Diesel Generator Technician - Richmond, VA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Richmond, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing installation, commissioning, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of Aggreko's electrical power distribution equipment, including transformers, switchgear, load banks, cables, and related systems. The position supports both field and service center operations while ensuring compliance with safety regulations, technical standards, and customer expectations. The technician will be based out of the Richmond, VA service center and will have opportunities for overtime and weekends, with potential for travel. Responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance and repairs on power generators, diesel engines, electrical distribution equipment, HVAC equipment, and/or oil-free air compressors. Troubleshooting and repairing equipment failures at the shop and on customer locations is also a key part of the role. Technicians may work independently or with other technicians to set up and operate equipment at various locations.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED
• 7+ years of experience working on power generators and/or commercial HVAC equipment, performing inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• Experience with calculating nominal and effective tonnage and/or kW requirements, along with reading and knowing schematics.
• Valid driver’s license
• Availability to work the assigned schedule, travel to work locations (if needed) and be on standby for work outside of regularly scheduled shifts
• Must be able to stand, walk and sit for prolonged periods of time; and be able to walk over uneven terrain with functional balance that does not require any special assistive devices
• Must be able to move the extremities and spine through a functional range of motion that will permit work to be safely performed from ground / floor level to full overhead level
• Must have good finger dexterity to manipulate small items, functional hand-eye coordination, and functionally grip with adequate strength to safely hold tools and stair railing or ladders
• Must be able to safely meet the physical demands outlined in the Essential Physical Capacities Assessment and pass the post-offer physical abilities assessment, which includes being able to lift (60 lbs.), push/pull (80 lbs.), carry (60 lbs.), climb stairs and ladders as well as a combination of climbing while carrying objects (15 lbs.), stoop, kneel and squat.

Nice To Haves

• Based on the customer requirements, you may be required to obtain and maintain a TWIC card or valid DOT medical card

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, commissioning, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of electrical power distribution equipment, including transformers, switchgear, load banks, cables, and related systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs of power generators, diesel engines, electrical distribution equipment, HVAC equipment and/or oil free air compressors.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures at the shop and on customer locations and handle the repairs.
• Set up and operate equipment at the shop and on customer sites, either independently or with other technicians.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, technical standards, and customer expectations.

Benefits

• Full-time with potential for overtime and/or weekends
• Annual bonus program
• No premium cost medical plan option available
• Robust technical training programs, in person and virtual, on diesel, gas, compressed air, electrical, controls, oil free air compressors, HVAC, microgrid & storage and more
• Career growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement available
• Safety-focused culture working on brand new technology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED