Power Plant Senior Mechanic bei Department of the Army

Not Required

Duties

Maintains records and data in connection with all mechanical maintenance and repair work referring to such records as applicable on subsequent operations.,Accomplishes routine and nonroutine maintenance, repair, modification replacement and major overhaul of mechanical equipment associated with output of electrical power and the timely release of flood water at a large hydroelectric generating plant.,This equipment includes all generating and flood equipment and auxiliaries such as generators, hydraulic turbines, power transformers, oil circuit breakers, compressed air systems and compressors, oil systems, etc.,Suggests ways of improving performance of subordinates and trains employees in what is to be done and how it is to be done by demonstrating proper methods and procedures.,Practices and enforces adherence to rules and regulations of the District Safety Program covering on-the-job conduct, good housekeeping, care of equipment, fire prevention and various other safety precautions.,Makes inspections on a routine and nonroutine basis ascertaining that equipment is functioning properly and establishing needs for repair.,Troubleshoots and diagnoses mechanical equipment failures for necessary repairs and/or installation of equipment for correction of outages and improper operation.,Furnishes special technical and practical guidance to trainees participating training programs for powerplant personnel.,Operates hydroelectric generators from the control room manually, starting units, synchronizing, loading, and tying into the system.,Operates the flood control outlets to release floodwater when conditions are satisfactory downstream of the dam

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. 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 perform the work of a Power Plant Senior Mechanic without more than normal supervision. Have the ability to perform common Power Plant Senior Mechanic tasks and activities. Can organize and participate in the installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment and systems such as generators, turbines, governors, pumps, and compressors at hydroelectric power plants, steam generating plants, nuclear plants, or commercial heavy industrial plants. Have the ability to diagnose, repair, and maintain mechanical power generation systems and to instruct subordinate employees and trainees on the proper performance of this work. - Failure to meet this Screen-out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Fabricates and machines replacement parts for both mechanical and electrical apparatus, piping system, machine bushings, pins, gears, and other parts used in repairing power plant equipment. Employee frequently lifts, carries, or otherwise handles items weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally handles items standing walking bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping positions for extended periods if required. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is required to be performed both inside and outside and is subject to all extremes of weather. Incumbent is subjected to the danger of falls from scaffolds and slings, asbestos, carbon dust, fumes, electric shock, noise, moving machinery, close places in cramped positions, slippery conditions, frequent travel, and other conditions expected from mechanical repair of power plant equipment. Incumbent is subject to abrasions, burns, cuts, and bruises common to the use of hand tools. Incumbent is subject to callback during nonduty hours in cases of equipment failures and/or power outages. Employee is required to observe established safe working procedures. Wearing of respirators, hard hats, hard toe footwear, gloves, goggles, face shields, rubber aprons, rainwear, and earplugs is mandatory in the performance of duties; often works alone.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Other Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is an (CP) 29 - Installation Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.