91D Power-Generation Equipment Repairer
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance on tactical utility and precise power-generation sets, internal combustion engines, and associated equipment
Skills
- Generator and powerplant operations
- Electrical generation and distribution
- Diesel generator operation, disassembly, inspection, and maintenance
- Principles of electrical and electronic circuitry
Helpful skills include experience using hand and power tools and an interest in electricity and working with large machinery.
Training & advancement
Job training for a Power-Generation Equipment Repairer consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training (learning basic Soldiering skills) and approximately 12 weeks 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 will earn a regular paycheck while learning these valuable job skills and may qualify for tuition assistance.
Civilian career
Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career as a power plant electrician.