Sr. Instrument Control Technician

Who We Are:

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 2,000 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 70 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.

Who You Are:

Versar Global Solutions is seeking a Sr. Instrument Control Technician who will report to the Power Plant Manager; reporting structure may change based on assignment requirements.

What You'll Do:

• Serve under the direction of Power Plant Manager to operate and maintain power plant equipment;
• Promote and maintain safety following established safe work practices and procedures;
• Work as part of electrical teams or line crews to perform routine installation maintenance, and repairs on electrical power control equipment, high voltage switchgear, distribution networks, or diesel power generators;
• Report to the Plant Manager on all special occurrences such as emergency outages and corrective actions taken to maintain service. Anticipate unscheduled load changes, and detect early indications of equipment malfunctions in order to maintain continuous service;
• Troubleshoot and overhaul, rebuild, or make comparable major repairs to Gensets, powered support systems, vehicles, and other major components (e.g., engines, generators, alternators, gears, compressors, and hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical components);
• Assist in the control and distribution of the mechanical and electrical makeup and operation of powered support systems such as those described above, including their major mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components;
• Troubleshoot and repair diesel, gasoline, and/or multi-fuel engines (e.g., overhauling those of 3 to 16 cylinders and up to 2MW of power);
• Gear and govern components for controlling, changing, or transferring speed and power;
• Assist in maintaining electrical power through the power plant and primary distribution system, and in the operation of the central switchboard to actuate controlled circuit breakers, transformers, and switches in order to regulate and maintain proper voltage on the distribution lines;
• When malfunctions occur, assist to isolate and bypass the fault in order to maintain service or take actions to shed low priority loads when full service cannot be maintained;
• Ensure correct testing and isolation procedures are followed before working on de-energized High Voltage Networks or Switchgear;
• Execute the company's policy and procedure for proper and efficient operation of the power plants and distribution network in NS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba;
• As directed by the Senior Plant Manager.

Plant Operator duties and responsibilities:

• Monitors the distribution of electric power to various distribution points;
• Operates switchboard controls to adjust controlled circuit breakers, transformers, and switches to regulate and maintain proper voltage on the distribution lines and at the power generation plant;
• Bring Generators online, parallel generators, and bring generators offline;
• Report abnormal operating conditions and reroute power through alternate feeders to user areas in case of emergency cutouts or extensive scheduled repair;
• Notifies repair crews of the location of failure and assures that circuits are open and tagged before work is started;
• Keeps an hourly log of meter readings and records shutdowns, connection and disconnection of circuits, and similar occurrences.

What You'll Bring:

• Two years of experience operating power plants;
• Two years relay calibration and repair;
• Experience in medium to large scale O&M prime power diesel gensets (50-60-liter engines);
• Experienced working with other technical staff;
• Ability to read and use technical manuals, illustrations, diagrams, schematics, and similar guides covering the complete assembly, troubleshooting, and layout of powered support systems;
• Experienced working in international work environments with expatriate or US military;
• Certified Pilot Wire/Differential Relay Systems Operator, capable of handling specialized power systems software and electro-optic communication processors. The Operator shall be able to troubleshoot faulty software, make programming changes as required, and be fully familiar with power flow power factors and power patch algorithms.
• All licenses/certifications shall be based in the US. Smart grid technicians will be using SEL relays and equipment that require SEL certification.
• A thorough knowledge of the mechanical and electrical makeup and operation of powered support systems such as those described above, including their major mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components including:
  • Standard Diesel generators
  • Controls
  • Switchgear
• Must be fluent in English, both written and verbal, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to follow troubleshooting procedures and use deductive reasons to isolate the fault; and provide step by step feedback on all steps taking;
• Ability to take specific verbal and written directions and carry out directions from the shift supervisor. Decisions made are covered by specific, well-established work methods and procedures;
• In the event problems arise, mechanics at this level are able to take corrective action in accordance with instructions or notify their supervisor;
• Experience in providing prime power O&M Services to clients
• Two years of experience operating power plants.
• Two years relay calibration and repair

Location Requirements

The position will primarily work onsite at NS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; additional task orders and sites may be assigned as required.

EEO Commitment

Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.

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