POWER CONTROLLER - FEDERAL GOV WHS FMD - ARLINTON VA PENTAGON
(2012-09)
- Monitor, operate, maintain and make repairs to Generator Systems.
- Monitor, operate and inspect uninterrupted power supplies (UPSs) and Power distribution units (PDUs).
- Start and place generators in service as required by the demand for power adjust voltage regulators, equalizing the phase voltage, synchronizing the Generators, adjusting governors and closing circuit breakers.
- Examine and test, as part of a rigid maintenance schedule, fuel storage tanks and supply lines and pump systems; gauges, indicators and meters, air cleaners and turbochargers; fuel injectors and manifolds; exhaust silencers and engine exhaust systems; diesel engine, reduction gear and automatic engine controls.
- Perform routine and special generator plant maintenance.
ELECTRONIC MEC - FAIRFAX COUNTY GOV - Fairfax, VA
(2010-01 - 2012-09)
- Respond to service calls for generator units, automatic transfer switches and associated equipment. Perform preventive maintenance and periodically Inspects generator units.
- Diagnoses problems using appropriate test equipment, make repairs and test equipment To ensure proper functionality.
- Perform indicated repairs. Complete all semi-annual inspections.
- Interface with facility management to answer any question, informing of how/when Service will be restored. Coordinate activities with utilities.
- Perform schedule preventive maintenance on equipment in accordance with establish Procedures. Generate preventive maintenance records for entry into recordkeeping system.
- Periodically inspects generator sets I.E. outside appearance, fluid, ETC. and where Appropriate, refills fluids according to manufacture specifications. Test equipment under Present loads and observes operation, reporting leaks, unusual noises, changing in output.
GENERATOR MECHANIC - IAP WORD SERVICES - Cape Canaveral, FL Iraq
(2007-07 - 2009-07)
- Installs and operates electrical power plants, distribution equipment, automatic transfer panels, and Checks equipment for serviceability. Diesel and engines, generators, switchgear, and other power plant power plant auxiliary equipment.
- Modifies equipment according to technical publications.
- 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.
- Operators high voltage switches, circuit breakers, rheostats, and other controls on switchboards and distribution panels.
- Performs electrical power control and distribution functions.
- Performs inspections. Interprets inspection findings and determines corrective action.
- Identifies and records engine and generator malfunctions.
- Troubleshoots malfunctions and inspects parts for excessive wear and other conditions.
- Uses precision test equipment.
- Removes, repairs, and replaces defective power generating equipment components.
- Inspects and replaces gauges and meters.
- Bench checks components and subassemblies.
- Tests and calibrates repaired items.
- Reviews performance data and maintenance records to determine adequacy of maintenance.
- Interprets data related to electrical power generating systems required by specific location/project to prevent potential system failure.
- Advises on problems installing and repairing electrical power production equipment.
- Solves maintenance problems.
- Studies layout drawings, and wiring and schematic diagrams.
- Maintains records.
- Posts entries on operation, inspection, and maintenance records.
- Installation & Maintenance consist off equipment from Caterpillar, Cummins, Perkins, Asco and Zenith switch gear.
- Gen set range for 30 KW to 1800KW
POWER PRODUCTION MECHANIC - IAP WORLD SERVICES - Panama City, FL Iraq
(2005-09 - 2006-09)
- Operate & maintain 16 Megawatt power plant (All A & B services from Aggreko Power generation standards)
- Assists in overall maintenance MEP -12 , 6 Megawatt Military Mobile power plant
- Install generators switchgear transfer switch (Auto & manual) for sites ranging from 22 to 100 KW. Monitor UPS system for critical facilities.
- Complete maintenance on all lights carts & auxiliary back up power units.
GENERATOR TECHNICIAN - ITT SYSTEMS - COLO SPRINGS CO Kuwait
(2003-03 - 2005-01)
- Maintain, diagnose and repair Army 2KW, 5KW, 10KW, 15KW, 30KW, 60KW, 100KW & 200KW at the Organizational, Direct, and General Support levels. Power generation maintenance.
- Troubleshoot problems associated with equipment, identify and record malfunctions
- Conduct structure training for deployed military personnel
POWER PRODUCTION MECHANIC - RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - Panama City, FL Qatar
(2002-09 - 2003-11)
- U.S. Harvest Eagle/Falcon (Mep-12, 750 kw) Commercial (Aggreko KTTA19 Cummins 850 kw) power plants, government mobile electric back up generators light carts, air compressor, start carts, shop equipment
- Operate and maintain diesel engines, generators, generating plants, high and low voltage distribution circuits. Panels accessory equipment.
- Troubleshoot problems associated with equipment, identify and record malfunctions
- Conduct structure training for deployed military personnel.
POWER PRODUCTION TECH - VINNELL BROWN AND ROOT - Fairfax, VA Turkey
(1998-01 - 2002-01)
- Operation Northern Watch Incirlik AB. Turkey (Jan 98 to 31 July 02) 249 Engineer Bat. - Train incoming personnel on EMP-Electro- Motive Division and MEP-12 5.7 megawatt capacity plant on generator, and power plant operations, electrical generation distribution, diesel generator operation, disassembly, inspection and maintenance.
- Logistical support on plant feeder distribution, capacity BANK equipment and associated apparatus.
- Maintain all documentation on inspections for historical reference.
- Provide all required organizational and intermediate level maintenance repair of Combined Task Force Power Plant. Assist US Army team on all required annual inspections (depot level maintenance and repair). Perform daily inspections on all standby Tent City standby load shedding units ranging from 30 to 200 kW generators
FIELD SERVICE MECHANIC - PIGNIUQ MANAGEMENT - Anchorage, AK
(1995-12 - 1998-01)
- Perform preventive maintenance inspections as well as operating and maintaining prime power plant and emergency standby equipment including six 3-megawatt Cooper Bessemer diesel-drive generators totaling an 18-MW plant capability which produces 13,800 volts at 60 cycles per second.
- Start engines and make adjustments needed to produce the prescribed amount of electric current, accomplish
- Periodically observe engines and auxiliary equipment for proper levels of performance
- Examine external parts such as crankshafts, pistons, and cylinders for unusual wear patterns prior to disassembly in order to determine the reason for malfunctioning and the extent of repair required.
- Assist in overhauling engines and generators, replacing worn and defective parts, and making final adjustments prior to reassemble.
- Overhaul water-cooled two stage air compressor. All repairs on waste heat recoveries system.
- Read and analyze meters, gauges, and other instruments and record data including temperature, oil pressure, air pressure, and vacuum cylinder pressure so that thorough operational history is available for all maintenance personnel.
- Assist in 1,000 to 20,000 hr. Inspections of units including governors, fuel pumps, injectors, water pumps, and oil pumps.
GENERATOR MECHANIC - ALLMAKES - Kingdom, Bosnia
(1993-01 - 1995-12)
As a mechanic on a mobile generator team, performed organizational, preventive, and field maintenance on diesel engine generators for all military and civilian support provided by the United Nations; provided 24-hour service and responded to emergency calls related generator and distribution panel malfunctions.
- Provided technical generator operating training to tenant organizations pertaining to generators ranging form 3.9 to 400 KVA-manual and autosync.
- Conducted preventative maintenance inspections for 134 operating generator sets.
- Performed 200-through 10,000-hour inspections, engine and generator.
- Maintained records as required by applicable technical requirements.
- Installed all associated auxiliary systems; maintained and adjusted switch
PROPERTY SUPPORT GENERATOR TECHNICIAN - AIG - New York, NY NYC
(2005-02 - 2005-02)
Management of E(mergency) D(isaster) P(roject) 8mw mobile generator System. Includes storage, testing (storage and site maintenance of all equipment, updating of permits, inspections and certifications, coordinations, Coordination of fuel deliveries and interfacing with design engineer, building Engineers, property managers and installing contractor.
- Driving and setting in place all equipment necessary for implementing the emergency situation.
- Respond to emergency situations on a short call basis.
- Involvement with yearly electrical "pull the plug" tests at the properties.
- Involvement with all aspects of electrical and mechanical systems testing, maintenance, and upgrades.