Generator Technician

Job description / Role

- Performs preventive maintenance on uninterrupted power supply systems, generators, and air compressors to maintain system operation and reliability to ensure uninterrupted power and continuous air supply to critical facilities, equipment and systems.

- Diagnose issues, disassemble engines and examine parts for defects and excessive wear.

- Must be able to rebuild and recondition components common to electrical power generating systems.

- Repairs and maintains remote standby generator systems and prime power generators, to maintain and provide a reliable communications system and electric power to all project staff and RAI personnel.

- Installs, repairs and maintains new and replacement generator systems to enhance communications systems reliability.

- Inspects, tests, evaluates, calibrates and updates generator systems and wiring to improve reliability and to assure dependability and safety and compliance.

- Orders and stocks building supplies, materials and parts (e.g. evaporative motors, belts, hardware, paints, cooler pumps, bearings, fans, tools, plumbing parts, etc.) to replace materials consumed and assure their availability for assigned projects, scheduled maintenance, and emergency responses.

- Analyzes electrical circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings, and installs, repairs, calibrates, services or replaces electrical devices and systems to prevent overload.

- Responds to 24-hour emergency calls to repair remote generator systems.

- Obtains telephone/written estimates and quotes of materials and equipment needed for repairs and the completion of job tasks.

- Inspects facilities (e.g. houses, trailer, buildings, etc); equipment (e.g. fire safety, generators, compressors, etc.); systems (e.g. electrical, plumbing, power sources, etc.); and work of vendors to determine condition of facilities, safe operation of equipment, quality and safety of work, and scheduled maintenance.

- Monitors weekly generator performance to maintain communication system reliability.

- Interprets wiring diagrams in order to install generator systems.

- Maintains cost, inspection, and maintenance records on generators and power systems to document maintenance work and equipment replacement.

- Evaluates vendor bids to purchase necessary equipment and supplies for generator systems

Requirements

- Teamwork - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish & maintain effective partnerships and working relationships with people in multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity & respect of diversity.

- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in English for reports and all correspondence.

- Must be knowledgeable about current state and federal regulations and safety rules and requirements for the trade.

- Proper use and hazards of chemical materials (e.g. paints, wood primers, roof coatings, caustic acids).

- Applications of utility, generator, and UPS power and under what circumstances they are to be used.

- Generator system circuit boards.

- Fabrication techniques and equipment required.

About the Company

RA International is a major force within the remote site and developing country support services sector. We have many years experience of providing government institutions, United Nations, NGOs, and major multinationals with all the services they need to quickly establish and maintain sites in Post-Conflict, the Oil and Gas, and Mining and Minerals industries.

We pride ourselves in our commitment to getting the job done, as quickly and effectively as possible. Here's some fast facts:

• Our Company Headquarters are in Dubai, UAE, with offices and projects in Afghanistan, Sudan, Southern Sudan, Kenya and Chad • We currently employ over 1000 international and national staff • The company was founded in 2003 as part of the Duncan-Narfeldt Group Ltd • RA International draws on 40 years experience in project management and support services in post-conflict environments and remote locations worldwide.