Army MOS · Engineering
S2 Mechanical Equipment Maintenance (Power Station)
Overview
The Mechanical Equipment Maintenance, Power Station, specialty identifies positions requiring Soldiers qualified in maintaining mechanical equipment used in electrical power production. The required qualifications cover unit, direct support, and general support maintenance.
Core Skills
- mechanical systems maintenance
- power generation equipment repair
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- troubleshooting and diagnostics
- reading technical manuals and schematics
- safety and lockout/tagout procedures
- maintenance scheduling and documentation
- parts and inventory management
- quality assurance and testing
- basic electrical systems knowledge
Civilian Software & Tools
- Fluke Corporation FlukeView Forms
- Megger PowerDB
- SAP software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Windows
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Construction Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Balancing and Interchange Certification (BI)
- Balancing, Interchange, and Transmission Operator Certification (BT)
- Certified Control Systems Technician: Level I (CCST-I) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Control Systems Technician Specialist: Level II (CCST-II) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) · Funded · Promotion points
Career Growth
- Electrical Generator Systems Technician Certification: Apprentice · Funded · Promotion points
- Electrical Generator Systems Technician Certification: Journeyman · Funded · Promotion points
- NABCEP Photovoltaic Associate™ · Funded · Promotion points
- Reliability Coordinator Operator · Funded · Promotion points
- Transmission Operator · Funded · Promotion points
What the Work Involves
- Inspect and test equipment to locate damage or worn parts and diagnose malfunctions, or read work orders or schematic drawings to determine required repairs.
- Repair and rebuild defective mechanical parts in electric motors, generators, and related equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
- Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
- Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
- Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.
Related Occupations
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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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