Generator Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform various types and levels of maintenance and repair on generators and parallel systems ranging from 5-5000kw.
• Troubleshooting and repair of Automatic Transfer Switches, to include bypass isolation, and closed transition types as well.
• Repairs will include performing preventative maintenance service (oil and filters), troubleshooting AC and DC circuits, removing and replacing any and all components as necessary, performing warranty work per manufacturer’s guidelines, performing start-up/commissioning on new generators and generator systems.
• Perform diesel or gaseous engine troubleshooting and repair to include but not limited to ignition components, injection systems, valve adjustments etc.
• Perform load bank testing on generator(s) to ensure units are in the proper operating conditions and meet applicable code requirements.
• Assist other technicians with large multi-person jobs or troubleshooting complicated issues.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required; Associate degree in an electrical/mechanical related field preferred.
• Current Generac Power Systems certification preferred.
• US Air Force Electrical Power Production Specialist, US Navy Electrician’s Mate, or Generator and/or UPS field service technician preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills and ability to give verbal/written reports of job status, repair recommendations, equipment/supplies needed.
• Good problem-solving during emergency situations or situations with limited resources.
• Training will be provided. The employee may be required to attend training courses in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in addition to other training as needed and required.
• Clarity of vision (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers.
• Sitting for long periods of time may be required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay depending on previous experience and current certifications.
• Overtime is also a factor and is paid at 1.5 X base.
• This is a remote position and will require the employee to work from home.
• Three weeks of paid vacation after 90 days (first year is pro-rated based on start date).
• Up to 9 paid company holidays.
• Paid sick time.
• Company-paid Life Insurance ($75,000).
• Company-paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Offering four medical plan options, with one plan fully covered at 100% by the company.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

Pay

• Competitive pay depending on previous experience and current certifications.
• Overtime is also a factor and is paid at 1.5 X base.

Schedule

• This is a remote position and will require the employee to work from home.