Power Production Mechanic

Amentum is seeking a Power Production Mechanic out of Las Vegas, NV. The primary purpose of this position is to install, operate, inspect, maintain, and repair electrical power production equipment and associated components; electrical distribution equipment, diesel, gasoline, and/or multi-fuel engines, aircraft arresting barriers, real property installed generators, mobile electrical power systems, fire suppression systems and associated support equipment.

Compensation & Benefits HIRING HOURLY Rate of Pay: $37.53; Hourly rate set by CBA. This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com

Essential Responsibilities:

• Installs, inspects, and performs modifications and repairs to electrical power support systems such as electrical power plants and power distribution equipment.

• Performs preventive maintenance on electrical power support systems. Performs major repair, replacement, and overhaul of power support system components such as diesel, multi-fuel, or gas engines, and electrical accessories of engines.

• Troubleshoots electrical power support systems such as electrical power plants and power distribution equipment.

• Maintains, inspects, repairs, diagnoses, and modifies aircraft arresting systems.

• Maintains records and documents actions.

• Performs standard computations relating to load requirements of electrical circuits.

• Proficient in the use of electrical hand tools and test and measurement equipment.

• Utilizes safety practices and procedures, follows established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

• Guides and conducts on-the-job training for less experienced personnel.

• Knowledge of principles of electricity (AC/DC), solid state circuitry, and safety rules and regulations pertaining to powered support systems. Knowledge of the theory and operation of internal combustion diesel and gasoline engines.

• Knowledge of the operation of emergency generator power systems. Knowledge of regulations, procedures, and policies related to records maintenance and documentation.

• Skill in reading, interpreting, and using wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, technical orders, technical publications, and similar guides.

• Must be able to distinguish colors and shades of colors.

• Skill in using hand and power tools, instruments, test equipment, and electrical meters to include special tools such as hydraulic knock-out tools, hammers, drills, valve spring compressors, and micrometers.

• Skill in installing, operating, inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and modifying generators, automatic transfer switches, and uninterruptable power systems; and in maintaining, overhauling, repairing, and reconditioning internal combustion engines, both diesel and gasoline.

• Skill in troubleshooting complex situations related to electrical power generators. Ability to apply shop procedures, policies, written and oral instructions, and directives sufficient to provide training to others.

• Must be able to obtain an airfield driver’s license; position requires a Secret Security clearance.

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in power generation equipment repairs. 
• Must be able to obtain and retain a Nevada driver's license.
• Must accomplish OSHA 10-Hour Construction Training.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid card.
• Must pass a pre-hire drug screening and Fit-for-Duty physical.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision or guidance.
• Must respond to service calls within the allowable time frame.
• May have to drive a motor vehicle up to a 2 1/2-ton truck. 
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Emergency overtime may be required.
• Will need to bring: Social Security Card, original state issued birth certificate or Naturalized Certificate and valid driver’s license. 
• Must be willing to travel/work up to 50% of time.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required to maintain a U.S. government issued clearance.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

• Performs work that involves frequent bending, reaching, crouching, standing, and arm movement. Sometimes must work in a