Overview
The Prime Power Production Specialist performs electrical assessments, facilities maintenance and quality assurance/quality control operations on electric power plants.
Job duties
- Operate and maintain electrical power plants
- Perform mechanical, electrical and instrumentation functions necessary to install and prepare power station equipment for initial startup
- Analyze plant equipment and system operating characteristics to determine operational condition
- Perform electrical assessments of electrical distribution systems and facilities
- Repair or overhaul generating equipment and associated systems components
Training
Job training for a Horizontal Construction Engineer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 30 weeks of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. To qualify as a Prime Power Production Specialist, you must complete AIT and then earn one of three Additional Skill Identifiers: Prime Power Production Instrumentation Specialist (ASI-E5), Prime Power Production Mechanical Specialist (ASI-S2), or Prime Power Production Electrical Specialist (ASI-S3). Some of the skills you'll learn are: Installation, operation and maintenance of power generation and distribution assets Isolating and troubleshooting complex malfunctions Electrical equipment repair
Required ASVAB score
Skilled Technical (ST): 107 Electronics (EL): 107 General Technical (GT): 110 Learn more about the ASVAB .
Helpful skills
- Interest in electricity, science and math
- Interest in working with your hands
- Preference for doing physical work
Civilian career relevance
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in electrical engineering or power distribution
Recruiter verification required. North Dakota availability, qualifications, training length, incentives and service terms can change.
Source: Army National Guard career record · Updated 2023-07-17