Diesel Engine Specialist/ General Mechanic

Description

Location: Ridgecrest, CA

Status: Part-Time to Full-Time - On-site

Compensation: $ 27.50 - $32.00 hour

Required Clearance: Secret

US Citizenship required: Yes

About Us: RTL Networks, Inc. is a rapidly growing company primarily focused on providing information technology (IT) support services and personnel to various commercial and government customers for extended-term contracts. By providing a wide array of professional services and products, we help our customers leverage technology and operate confidently in their technology environments to ensure resource predictability, security, and reliability to meet business objectives.

Requirements

Key responsibilities and required knowledge for the Diesel Engine Specialist role include:

• Self-Motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Maintain, trouble shoot diagnosis, adjust and repair.
• Overhaul back up power systems such as gas, diesel and propane generators
• Conduct preventative maintenance, including but not limited to oil changes, filter replacements, coolant level checks
• Cleaning to prevent buildup of dirt and debris to ensure optimal performance
• Inspect and test generators and generators sets to identify problems and ensure proper operations
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues within the generator systems.
• Ensure all work complies with all health, safety and environmental protocols
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to organize, prioritize and handle multiple task

Qualifications:

• Examining machines and mechanical equipment to diagnose sources of trouble, dismantling or partly dismantling machines and performing 
• Duties also include preparing written specifications for major repairs or to produce parts ordered from machine shops, reassembling machines and making all necessary adjustments for operation.
• Requires rounded training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience. 
• Ability to assemble or install equipment and components requiring basic wiring, soldering, or connections; 
• Perform routine tasks and tests, such as tensile or hardness testing, operate and adjust basic test equipment, and record test data
• Gather and maintain engineering records, perform calculations using established formulas, and plot data to create simple curves and graphs. To industry standards and installation techniques
• Minimum 5 years’ experience

Desired Qualification (not required , but a plus):

• EGSA Certification: Certification by the Electrical Generating Systems Association, Journeyman or Technician Level
• ASE Certifications: Automotive Service Excellence Medium/Heavy Truck Certifications, Specifically T2 Diesel Engines and T6 Electrical/Electronic Systems
• Opacity Verification" Valid California Air Resources Board (CARB) or district approved certification
• Safety Training: possession of Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure training certifications

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time.
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for clearance at this location.

NOTE:

• The applicant selected for this position must have and be able to maintain Active Security Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Applicants must have a valid driver’s license for this position and will be subject to verification.
• Chosen applicants must pass pre-employment drug screening, credit review, and a criminal background check.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin  

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