DG & Power Engineer

Established in 2010, Apache Technical Services has been operating in Afghanistan's telecommunications and technical services industry for over 16 years. With extensive experience in telecom infrastructure, technical field operations, and network maintenance, we are committed to delivering reliable and high-quality services to our clients.

As part of our ongoing operations, we are looking for a qualified, experienced, and motivated DG & Power Engineer to join our technical team.

• Install, commission, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot diesel generators (DGs) and telecommunications power systems.

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues involving diesel generators, Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), AC/DC power distribution systems, rectifiers, batteries, solar power systems, inverters, and related equipment.

• Monitor site power sources, including commercial electricity, diesel generators, battery backup systems, and solar installations, to ensure continuous and reliable power availability.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on diesel generators, electrical equipment, and associated power infrastructure.

• Troubleshoot DG alarms, engine failures, alternator faults, fuel injection systems, cooling systems, lubrication systems, starting systems, and electrical control panels.

• Diagnose and resolve generator issues related to overload, overheating, low oil pressure, fuel supply, voltage fluctuations, frequency instability, and automatic shutdowns.

• Inspect, test, and troubleshoot ATS panels to ensure reliable automatic switching between commercial power and generator supply.

• Perform generator load testing, voltage and frequency measurements, and power capacity assessments.

• Inspect and maintain rectifiers, battery banks, battery charging systems, and DC power distribution equipment.

• Troubleshoot battery backup systems, including charging failures, reduced backup capacity, battery deterioration, and power interruptions.

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot solar power systems, including solar panels, charge controllers, inverters, batteries, and hybrid power configurations.

• Identify power consumption issues, load imbalances, and opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce fuel consumption.

• Coordinate with the Network Operations Center (NOC), field maintenance teams, vendors, and other departments to resolve power-related incidents.

• Respond promptly to critical power alarms, generator failures, and site outages to minimize service interruptions.

• Conduct regular site inspections and support emergency power restoration activities, including visits to remote telecommunications sites.

• Identify defective components and prepare technical recommendations for repairs, spare parts, or equipment replacement.

• Maintain accurate records of generator running hours, fuel consumption, maintenance schedules, equipment condition, and spare parts requirements.

• Prepare detailed troubleshooting reports, preventive maintenance records, daily activity reports, and technical incident reports.

• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, manufacturer recommendations, and established maintenance procedures.

• Travel to field sites when required for troubleshooting - A MUST

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related field.

Practical experience with DG and telecom power systems At least 6 years

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

Willingness to travel to field sites when required - MUST

Please submit your resume and supporting documents via email HR@apachetech.net