Electric Power Generation (EPG) Technician

About the role

Looking for more than just a job? At Thompson Machinery, we’ve been powering progress since 1944. We are the go-to Caterpillar dealer for Middle and West Tennessee and North Mississippi. Come join a team where our mission is simple: deliver smart solutions, build lasting partnerships, strengthen the communities we call home and invest in your growth.

Responsibilities

• Ability to interpret technical instructions, safety manuals, service manuals, company policies and procedures.
• Works with electric and electronic schematics, wiring diagrams and ladder logic; and demonstrates an understanding of single phase and three phase circuit theory and AC/DC circuit theory as well as proficient in the use of test equipment.
• Experience working with Electrical switchgear experience is helpful.
• Provides advanced troubleshooting and high-quality repair service on power generation, switch gear and uninterrupted power source (UPS) systems, responding to customer needs in a positive, safe, and timely manner, ensuring maximum value for work performed.
• EPG Technicians will have safety, customer satisfaction, and business responsibility within a branch region.
• Must have the ability to provide exceptional customer experience while identifying, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing electrical generator systems and related engine mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• Power Generation Technology training or Power Production and Maintenance training through accredited technical schools or military experience preferred. High school diploma required.
• Two or more years of previous hands-on electrical diagnostics and advanced troubleshooting experience working on 8.5kW – 2,500kW diesel powered generators. Candidates with limited electrical experience, but with strong engine experience will be considered.
• Able to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and on-call hours as required, and must be able to work independently in remote locations.
• Must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, adaptability and a strong customer service focus.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and self-initiative, and the personal drive to be successful.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Possess and maintain a current, valid state driver’s license with a current DOT medical card as required for towing.
• Must possess basic set of industrial tools, including industrial hand tools, air tools, torque wrenches, and multimeters.
• Must be able to travel as required generally within territory (averaging up to 20%).

Benefits

• Variety of medical plan options, including a no-cost option
• Vision and dental insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid basic life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Profit Sharing
• 8 paid holidays annually
• Initially up to 15 days of Paid Time Off annually with increase after five years of service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Compensation

Compensation for this position will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and background.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Thompson Machinery is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.