Power-Generation Equipment Repairer

Job Description

Since the Army National Guard uses a plethora of electronic systems, power is essential to success. As the Power-Generation Equipment Repairer, you’ll supply the power to run virtually every aspect of Army activity whenever and wherever it’s needed. In this specialty, you’ll support military operations day or night by performing preventive maintenance checks on generation equipment, replacing voltage regulators, governors, or circuit cards, and adjusting frequencies and voltages using technical publications to enhance equipment efficiency.

• Perform preventive maintenance on tactical utility and precise power‑generation sets, internal combustion engines, and related equipment.
• Replace voltage regulators, governors, and circuit cards.
• Adjust frequencies and voltages to improve equipment efficiency.
• Conduct other maintenance tasks as assigned in support of military operations.

• Generator and power plant operations.
• Electrical generation and distribution.
• Diesel generator operation, disassembly, inspection, and maintenance.
• Principles of electrical and electronic circuitry.
• Experience using hand and power tools. (Helpful)
• Interest in electricity and working with large machinery. (Helpful)

Training consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training plus approximately 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training that includes classroom and field practice in maintaining electrical power systems.

• Paid training and a monthly paycheck.
• Montgomery GI Bill, federal and state tuition assistance.
• Retirement benefits for part‑time service.
• Low‑cost life insurance (up to $400,000).
• 401(k)-type savings plan.
• Student loan repayment program (up to $50,000).
• Health care benefits.
• VA home loans.
• Bonuses, if applicable.
• Most non‑prior service candidates earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend (subject to change).

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard.
• Minimum education:
  
  junior in high school, high school diploma, or GED.
• Age between 17 and 35.
• Must pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards.
• Must meet citizenship requirements.