Experienced Commercial Generator Technician

Pearce Services • Salt Lake City, UT

18d • $40 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

If you are a highly skilled Commercial Generator Technician in the power generation industry with excellent mechanical and electrical capabilities, Pearce Services wants to hear from you. We’re seeking an individual with hands-on experience servicing diesel and/or natural gas generators, as well as automatic transfer switches (ATS), across various power systems. This includes equipment from prominent manufacturers such as Caterpillar (CAT), Cummins, Generac, and Kohler, among others. This position supports field-based work in the greater Salt Lake City, UT (SLC) area, servicing customer sites across the region. It’s a great match for independent, self-motivated technicians who enjoy variety, road travel, and working directly with clients in the telecom and commercial sectors. You’ll be well-liked by peers and customers because of your work ethic, professionalism, and reliability, and you genuinely enjoy solving problems in the field.

Requirements

• Two or more years of experience with generator maintenance, specifically for units of 500 kW and above, with a preference for 3,000 kW or higher.
• Minimum of two years of intense work-related experience with generator and electrical maintenance-related software, hardware, and processes.
• Thorough knowledge of generator installations, maintenance, and repair of Generators; knowledge of electronic, mechanical, and electrical components; moderate computer skills.
• Basic knowledge of pertinent FCC/FAA/EPA/OSHA regulations.
• Must have electrical and mechanical aptitude, relating to diesel and/or natural gas engines, generators, and automatic transfer switches
• Previous experience working with power generation equipment, such as diesel generators and gaseous generators. [CAT / Caterpillar; Cummins; Generac; Kohler; etc.]
• Must be available and willing to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, and respond to emergency calls as needed.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and provide proof of insurance eligibility.
• Basic computational skills, including the use of a laptop as it pertains to receiving correspondence and service tickets, as well as proficiency using Microsoft Office products and Adobe Reader.
• This position requires lifting over 50 pounds, stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, and standing for long periods of time
• Must have the ability to inspect and/or troubleshoot equipment/alarms effectively, both visually and audibly
• Must be willing and able to drive long distances, workday, evening, or night hours; overtime, emergency callouts, weekends, and holidays as required; must assume 24-hour on-call duty when assigned and be gone from home for extended periods of time
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites and perform scheduled preventative maintenance and repairs on a variety of state-of-the-art diesel and natural gas generators [CAT / Caterpillar; Cummins; Generac; Kohler; etc.]
• Accurately troubleshoot and diagnose power generation equipment, including problems with Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), and generator controls, AC, and DC.
• Travel to customer sites within the required response time to perform, diagnose, and repair emergency maintenance on generator equipment.
• Complete required documentation in a timely and accurate manner, using the company computer system(s) and properly assess & report the urgency of all needed repairs.
• Interact with customers in a professional and courteous manner.
• Conducting performance checks and regular maintenance on generators to ensure proper readiness, reading and following blueprints or other design specifications to install or repair.
• Install fuel and water supply lines, pumps, electrical wiring and controls, and other components, and test for proper operation.
• Be responsible for responding promptly/timely to Power/Generator alarms; have the ability to be on call 24/7 if necessary and respond promptly to answering assigned phone and email
• Perform work with the awareness of all potential hazards connected with the installation and maintenance of power supply equipment, switching gear, and other equipment, including but not limited to falls, electric shock, falling objects, and traffic; use safety equipment and utilize safety practices; attend and participate in all designated safety and training meetings
• Specific duties may vary or evolve over time in response to business and client needs.

Benefits

• employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation
• comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses
• competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option
• paid vacation and paid holidays
• company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training
• company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees