Mechanical / Generator Systems Superintendent

FBMG-014 | Fort Buchanan Microgrid | Contingent opportunity WORK

LOCATION:
ON ISLAND
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- | | REQUISITION | FBMG-014 | | CSS CAM LCAT | 253
- Principal Technical Manager (provisional) | | DUTY LOCATION | Fort Buchanan, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico | | WORK ARRANGEMENT | ON ISLAND
- full-time on-site | | REPORTS TO | Construction Manager / Project Superintendent | | EMPLOYMENT | Full-time, project-based; contingent | | REQUIREMENT BASIS | Execution-critical field leader and commissioning trade representative | ## About ERP and the Project Energy Resilience Partners, LLC (ERP) is a tribally led SBA 8(a) federal contractor advancing energy resilience and mission assurance. ERP is deploying a project team for the Fort Buchanan installation-level microgrid in Puerto Rico. The work includes diesel generation, medium-voltage distribution, microgrid controls, protective relaying, fuel infrastructure, fiber communications, optional BESS, integration of existing renewable generation, and full system commissioning. ## Position Summary Lead installation, startup, and turnover of continuous-duty diesel generators and their mechanical auxiliaries, cooling, exhaust, ventilation, fuel/DEF day systems, fire/life-safety interfaces, and vendor field services. This role represents generator and mechanical installation teams in commissioning. ## What You Will Do
- Plan and supervise generator receipt, preservation, setting, alignment, anchorage, auxiliaries, piping, ventilation, exhaust, and equipment interfaces.
- Coordinate OEM services, startup prerequisites, lubrication/cooling/fuel readiness, inspections, pre-functional checks, and load testing.
- Integrate mechanical work with electrical terminations, controls, fuel supply, structures, fire protection, and sound/vibration requirements.
- Maintain equipment records, torque/alignment reports, startup documentation, redlines, punch lists, warranties, spares, and O&M inputs.
- Support functional and integrated microgrid performance testing and correct deficiencies rapidly. ## Minimum Qualifications
- At least 10 years of industrial mechanical or power-generation construction with 5 years supervising generator or rotating-equipment installation.
- Experience with diesel generator auxiliaries, fuel/DEF systems, exhaust, ventilation, startup, and load testing.
- Ability to interpret mechanical/electrical drawings, OEM manuals, test procedures, and quality records.
- Ability to work full-time in Puerto Rico and obtain installation access. ## Preferred Qualifications
- OEM field-service, commissioning, vibration/alignment, NFPA 37/30, USACE CQM, or OSHA 30 experience.
- Spanish proficiency. ## Field, Travel and Employment Conditions
- This is a contingent opportunity dependent on contract award/NTP, project funding, final staffing authorization, Government acceptance when required, and successful installation-access processing.
- When on site, work may involve tropical heat and humidity, rain, uneven terrain, stairs/ladders, construction noise, required PPE, and extended, weekend, outage, emergency, or alternate-shift hours.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States, follow drug-free workplace and conduct requirements, and protect FCI/CUI using only authorized systems and procedures.
- ERP encourages applications from qualified Native American, Puerto Rican, veteran, military-spouse, disabled, and local candidates. ERP provides equal employment opportunity consistent with applicable law. ## Application Materials
- Resume showing month/year dates, employer, role, project scope/value, client, and personal responsibilities.
- Copies of required current licenses/certifications with expiration dates.
- Comparable-project list and references where requested, Puerto Rico availability, earliest mobilization date, and requested employment/consulting arrangement.