Power Generation Equipment Field Technician (Commercial Generators, Electrical Controls, Mechanical, Microgrid)

About the role

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers. Join Our Power Team!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ongoing maintenance and repair of contracted and non-contracted generator and power distribution equipment.
• Technical support to customers on operational or maintenance aspects.

Qualifications

• Level II Technician: Three years of field experience servicing generator systems with some experience on 500kw+
• Level III Technician: Six years of field experience servicing generator systems with extensive experience on 500KW+, proficient with preventative maintenance, paralleling switch gear, ATS repairs, controller retrofits and Loadbanking equipment.
• Level IV Technician: Ten years of field experience servicing generator systems of all sizes and applications, expert in preventative maintenance, paralleling switch gear, retrofitting advanced controls and Loadbanking equipment.

Skills

• Ability to deal with customers where tact may be required to maintain continuing harmonious relationships.
• Computer fluent, with specific attention to ERP systems, email and Microsoft Office products.
• Maintain professional appearance on the job.
• Able to express commitment to PSS, its customers, and its employees.
• Process oriented, with demonstrated attention to detail.
• Delivering on-time results to support PSS’s business goals.
• Teamwork oriented with collaborative style.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No Supervisory Responsibilities.

Physical Demands

• Daily travel with independent work structure.
• Provide 24x7 “on-call” services as required unless on PTO or Off Call.
• Maintain and safeguard company issued equipment, tools, and instruments.
• Battery installations and replacements.
• Perform required preventative maintenance service to equipment under contract as scheduled.
• Customer contact and interface.
• Communicate availability status to corporate office.
• Protect company proprietary information, manuals, and records.
• Use of electronic and electrical test equipment as necessary.
• Cooky management.
• Coordinate and manage all on-site subcontractors hired by PSS as necessary.
• Maintain company vehicle in safe and operational condition.
• Ensure that work is performed to PSS standards.
• Complete all paperwork, including Field Service Reports, Time Sheets, Expense Reports, and other job required reports timely and accurately.
• Provide technical support to customers upon request.
• Maintain Technical documentation for study and/or review.
• Willing and able to attend training as company deems necessary.
• Own and maintain personal set of mechanical tools.
• Cross train in other areas as needed.

Work Environment

• Work is 85%+ in an outdoor environment in all types of weather.
• The environment is varied since the performance of the essential duties is at customer sites.
• Must be willing to travel out of market/state up to 25% of the time.
• Requires exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as temperature and noise extremes, vibrations, machinery, hazardous materials, confined spaces, traffic hazards, and various chemicals.

About PowerSecure

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers. Join Our Power Team!

Company Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.
• Competitive pay and a matching 401 (k) plan.
• Vacation, Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO- personal and sick days).
• Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account.
• Wellness Incentive Programs.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PowerSecure is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.