Field Service Technician (Hilton Head)

Johnson Service Group (JSG), a nationally recognized recruiting firm, is assisting our global manufacturing client in their search for a direct-hire EPG Field Service Technician. This technician is responsible for the diagnosis, repair, reconditioning, overhaul and maintenance of customer and company engines and power generation equipment and components.  

Must have generator experience!
Priority locations Summerville and Hilton Head, SC

Duties

• Completes all job responsibilities in a safe manner, promotes and champions a safe and healthy work environment.
• Installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of engine and electrical related system transfer switches, and switchgear.
• Removes, disassembles, assembles, and installs components and parts.
• Interpret technical drawings, schematics and wiring diagrams.    
• Diagnose the problem and cause of failure through logical troubleshooting steps.   
• Orders replacement parts ensuring that parts ordered are correct and complete at time of order.
• Prepares accurate and complete service reports timely.
• Maintain a professional and proper personal appearance.
• Flexible to work after hours when needed to meet customer needs.
• Preparing parts requisitions, time cards, part returns, accurate and complete service reports and other necessary reports and forms.
• Maintaining the service truck and equipment carried on the service truck.
• Cleans, repairs, reconditions, and maintains equipment and components.
• Tests, measures, and adjusts engine and machine systems and components.
• Prepares, inspects and operates machines prior to delivery.
• Keeps up to date with developments in tooling, technologies and systems. 
• Prepares inspection and appraisal reports.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience on CAT diesel and natural gas engines and/or like competitive equipment including up to 480 volts.
• Preference given to candidates familiar with CAT diagnostics software (SIS) or current comparable systems.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Strong problem solving skills and be detailed oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to perform duties with a sense of urgency, exceeding customer expectations.
• Ability to work in the field without supervision.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Typically, not gone more than 2-3 days at a time
• Must be able to work in a dynamic, fast paced service environment.
• Maintain a tool inventory sufficient to perform assigned tasks.

Working Conditions

• The physical environment requires the employee to work primarily outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
• Required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to injury and/or hazardous materials.
• Job requires standing, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, lifting.
• Physical use of a broad variety of tools and machines in order to maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment. Must be able to use the hands to grasp hand tools and parts.
• The employee must be able to endure prolonged forward and overhead arm positions while performing mechanical operations.  
• The employee must be able to lift varied weight.
• Seeing, reading, and writing to complete job responsibilities.
• Use of computer and other forms of technology to complete job responsibilities.  

Competitive Benefits Including Medical, dental, vision, 401K, profit sharing, generous PTO and paid holidays, uniforms, and much more.

** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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