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Position Title:
GENERATOR TECHNICIAN/WARM BASE
Position Number:
019
Project Worksite:
Central Office/AMD (1 position), JFK (3 positions), Redemption (3 positions), C.H. Rennie (3 positions), Duport Road (2 positions), LIBR (1 position)
Deadline for submission: Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 5:00pm Liberia Time
About PREVAIL:
PREVAIL, or the Partnership for Research on Vaccines and Infectious Diseases in Liberia, is a clinical research partnership between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Liberian Ministry of Health
Summary of Position:
The Generator Technician will be responsible for managing all repairs and routine preventive maintenance of the PREVAIL Generators/equipment. The position will be expected to diagnose, repair, and report any operational issues identified during routine operations and testing of the generators. S/he will perform voltage testing on generators based on power surge and consumption requirements. S/he will re-wire, adjust and install control panels and voltage regulators, and will adjust speed controls and various operational settings as required.
Essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Description of Responsibilities:
 Diagnose and repairs minor problems with generators, transfer switches, switchgear, and other minor mechanical and electrical equipment.
 In the absence of the service provider, performs routine preventive maintenance tasks such as lubrication and load testing.
 Tests systems for efficiency and output and ensures the generators are producing the required power or load.
 Fully participates in installation of new generators and other power generation systems.
 Monitors gauges and meters to ensure that the generators are operating efficiently.
 Performs routine maintenance checks and services on generators, such as oil changes and filter replacements.
 Troubleshoots problems with electrical or mechanical equipment to identify the source of the issue.
 Monitors fuel consumption and orders additional fuel as needed based on fuel consumption logs and reports.
 Conducts daily fuel dipping to determine the generators fuel consumption levels.
 Assists in preparing generators for installation as needed.
 Responsible for the safe and proper operation of the Generators/equipment, using local automatic/manual modes of operation.
 Starts, stops, synchronizes, and regulates power and reactive loads on turbine-generators. Partnership for Research on Vaccines and Infectious Diseases in Liberia (PREVAIL) Liberia – U.S. Joint Clinical Research Partnership The Mitchell Group, Inc. (TMG)
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 Maintains power-plant operating log and prepares power generation and transmission equipment operating reports.
 Prepares equipment malfunction reports, makes inspections and from observation, determines whether equipment is operating properly.
 Keeps track of weekly or monthly generators service logs.
 Inspects all generators service parts before and after service and makes sure that the right parts are replaced.
 Assists with other duties as required.
Skills:
 Exceptional communication skills to work with team and customers directly on occasion.
 Ability to write weekly updates and monthly reports on generator operations and fuel consumption and weekly or monthly generator service.
 Must have computer skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint and be able to transfer information from the logbook to the electronic.
Leadership Competencies:
 Able to work within a team of three or more staff and good team player.
Qualifications:
 Education: High School Graduate is a must; Diploma / Certificate from a recognized Technical Vocational and Training (TVET) Institute in Machinery/ Electricity, or other related fields. Associate degree is an added advantage.
 In-depth understanding of diesel engine and/or generator technology.
 Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical issues on diesel generator.
 Proficient with estimating time required to complete tasks.
 Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of proven experience working as generator technician in managing power generators.
Application Instructions:
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