Sr. Field Service Technician - Power Generation

About the role

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. 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.
• Prepare work estimates.
• Commission and operate engines and genset systems.
• Instrument genset systems and record test data.
• Inspect parts to assure conformance to specification.
• Perform field inspections of failed parts and write reports to avoid future incidents.
• Maintain engine, system and equipment log books.
• Maintain detailed records of daily activities.
• Identify and request parts and tools to perform job functions.
• 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.
• Perform special projects as required.

Requirements

• Two years mechanical or technical trade school and 5 years field service with mechanical or electrical troubleshooting experience; or 7 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

• Excellent knowledge of electronics and ability to read blueprints 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.
• Strong ability in the operation and troubleshooting of engines, instrumentation and electronic engine controls.
• Strong ability in the use of mechanical and electric hand tools.
• Strong ability in the use of measurement and testing tools for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Strong ability in technical language and engineering terminology.
• Strong knowledge in the principles of electronics, physics, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Strong knowledge in the operation of internal combustion engines.
• Strong knowledge 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

• Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan.
• 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.
• A long-term incentive plan.