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Power Plant Electrician

Employer:	Army National Guard
Job Location:	Auburn , NY
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Industry Type:	Building Owners
Job Description:	Every Army National Guard Post must have its own electricity. As a Power-Generation Equipment Repairer, you'll keep the electricity running smoothly by maintaining and repairing electricity-generating equipment in mobile and stationary power plants. The Power-Generation Equipment Repairer is responsible for supervising and performing maintenance and overhaul of Power-Generation equipment, internal combustion engines and associated equipment. Some of your duties as a Power-Generation Equipment Repairer may include: * Performing maintenance on tactical utility, precise Power-Generation sets, internal combustion engines and associated equipment * Maintaining and repairing motors, generators, switchboards, and control equipment * Maintaining and repairing power and lighting circuits, electrical fixtures, and other electrical equipment * Detecting and locating grounds, open circuits, and short circuits in power distribution cables * Connecting emergency power to the main control board from an emergency switchboard * Operating standard electrical and electronic test equipment * Reading technical guides and diagrams to locate damaged parts of generators and control equipment If you qualify, you will also receive these great benefits * Signing Bonus * A Monthly Paycheck * Montgomery G.I. Bill * Up to 100% Tuition Assistance for College * Student Load Repayment Program * Retirement Benefits * Low-cost Life Insurance (up to $400,00 in coverage) * Base Privileges * Veterans Administration Home Loans * Fly For Free Program Training Job training for a Power-Generation Equipment Repairer consists of nine weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 11 weeks, four days of Advanced Individual Training, including practice in maintaining electrical power systems. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field. You'll learn about: * Generator and power plant operations * Electrical generation and distribution * Diesel generator operation, disassembly, inspection and maintenance * Principles of electrical and electronic circuitry * Further training occurs on the job and through advanced Skills Helpful attributes include: * An ability to use hand and power tools * An interest in working with large machinery * An interest in electricity Civilian Related The skills you learn as a Power-Generation Equipment Repairer will help prepare you for a civilian career as a power plant electrician at a construction company, manufacturer or utility company. Job Requirements * High School Diploma or GED * Between the ages of 17 and 39 * Must be able to pass a physical exam * Must meet citizenship requirements * Normal color vision
Company Description:	Celebrating its 371st anniversary, the Army National Guard, is the largest reserve component of the military. You get the training from us, serve in your own community, and are much more marketable for the higher paying jobs you are now seeking. We provide our members with college tuition assistance and offer attractive signing bonuses and paid training in all of our career fields. The Army National Guard has career opportunities in every State and four U.S. Territories with more than 3,600 training locations and 350,000 members.