Generator Technician II

Responsibilities

• Perform technical skills including mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting, and repair of generators.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of generators during normal working hours, after-hours, weekends, and holidays as directed.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance service and/or repairs of generators.
• Read and interpret operational manuals, electrical schematics, universal generator literature, and work orders to perform required maintenance and/or repairs.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report unusual situations to the service manager in a timely manner.
• Stay current on National Fire Protection Association and State regulations for Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS).
• Create reports for all work performed in FieldServio.
• Communicate report findings via phone calls, emails, and in-person communication.
• Conduct equipment commissioning for industrial and MPS products.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Valid Driver License.
• 4 years of experience servicing and troubleshooting Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS).
• Working knowledge of mechanical design, AC and DC circuitry, power generation, wiring schematics, and connection diagrams.
• Working knowledge of engine maintenance and troubleshooting of natural gas fuel systems.
• Knowledge of power generation, light towers, pumps, and heating products.
• Working knowledge of diesel or gaseous engines.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to make independent decisions with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of transfer switch operations.
• Spark Ignited knowledge.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Generac certification in air-cooled and protector series courses.
• Ability to work and communicate well with others.
• Ability to provide detailed reports within 24 hours.
• Ability to manage and respond to emails, texts, and phone calls in a safe and timely manner.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Able to observe, identify, and relay critical information to the company, customers, or coworkers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 6 years of experience servicing and troubleshooting Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls, talk, and hear. The employee frequently walks, stoops, crouches, bends, and reaches above shoulders. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

The employee will work in typical conditions of a manufacturing environment, including seasonal temperature variations and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or byproducts. Compliance with assigned location PPE requirements is mandatory, including safety glasses, hearing protection, appropriate gloves, clothing, shields, and closed-toed or safety shoes.

The employee must be able to work in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, snow, and ice. The employee may be required to obtain a DOT Medical Card and have the ability to drive a heavy-duty truck on a daily basis.