Army MOS · Logistics
91D Tactical Power Generation Specialist
Overview
A Tactical Power Generation Specialist supervises operations and performs field level maintenance on power generation equipment, internal combustion engines, and associated equipment rated up to 200 kilowatts. The specialist overhauls but does not rebuild this equipment and does not maintain turbine engine driven generators.
Core Skills
- generator and engine maintenance
- electrical power distribution basics
- preventive maintenance and inspection
- fault isolation and troubleshooting
- field repair under austere conditions
- technical manual interpretation
- safety and lockout tagout procedures
- load management and balancing
- maintenance scheduling and recordkeeping
- inventory and parts management
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
- Computerized maintenance management system software CMMS
- Cummins INSITE
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical 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 · STAR
- Electrical Power Testing: Level II · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
- Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis Specialist (L2)
Career Growth
- Electrical Generator Systems Technician Certification: Journeyman · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
- Electrical Power Testing: Level III · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
- Electrical Power Testing: Level IV · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) · Funded · Promotion points
What the Work Involves
- Use handtools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, or precision instruments, as well as power tools, such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, or jacks and hoists.
- Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
- Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
- Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
- Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
Related Occupations
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
- Rail Car Repairers
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 91D. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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