Overview
Responsible for field maintenance, inspection, testing, diagnostics, repair, and upgrades of power-generation and industrial equipment at customer locations. The primary focus is diesel- and natural-gas-powered generator systems, generator ends, controls, automatic transfer switches, circuit breakers, and diesel fire pumps. The role also supports commercial and pleasure-craft marine applications, including engines, engine components, propulsion systems, electronics, and related subassemblies at dock, in the shop, or at sea.
Salary Range: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour
Sign-On Bonus:
Tech I - Tech II: $1000
Tech III: $2000
(terms apply)
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities - Generator Systems
- Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, operational testing, and load-related checks on standby generator equipment, automatic transfer switches, circuit breakers, controls, and diesel fire pumps.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical, mechanical, fuel, cooling, starting, charging, control, and communication issues affecting generators and related equipment.
- Perform repairs and upgrades on diesel- and natural-gas-powered generator sets, generator ends, controls, transfer switches, fire pumps, and industrial engines.
- Use multimeters, megohm meters, OEM diagnostic software, laptops, and portable diagnostic tools to identify equipment faults and verify repairs.
- Evaluate equipment condition, explain findings, make repair recommendations, and identify the parts and materials required to complete work.
- Confirm completed repairs through functional testing and document equipment condition, test results, recommendations, and additional work needed.
- Coordinate with the parts department to identify and order parts for repairs and scheduled maintenance.
- Complete work orders, service reports, and time sheets accurately and on time.
Additional Responsibilities - Marine, Industrial, Customer Service
- Diagnose and perform complex and major mechanical repairs on commercial and pleasure-craft vessels at the customer location, dockside, in the shop, or at sea.
- Service marine diesel engines, engine components, propulsion systems, electronics, and related subassemblies.
- Perform routine maintenance according to established manufacturer guidelines and service schedules.
- Support industrial-engine service assignments based on customer and business needs.
- Address customer needs professionally while following company procedures and clearly communicating repair status and recommendations.
- Perform all work in accordance with established quality standards and safety procedures.
- Work independently in a safe, organized, and efficient manner while maintaining a clean work area and service vehicle.
- Organize assigned work and use available time effectively to meet service deadlines.
- Be available for overtime as required to complete repairs, including occasional weekends and holidays.
- Work at customer facilities, outdoors, aboard vessels, and in shop environments. A service truck is supplied, and the position may be dispatched from home.
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or diesel-engine certification preferred.
- Five or more years of related field-service experience preferred, including hands-on experience with diesel engines, standby generators, electrical controls, or comparable equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot generator systems, transfer switches, controls, and diesel engines.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
- Full complement of basic standard and metric hand tools, including torque wrenches, required.
- Experience with mtu and Volvo Penta equipment is highly desirable; marine-service experience is a plus.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to read and apply service manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, and equipment specifications.
- Proficiency with laptops, portable diagnostic equipment, OEM software, and basic computer navigation.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
- Dependable, trustworthy, motivated, and able to work both independently and as a cooperative team member.
- Strong organization, time-management, troubleshooting, and customer-service skills.
Benefits
Competitive pay, a flexible work environment, and a well-built benefits program can be the foundation of your financial plan. From health insurance and retirement to paid time off, our wide range of benefits help you enjoy a balanced lifestyle and a promising future. We provide:
- 401(k) savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Holidays
- Vacation
- Employee-assistance program
- Medical programs
- Dental programs
- Vision programs
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee life and accident insurance
- Supplemental life and accident insurance
- Business travel accident insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Flexible work schedules
- Sick time off
- Company-paid technician uniforms
- Annual safety-shoe allowance
- Annual prescription safety-glasses allowance
