Field Service Technician - Power Generation

About the role

Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

Responsibilities

• Service, troubleshoot, repair and overhaul engines, genset systems and their electronic and mechanical systems.
• Lead on-site work, maintain active list of project timelines and prioritize job tasks.
• Absorb and apply new knowledge and skills to improve performance.
• Prepare work estimates and commission and operate engines and genset systems.
• Instrument genset systems and record test data.
• Inspect parts to assure conformance to specification.
• Maintain engine, system and equipment log books.
• Maintain detailed records of daily activities.
• Request parts and tools to perform job functions.
• Source local vendors required for field service.
• Work with product groups on product design development.
• Provide input for updates of service manuals and bulletins.
• Instruct customers in safe engine operation, shutdown procedures and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical assistance to other service personnel.
• Analyze technical data.
• Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls Royce Code of Conduct.

Requirements

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

• 2 years mechanical or technical trade school and 3 years field service with mechanical or electrical troubleshooting experience; or 5 years field service experience.
• Ability to lift, push, pull weights in the 20-60 lb. range.
• Ability to travel 60-80% on short notice international and domestic.

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of electronics and ability to read blue prints and electronic schematics.

• Ability to bend down, stand over, lay down and complete work tasks within the tight confines typical of genset enclosures and compartments and/or engine rooms for long periods of time.
• Proficient in the operation and troubleshooting of engines, instrumentation and electronic engine controls.
• Proficient in the use of mechanical and electric hand tools.
• Proficient in the use of measurement and testing tools for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proficient in technical language and engineering terminology.
• Proficient in the principles of electronics, physics, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Proficient in the operation of internal combustion engines.
• Proficient in the physical properties of fuels, coolants, lubricants and oils.
• Proficient verbal and written English communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite.
• Experience with MTU engines and electronics.
• Experience in gaseous engine service industry.
• Experience in testing of gaseous engine components.
• Experience in rigging of weights up to 1 ton.
• Experience in report and service letter writing.

Skills

Bi-lingual in Spanish

Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan.