Electric Power Generator Service Technician
About The Position
POWER UP YOUR CAREER WITH LOUISIANA CAT Louisiana Cat has been proud to represent Caterpillar® for 4 continuous generations in the state of Louisiana. We have been providing our customers with the highest quality Cat® equipment, service, and parts since 1933. We serve to build and power our community for a better future. We are always searching for high energy, ambitious candidates who are ready to join our team. You can build your future here! THE OPPORTUNITY We are looking for an ELECTRIC POWER GENERATOR (EPG) SERVICE TECHNICIAN to join our growing operations at Louisiana Cat. This position will be based out of Lafayette, LA. YOU The person in this role will be responsible for servicing and repairing power systems of all makes and models, performed in the shop and in the field.
Requirements
- REQUIRED: High School Diploma or (GED) equivalent
- REQUIRED: Strong mechanical aptitude.
- REQUIRED: Basic computer skills including typing, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.
- Must own required tool inventory. Louisiana Cat offers exclusive Tooling Program (specific discussed during interviews)
- Strong customer service skills, mechanical aptitude, professional demeanor and always "safety-first" mentality every hour of every day
Nice To Haves
- HIGHLY PREFERRED 2+ more years of previous hands-on electrical diagnostics and troubleshooting experience working on 8.5kW 2,500kW diesel and natural gas powered generators, ATSs, and Paralleling Switchgear.
- HIGHLY PREFERRED: Candidates with commercial / industrial electrical, and / or controls experience.
- HIGHLY PREFERRED: Strong heavy equipment engine experience.
- HIGHLY PREFERRED: Prior experience with Rental Equipment will be considered.
Responsibilities
- You will diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on diesel and natural gas engines, generators, controls, automatic transfer switches, paralleling switchgear, and fuel supply systems.
- You will be accountable for EPG (Electric Power Generator) technical instructions, safety and service manuals for Louisiana Cat.
- You will be responsible for interpreting electric and electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, and ladder logic.
- You will create, track, and formalize work order documents on our Caterpillar customer service report software systems.
- You will understand Caterpillar exchange parts process and financial cost analysis of repairs for our customers.
- You will be responsible for promoting the Louisiana Cat brand by maintaining a standard of excellence in all that you do.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision, $50,000 Company Funded Life Policy (if enrolled in Health)
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer, Supplemental Life and additional voluntary policies
- 401K Plan with Company Match
- Paid Holidays & Vacation
- Technician Tool Loan Program up to $2,000
- Safety Boot / Safety Prescription Glasses Allowances
- Employee Discounts
- Credit Union
- Technician Career Development Program - Shop & Field Service Training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
