Overview
Bring critical power systems online and keep them performing when reliability matters most. In this hands-on role, you will install, commission, troubleshoot, repair, and test generator systems at customer sites while serving as a trusted technical resource for customers and project teams.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
- Install, commission, inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair generator systems and related equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, fuel, cooling, control, and starting-system issues, then verify performance through operational and load bank testing.
- Perform preventive maintenance and scheduled service to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, service manuals, and other technical documentation.
- Inspect transfer switches, switchgear, controls, and related power-distribution equipment.
- Confirm installations meet engineering specifications, customer requirements, manufacturer standards, and applicable codes.
- Support system startups, modifications, upgrades, retrofits, and equipment replacements.
- Partner with project managers, contractors, and customers throughout installation and commissioning projects.
- Explain findings, recommended repairs, and equipment condition clearly; provide basic operational guidance when appropriate.
- Respond to emergency service calls and equipment outages as assigned.
- Complete work orders, inspection forms, timekeeping, parts records, and detailed service reports accurately and on time.
- Maintain your service vehicle, tools, test equipment, and inventory in safe working condition.
Qualifications
What You Bring
- High school diploma or GED. A technical degree, military technical training, or relevant trade certification is valued.
- Three or more years of experience with power generation, electrical systems, controls, or diesel engines supporting industrial, marine, data center, utility, or other critical-power customers is preferred.
- Hands-on experience servicing generator systems such as Cummins, Caterpillar, Kohler, MTU, or comparable equipment.
- Working knowledge of NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NFPA 110, OSHA requirements, and applicable electrical codes.
- Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documents and apply them during troubleshooting and commissioning.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to travel extensively throughout the assigned service territory and work a flexible schedule based on customer and business needs.
This Role Is a Great Fit If You
- Enjoy solving complex generator and electrical-system problems in the field.
- Communicate confidently with customers, contractors, and project teams.
- Take ownership of safe, thorough, high-quality work and accurate documentation.
- Can adapt to changing site conditions, emergency call-outs, and time-sensitive customer needs.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Climb ladders, enter confined spaces, and work around energized equipment when required and properly authorized.
- Work in field environments and varying or harsh weather conditions.
- Work extended hours, weekends, after-hours calls, and holidays as business needs require.
- Follow company, customer, OSHA, environmental, and safety requirements, including pre-job hazard assessments and appropriate PPE.
Ready to Power What Matters?
If you are an experienced power generation technician who takes pride in safe, reliable work and wants to make an impact at customer sites, we encourage you to apply.
401(k) Savings Plan
Medical, dental, and vision programs
Paid vacation and sick time
Holidays and vacation
Flexible work schedules
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee life and accident insurance
Supplemental life and accident insurance
Business travel accident insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts