Army Prime Power Production SpecialistEnlisted

12P MOS

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Performs electrical assessments, maintenance, QA/QC operations on electric power plants, power generator sets of 500 KW and higher.

Operates and maintains electrical power plants; performs mechanical, electrical and instrumentation functions necessary to install and prepare power station equipment for initial startup; analyzes plant equipment and system operating characteristics to determine operational condition; repairs or overhauls generating equipment and associated systems components; supervises the installation, operation or maintenance of prime power plants and associated systems and equipment; directs preparation of power plant equipment for movement, storage and installation; serves as technical inspector to determine faulty operation/maintenance practices; determines and isolates complex malfunctions, utilizing diagnostic tests, and troubleshooting techniques; determines repair/overhaul required, cost effectiveness, and method of accomplishment for power plant equipment and associated systems.

The engineer senior sergeant inspects and advises on bridging, rafting, and river crossing operations; supervises general engineering activities related to all construction and utility operations; formulates and maintains construction schedules; assist in supervision of troops in assault operations; perform ground and aerial reconnaissance; advises engineer staff section personnel in matters involving combat engineer operations; assist engineering officer in construction planning, scheduling, and material estimating; assist in the preparation of operation orders, standing operating procedures, and contingency plans; coordinates with staff agencies for engineer operational and tactical support; coordinates employment of engineer elements operating with infantry and armored units; inspects construction sites and enforces job specification and safety standards; collects, interprets, analyzes, evaluates, and disseminates intelligence data; provides staff supervision and principal noncommissioned officer direction to units engaged in performing engineering missions; inspects construction and training activities; supervises performance of combat engineering missions; provides advice and makes recommendations to the commander and staff on all matters pertaining to enlisted soldiers and their families; accompanies the commander on inspections, visits and ceremonies; assists in inspection of command activities, facilities and personnel as prescribed by the commander; ensures adherence to command policies; holds First Sergeants' or Sergeants' Major call to announce information and instruction; ensures that newly assigned enlisted personnel are instructed in military courtesy, customs of the service and command regulations or policies; responsible for monitoring training or conducts training of enlisted soldiers; assesses training at all levels and provides feedback to appropriate commanders and leaders; provides counsel and guidance to NCOs and other enlisted soldiers of the command; responsible for and provides guidance on Non-Commissioned Officer Education System (NCOES) and Non-Commissioned Officer Development Program (NCODP); inspects duties performed by subordinate NCOs; notes discrepancies and initiates appropriate corrective action; assists in reception of visitors to the command; serves as president or member of command promotion board or removal board for NCOs, as authorized by regulations; sits as chairperson or member of a command's Military Member of the Quarter/Year competition for enlisted soldiers or NCOs, as directed by local regulations; responsible for quality, control and training of noncommissioned officer evaluation reports (NCOER) while ensuring timely submissions; reviews evaluation reports to determine compliance with policies and procedures and recommends corrective actions on deficiencies to commanders, other leaders and rating officials; performs other duties prescribed by the commander; assists in the professional development of junior and company grade officers.

Supervise personnel and the installation, operation, unit level and direct support maintenance of electrical power plants; coordinates, plans, and schedules team activities; plans for the use, movement, and siting of electrical power plants; estimate manpower, equipment and material necessary to accomplish installation of power station and construction of associated systems; advise subordinate personnel on prime power equipment use, siting, operation and maintenance; manages electrical projects, devises and implements safety programs and serves as LNO for echelons above Corps; supervise QA/QC operations for electrical projects, equipment and contract personnel; the general engineering supervisor supervises general engineering activities related to all construction and utility operations; assist engineering officer in construction planning, scheduling, and material estimating; assist in the preparation of operation orders, standing operating procedures, and contingency plans; provides staff supervision and principal noncommissioned officer direction to units engaged in performing general engineering missions; inspect construction and training activities; supervise performance of combat engineering missions.

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