LOGCAP – Power Generation Supervisor

LOGCAP – Power Generation Supervisor (OCN) – Iraq 

This Opportunity 

Seeking a full-time Power Generation Supervisor in Iraq in support of LOGCAP V. Join our team and grow with us as we provide best in-class services that help clients solve their most complex challenges.   

Your Impact

• Serve as the Power Plant Manager for the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) services of prime power plant and client interface. 
• Report to the Site Manager all special occurrences such as emergency outages and corrective actions taken to maintain service. 
• Control and distribute electrical power through the power plant and primary distribution system and operate the central switchboard to actuate remotely controlled circuit breakers, transformers, and switches in order to regulate and maintain proper voltage on the distribution lines. 
• Closely monitor plant parameters of various feeders. 
• Observe operation of relays on feeders and remote operation of numerous substations, detect indications of deteriorating conditions, and ensure that equipment is operating within safe limits. 
• Utilize judgment in interpreting guidelines such as load shedding priority schedule, operating criteria of equipment, schematics, and wiring diagrams. 
• When malfunctions occur, determine and take actions to isolate and bypass the fault in order to maintain service or take actions to shed low priority loads when full service cannot be maintained. Inform high voltage electricians of the location of failure, cause, repairs needed, and assure that circuits are open and tagged before work is started. 
• Plan operating programs, develop standard schedules for operating and maintenance activities, and make periodic inspections of the power plant and camp facilities to insure smooth functioning. 
• Monitors the distribution of electric power to various distribution points. 
• Operates switchboard controls to adjust controlled circuit breakers, transformers, and switches to regulate and maintain proper voltage on the distribution lines and at the power generation plant. 
• Bring Generators online, parallel generators, and bring generators offline. 
• Report abnormal operating conditions and reroute power through alternate feeders to user areas in case of emergency cutouts or extensive scheduled repair. 
• Notifies repair crews of the location of failure and assures that circuits are open and tagged before work is started. 
• Keeps an hourly log of meter readings and records shutdowns, connection and disconnection of circuits, and similar occurrences. 
• Maintain close relationships with Military prime power group to ensure all their requirements are fully met in accordance with the contractual requirements. 
• Represent VGS during weekly conferences calls, negotiations, other meetings in the field and be able to speak authoritatively while recognizing the limitations of your own professional knowledge and credentials. 
• Maintain constant awareness of available resources including personnel, space, equipment, and funding. 
• Plan and coordinate with the Site Manager the storage, transport and procurement of equipment and supplies required for execution at the site. 
• Take direct charge of working operations of the power plant in special situations such as major equipment breakdowns, operating emergencies, or during installation of new equipment systems. Report findings to the Site Manager. 
• Abide by and adhere to all requirements in General Order #1 in conformity with US military standards and practices. 
• Perform work in Indoor and/or outdoor environment with very adverse and harsh conditions (i.e., hot, dry, duty, desert environment with average temperatures of 30 degrees in the winter and 130 degrees in the summer months). Which also requires personal protective equipment (PPE) for some situations. PPE includes, but is not limited to, head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices. 
• Must be able to work overhead with arms raised for extended periods with great deal of standing, climbing, bending, and stooping.  
• Follow all VGS standard policies and practices. 
• Other duties as determined. 

Who You Are 

Required Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and be able to operate a variety of computer programs.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently
• Must maintain a valid driver's license from their home country with validity for 12 months from on-site employment date.
• Must maintain a valid passport from their home country with validity for 12 months from on-site employment date
• Must satisfy and maintain CENTCOM medical requirements to include COVID-19 vaccinations
• Must be able to gain and maintain authorized entry onto US military installations.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Experience in medium to large scale O&M prime power diesel gensets Liter engines). 
• Experienced in managing technical staff, inspectors and support personnel. 
• Experienced working in international work environments with expatriates or US military. 
• Proactive nature and strong interpersonal skills in collaborating, communicating and working with (1) Other senior managers and staff (to include home Office management team), (2) Local and International subcontractors; (3) Army Corps of Engineers military representatives; and (4) Local officials as required. 
• Experience in providing prime power O&M Services to clients. 

Role Characteristics  

• Great interpersonal skills. 
• Customer service oriented. 
• Team player. 
• Ability to multi-task. 

Who We Are:

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 2,000 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 70 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.

EEO Commitment 

Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.

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