Power Production Technician

About the role

Amentum is hiring a Power Production Technician in Abu Dhabi to provide OM&R support for generators, automatic transfer switches (ATS), synchronization gears and light carts, and refueling support so that all operational generators can be refueled on an ongoing basis. The contractor also inspects and maintains equipment and performs facility management and maintenance and repair of fuel systems supporting stationary and emergency backup generators.

Key responsibilities

• Install, remove and operate electrical power generating and control systems, automatic or manual transfer switches and associated equipment
• Check equipment for serviceability and ensure it complies with publications, policies and directives
• Inspect, test and service safety, fuel, lubrication, cooling and air-pressure systems, pumps, regulators, governors and accessories
• Read instruments such as ammeters, voltmeters, frequency meters, synchro scopes and engine gauges
• Adjust engine-generator systems to maintain proper voltage, current, frequency and synchronization, and synchronize multiple generators
• Operate medium and low-voltage generators, including start-up, load transfer, generation and shutdown, and monitor output performance
• Keep adequate fuel stores and switch generators to allow servicing of units taken offline
• Work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on shifts where continuous power is required
• Follow technical orders, manufacturer instructions, industry standards and safety requirements, and report safety issues to supervisors

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent, valid driver's license, and power production journeyman or master technician status
• At least 5 years' experience in the electrical power generation field
• Ability to manage resources and activities for installation, operation, maintenance and repair of power-generating systems
• Knowledge of electronics and electricity, wiring diagrams, schematics and technical publications
• Experience with generators from 5 to 4,300 kW desired
• Must obtain and maintain facility credentials; US citizenship is required for this location

Required skills

• Operating and maintaining generators and internal combustion engines
• Use of test equipment and interpretation of instrument readings
• Grounding practices, environmental policies and safety rules