Description
The prime power production specialist performs electrical assessments, facilities maintenance, QA/QC operations: supervises, operates, installs and performs DS/GS level maintenance on electric power plants, consisting of prime power generator sets of 500 KW and higher; and associated auxiliary systems and equipment. Other duties include LNO and technical advisor to FEMA and other federal organizations.
Core Skills
- power generation system operation
- electrical systems troubleshooting
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- load analysis and power distribution planning
- QA/QC inspection and documentation
- technical report writing
- safety and regulatory compliance
- site assessment and infrastructure surveys
- team leadership and supervision
- liaison and customer coordination
Common Certifications
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Journeyman Electrician License
- NCCER Power Generation Technician Certification
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)
Civilian Career Paths
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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