meter readings, use electronic wiring diagrams, schematics, drawings and technical publications, use applicable test equipment, enforce safety rules and practices, environmental policies and principles of management and operation. Provide services during military exercises, emergencies, natural disasters and other contingency operations, and complete preventative maintenance work to ensure continuous, uninterrupted electrical power support. Ensure all work areas are kept clean, orderly and in a safe manner. 

Material & Equipment Directly Used: 

Generators, transformers, switchgears, fuel tanks, cabling, hand and power tools, circuits, breakers, switches, fuses, regulators, relays, electronic, electrical or electromechanical test and measurement equipment. Standard office equipment (Computer, phone, scanner), and automated management systems. May be exposed to potentially hazardous conditions that require wear of hard hats, gloves, steel toed boots, hearing protection, safety glasses and other personal protection equipment (PPE); may be required to push, pull and lift heavy equipment. Use of portable radios or cell phones to maintain contact and accountability of work activities.  

Working Environment: 

This position is based on Ascension Island, a remote island in the Atlantic Ocean, which may require extended shifts and limited access to amenities. 

Physical Activities: 

Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.  

Who You Are

Required Qualifications  

Must have computer skills and be able to operate a variety of computer programs.Must be able to speak, read and write English fluentlyMust maintain a valid driver’s license from their home country with validity for 12 months from on-site employment date.Must maintain a valid passport from their home country with validity for 12 months from on-site employment dateMust be able to gain and maintain authorized entry onto US military installations.Must meet United States Department of Defense medical requirements necessary to live and work at Ascension IslandTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. 

Additional Required Qualifications  

Minimum Qualifications: 

Valid passport if visa is required 

Education / Certifications: 

High school diploma or equivalent. 

Experience / Skills: 

Must have a minimum of five years of experience in the electrical power generation field in installation, maintenance and repairMust have knowledge of principles of electronics and electricity including generation, conversion, transformation, distribution and utilization. Must be capable of giving and receiving instructions. Must be fluent reading and speaking English 

Role Characteristics

Great interpersonal skills. Customer service oriented. Team player. Ability to multi-task.

Who We Are: 

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 2,000 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 70 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis, and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission-critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.  

EEO Commitment: 

Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 

Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  

Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.

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