Army MOS · Engineering
12P Prime Power Production Specialist
Overview
A Prime Power Production Specialist conducts electrical assessments, maintains facilities, and performs quality assurance and quality control operations. They supervise, operate, install, and maintain electric power plants with generator sets rated at 500 kilowatts or higher, support associated systems and equipment, and advise federal organizations such as FEMA.
Minimum clearance: Secret
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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
- Building management system software
Civilian Career Paths
- Electrical Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Construction Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Electrical Generator Systems Technician Certification: Apprentice · Funded · Promotion points
- Electrical Power Testing: Level I · Funded · Promotion points
- Electrical Power Testing: Level II · Funded · Promotion points
- Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis Specialist (L2)
Career Growth
- Electrical Generator Systems Technician Certification: Journeyman · Funded · Promotion points
- Electrical Power Testing: Level III · Funded · Promotion points
- Electrical Power Testing: Level IV · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM) · Funded · Promotion points
What the Work Involves
- Operate or tend stationary engines, boilers, and auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, compressors, or air-conditioning equipment, to supply and maintain steam or heat for buildings, marine vessels, or pneumatic tools.
- Activate valves to maintain required amounts of water in boilers, to adjust supplies of combustion air, and to control the flow of fuel into burners.
- Monitor boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels, and make adjustments to maintain required levels.
- Analyze problems and take appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems.
- Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of boiler operation to ensure that boilers are operating properly.
Related Occupations
- Power Plant Operators
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 12P. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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