CERTIFIED DIESEL POWER GENERATION TECHNICIAN

An employee who has graduated and is certified by a diesel technical college or has certifications for receiving training in diesel controls and diesel power train engines. Additionally, two years’ experience with maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of diesel generators is required. Must have a thorough understanding and be qualified to perform generator mechanical and electrical repair and diagnose both engine and electrical component problems as well as troubleshoot, diagnose and repair various diesel engines, governor controls, electronic control functions and knowledge of their standard operation and maintenance. Must have the ability to troubleshoot, diagnose as well as perform emergency repair of analog and digital controls and have the ability to read and understand wiring diagrams and schematics. Must be able to perform planned and corrective maintenance on Standby Diesel Generators. Personnel in this position will follow proper procedures for performing monthly Standby Diesel Generator tests and will be responsible for documenting all test data, maintenance and repairs in the maintenance management program. Personnel working in this position must have knowledge of automatic transfer switches and control logic. Responsibilities for diesel generator units are limited to diesel controls and responsibility terminates at the transfer switch. Personnel working in this position are required to learn hydroelectric mechanical and emergency operation procedures and must be thoroughly familiar with TMWA’s electrical and mechanical LOTO and safety rules and procedures. Working in this position requires the ability to work independently with minimum daily supervision. Personnel working in this position are required to maintain a commitment to acquiring training and education, which will be paid with prior approval to keep current with emerging technologies