Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Business Operations, Caterpillar Equipment, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Control Systems, Diesel Engine, Distribution Control, Documentation, Electrical Components, Electricity, Employee Assistance Plan, Identify Issues, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Military, National Electrical Code, Natural Gas, Operational Support, Physical Demands, Power Generation, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Schematics, Semiconductors, Sports, Systems Reliability, Technical Drawing, Technical Writing, Test Equipment, Testing
Schedule: Mon-Thurs 6:00am-4:30pm
Pay Rate: $28+/hr DOE
Location: Boise, ID
Position Type: Full Time
Benefits: This position is eligible for WGNSTAR’s full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k). Additional benefits are listed at the end of this posting.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on diesel and natural gas emergency generator systems to ensure reliability and uptime.
- Inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, and commission generators, including monthly, quarterly, and annual testing in compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Maintain and troubleshoot critical support equipment, including ATS, battery chargers, starting systems, voltage regulators, and engine control systems.
- Monitor and verify proper operation of fuel, cooling, lubrication, exhaust, alarm, shutdown, and protective systems.
- Respond to generator failures and emergency power events, diagnosing issues and restoring safe, efficient operation.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, interpret technical documentation and schematics, coordinate with vendors and operations teams, and adhere to all safety requirements, including LOTO and NFPA 70E.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience in generator, electrical, industrial, military power generation, or related maintenance environments.
- Strong knowledge of diesel engines, generator controls, power distribution systems, and the ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control system issues.
- Proficient in using electrical test equipment, including multimeters, insulation testers, and power quality analyzers.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings, with strong communication, documentation, and electrical safety practices.
Preferences: - Experience with Caterpillar, Cummins, MTU, Kohler, or Generac generators.
- Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or related discipline.
Physical Effort/Activities:
May be required to walk up to 5+miles per day, able to be on feet for 8-10 hrs at a time, able to bend, twist, push/pull, crouch, kneel in confined spaces, work at heights, on a ladder, and lift up to 50-75 pounds. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Additional Benefits: Paid Vacation, Select Holidays, Overtime Opportunities, On-site Facilities & Career Development Opportunities.
The people who thrive most at WGNSTAR are those individuals who perform well in a team environment, enjoy interacting and engaging with several different stakeholders, and adapt quickly to changing environments, while leveraging their skills, quality, and knowledge to drive themselves and their teams towards continuous improvement and success.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, O-1, etc). Additionally, WGNSTAR does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program for this role.
Equal opportunities and Social Governance
WGNSTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
WGNSTAR places an immense emphasis on equal employment, encourages diversity in the workplace, and applies an open-door policy for inclusion of all employees. Our diversity program encourages people from any gender, background, ethnicity, culture, education, and experience to join the company and more importantly build a career through employee development.
Through our Global wellness programs, WGNSTAR ensures our employees and families have access to a full range of wellness services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). In the communities that surround our business operations, we support individual and group sponsorships for local sports and those that are vulnerable in society.
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