Electrical Power Generation (EPG) Field Technician-Rotator
About The Position
This is an Advanced Electrical Services role, requiring a high degree of competency with switchgear controls and associated systems and components. The position involves diagnosing and performing all repairs and installations in the field for electric power generators and the associated diesel and gas engines. This field service position will operate across the state of Alaska. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing standby, prime, and paralleling power systems, performing Infrared scanning, circuit breaker maintenance and testing, protective relay testing, power survey analysis, and additional electrical services. The role requires reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints for power control and automation, planning and organizing jobs, controlling costs, ordering parts using Caterpillar parts ordering systems (SIS), communicating repairs/issues with customers and team members, and completing administrative paperwork accurately. Promoting and adhering to strict safety standards and maintaining company assets in good condition are also essential. The technician must be able to obtain necessary Medium Voltage and NETA certifications.
Requirements
- 5+ years experience working with electrical power generators, ATS’s and switchgear.
- A high school degree (or equivalent) or a graduate of a 2-4 years vocational technical school training institution or equivalent experience is required.
- A valid driver's license will be required.
- Travel to work with our customers in the Anchorage area will be required.
- Operation of equipment such as forklifts, hydraulic and mechanical presses, hoists, cranes, pressure washers will be necessary.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook).
- Ability to stand up to eight hours per day and includes twisting, bending, squatting, sitting stooping and kneeling.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working at a Caterpillar (CAT) dealership or with CAT products is ideal.
Responsibilities
- Diagnosing and performing all repairs and installations in the field for electric power generators and the associated diesel and gas engines.
- Troubleshoot and repair standby, prime and paralleling power systems.
- Perform Infrared scanning, circuit breaker maintenance and testing, protective relay testing, power survey analysis and additional electrical services.
- Read and interpret schematics and blueprints for power control and automation.
- Plan and organize jobs, control costs associated with repairs by following manufacture and company procedures.
- Order parts as required by using Caterpillar parts ordering systems (SIS).
- Effectively communicate repairs/issues with customers, end-users and other team members.
- Meet administrative requirements to complete paperwork, including service reports, input of hours timely and accurately.
- Promote and adhere to strict safety standards and maintain company assets in good condition.
- Obtain to pass the necessary qualifications for Medium Voltage and NETA certifications.
Benefits
- 401k w/ Company Match and Profit Sharing
- Paid Vacation, Holiday & Sick Leave
- Premera Blue Cross Medical w/Telehealth & Dental
- VSP Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life, AD&D & Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Quarterly Employee Recognition Cash Program
- CAT Products, Rental/Sales Discounts
- Credit Union Membership is available
- Career Growth Opportunities within a 4th Generation Family-owned Company for over 96 years
- Seniority Bonus, starting at 5+ years
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Provided Housing
- Potential performance increases throughout the year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
