About the Position: Serves as Power Plant Senior Mechanic, leading the work f craftsman andtraineesengged in the inspection, cleaning, testing, installation, modification, maintenance,repair, and adjustment of allmechanical equipmentcommon to a hydroelectric power project which consists of a powerhouse, dam or dams, switchyards, and related works.

Duties

Install new equipment and associated piping and controls for power plant modernization. Use manufacturer’s drawings to perform maintenance on industrial power equipment. Use shop mathematics common to heavy industrial machinery used at hydro- electric power plants in order (includes blueprinting reading) to complete assigned tasks. Select the proper tools, equipment, machinery, parts, computer equipment, or software to perform installation, maintenance, repair or placement of equipment and components in power plant associated equipment. Maintains Records of materials used, and originates requisitions for supplies, materials, and tools. Troubleshoot malfunctions of hydroelectric equipment such as main generators, governors, pumps, compressors, turbines, HVAC equipment, and hydraulic equipment in order to ensure operability of equipment.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is subject to a pre- employment drug screening and random testing thereafter
• This position has a Travel requirement of up to 10% of the time.
• This positionis required to obtain and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Government Travel Card.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDefense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Power Plant Senior Mechanic without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Power Plant Senior Mechanic task/activities. I can organize and participate in the installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment at a hydroelectric power project which consist of a powerhouse, switchyards, dam or dame and related works. In addition, I have the ability to install new equipment, piping and controls for modernization; dismantle old mechanical equipment; and perform rigging required for the dismantling and rebuilding of equipment. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey- level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.Knowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)Troubleshooting Physical Effort- The incumbent frequently handles objects weighing up to 45 pounds and lifting and operating heavy and awkward hand tools. Many tasks require significant brute force. The incumbent is required to push, pull, reach, walk, stand, crawl, kneel, bend, and work in cramped positions over and under machinery of all types for sustained periods of time. Working Conditions- Work is primarily inside, however, occasionally works outside or in dirty, confined areas subject to electrical shook, cuts, bruises, burns, etc. Dirt, grease and dampness are frequently encountered and incumbent will be exposed to constant noise from continuous operating machinery. Occasionally, incumbent climbs and works from ladders and scaffolds.

Contacts

• Address RL-W2SR04 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-MOBILE DO NOT MAIL Mobile, AL 36628 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk