You will serve as a Electric Power Controller in the Public Works Department, MCRD, Parris Island, SC. The position's purpose is to ensure the proper operation of the electrical co-generation system and steam production of the Combined Heat and Power Plant. Responsible for producing electrical power by gas turbine generator, diesel generator, and solar production and ensuring proper distribution of purchased electricity. Responsible for ensuring steam production and distribution for facilities.

Duties

You will be responsible for the starting, stopping and proper operation of the gas turbine generator and associated equipment. You will be responsible for relaying instructions to the following shift operator to include problems encountered and corrective actions taken. You will be responsible for monitoring and adjusting set points and other settings of the base microgrid along with all of the solar arrays and the BESS battery bank. You will be responsible for oversight and management of the plant operations and work with Boiler Operators to supply the steam and electricity necessary to meet the base requirements. You will decide what work must be done to correct problems.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain, at the minimum, a class three American Society of Power Engineers boiler operator's license.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to complete a annual physical and auditory exam.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: The ability to perform, under normal supervision, the tasks of an WG-5407-11 Electric Power Controller demonstrated through experience including operating an entire system for a Combined Heat and Power Plant; Producing electrical power via gas turbine, diesel, and solar production. Ensuring proper distribution of electricity; Responsible for steam production and distribution; Directing personnel to maintain safe and efficient plant operation. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address MCRD ERR PI SC Post Office Box 5159 Parris Island, SC 29905 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]