Powered Support Systems Mechanic Support (wads)

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A leader in supporting clients in technically demanding industries, Advent's capabilities and services promote innovation & empower our partners to manage risk, protect the information, and achieve organizational objectives. We are proud of our ability to support mission-critical systems in every phase of their lifecycle to ensure our nation’s forces can accomplish their mission.

This position is contingent upon contract award

Position: Powered Support Systems Mechanic Support (WADS)

Location: Joint Base Lewis-McChord supporting Western Air Defense Sector (WADS)

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Must at minimum have an active Secret Level Security Clearance.
• This position requires 3-5 years of experience within the power-production industry. Meet all Federal, State, and Local Government license/certification requirements.

Responsibilities:

• The contractor shall install, inspect, and perform modifications and repairs to electrical power support systems such as electrical power plants and power distribution equipment.
• The contractor shall repair components such as generators, voltage regulators, governors, starter motors, fuel pumps, fuel lines, and oil pumps. Operate manual and remote switches, circuit breakers, rheostats, and other controls on a variety of automatic transfer switches, switchgears, and power distribution panels to perform necessary electric power control and distribution functions. Adjust cycling and synchronization of generators to meet electrical load demand, energizing and de-energizing circuits to control distribution of electric power to busses and feeder circuits, and related equipment.
• The contractor shall perform preventive maintenance on electrical power support systems. Check equipment for fuel, lubricants, coolant, and battery water levels; checks pumps, batteries, fan belts, and spark plugs for wear and tear or replacement. Check engine performance, generator bearings, and oil and temperature gauges. Change fuel filters, oil filters, air filters, and lube oil. Adjust thermal and safety controls.
• The contractor shall train and/or guide lower grade or lesser experienced employees as required.
• The contractor shall troubleshoot electrical power support systems such as electrical power plants and power distribution equipment. Perform visual, auditory, and dimensional checks on system components such as engines and electrical accessories of engines to determine extent of wear and parts to be repaired or replaced.
• The contractor shall perform major repair, replacement, and overhaul of power support system components such as diesel, multi-fuel, or gas turbine engines, and electrical accessories of engines. Analyze and interpret blueprints, wiring schematics, control panel diagrams, technical manuals, and manufacturer's manuals. Adjust, repair, and replace major assemblies and components such as rings, pistons, rods, rod bearings, main bearings, seals, camshaft bearings, valves, valve guides, and gaskets for engines up to 3 to 8 cylinders and 500 horsepower.
• The contractor shall maintain records and documents actions; prepare accurate, complete, and up-to-date records of actions taken, and assure documentation is properly signed and coordinated in a timely manner. Use and maintain various types of hand and/or power tools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, soldering irons, cable pullers, hydraulic benders, and pipe threading machines. In addition, use a wide variety of test equipment including test lamps, multi- meters, circuit analyzers, circuit breaker testers, voltage recording meters, meggers, watt meters, ohmmeters, and ammeters.
• The contractor shall utilize safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• The contractor shall provide, use, and assure proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing (Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE)).
• The contractor shall use and follow locally developed safety programs.
• The contractor shall work alongside other trades, power production, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, in maintaining equipment.
• The contractor shall conduct periodic load-tests to ensure adequacy of system. Troubleshoot and diagnose complex repair situations involving the electrical components of electrical power plants and power distribution equipment. Systems include those with a variety of compressors and a variety of refrigerant controls. Systems use a variety of complicated motor controls and other controls to protect against overload or overheating.
• The contractor shall work with hazardous materials such as asbestos or accumulated waste. Required to wear PPE gear on occasion; require the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.

Advent’s benefits program includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision care, matching 401K, vacation time, sick time, life insurance, disability coverage, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for you and your family.

Advent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are not based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.