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, or replace voltage regulators, governors, or circuit cards. You may also adjust 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
Some of the skills you’ll learn
- Generator and powerplant operations
- Electrical generation and distribution
- Diesel generator operation, disassembly, inspection, and maintenance
- Principles of electrical and electronic circuitry
Helpful skills
- Experience using hand and power tools
- Interest in electricity and working with large machinery
Training
Job training for a Power-Generation Equipment Repairer consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn 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.