Generator Technician

Generator Technician

Location: Houston, TX

Type of Employment: Full-Time

Education/Experience: Five years of successful generator experience including knowledge of various generators, equipment, and controls, etc.

Travel: 50 - 75%- Travel Required (Continental US) – travel expenses (lodging, travel, etc.) will be

covered by Client

Job Duties Include (but aren’t limited to):

• Complete repairs and service on power generating systems (750-2250kw), motors, electronic controls, programmable logic circuits (PLCs), graphical user interfaces (GUIs), and high voltage producing equipment from manufacturers like Caterpillar, Cummins, Generac, Trane, Kohler, Carrier, etc.
• Acquire all parts, labor and materials necessary to complete repairs, service and maintenance
• Obtain approval and any necessary paperwork for maintenance with proper personnel
• Schedule and coordinate any required maintenance with proper personnel
• Perform any and all inspections and maintenance during performance of preventive maintenance (PM) per the manufacturer's standards and in accordance to the standard operating procedures
• Provide the required coordination, supervision, and inspection for load bank testing
• Able to clearly explain the scope of work requirements of generator preventative maintenance contracts to upper management per the manufacturer's standards and in accordance with the contract requirements
• Promptly coordinate responses to emergency service calls
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and report any issues that arise
• Collaborate with business development on various tasks
• Assess potential generator opportunities for RJY Group to pursue
• Assess potential subcontractors for RJY Group to work with
• Help generate information/responses to generator opportunities and bids
• Stay up to date on new generators requirements and procedures
• Makes modifications to diesel generator systems, including installation of pre-heaters; battery chargers; fuel systems and other related diesel parts.
• Makes wiring modifications to diesel control circuits and electrical apparatus specific to the diesel standby system. Investigates, diagnoses, troubleshoots and repairs diesel standby and transfer switch system
• problems.
• Performs preventive maintenance including checking for leaks, worn parts, taking oil samples; orders and installs replacement parts; adjusts, calibrates and inspects the operation of auto transfer switch equipment.
• Prepares records of repairs, maintenance, parts ordered and parts used.
• Documents modifications to system.
• Transports equipment, tools and fluids to and from work sites; operates and maintains equipment, tools and safety devices which are designed to lift, move, transport, repair, inspect, measure or protect.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to meet federal security standard to gain access to facilities
• Operation and maintenance of various types of diesel, gasoline, natural gas, and propane fueled generator sets or similar equipment
• Five years of successful generator experience including knowledge of various generators, equipment, and controls, etc.
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• A strong team-player with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Physically able to perform all necessary job responsibilities
• OSHA Certification (30 hr preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.10 - $30.82 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person