Engine Service Technician 2 - Marine

Hawthorne Machinery Co.•San Diego, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

With minimal supervision, will perform duties as assigned by management in the repair, maintenance and/or rebuilding of equipment in the service shop or field, in a safe, efficient and capable manner in the least amount of labor hours possible, and without rework.

Requirements

Must have a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Minimum seven (7) years’ experience in the repair and maintenance of EPG/ Marine power generation equipment.
Working knowledge of testing and diagnostic equipment.
Basic diagnostics and troubleshooting of EPG/Marine equipment.
High school graduate or G.E.D. or can provide verification of all formal classroom study or hands-on experience related to Genset repairs.
Must have mechanics hand tools and sufficient test tooling to perform diagnostics and repairs on Caterpillar equipment.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to document and record site and equipment conditions, prepare written work procedures, and work scope documents.
Ability to prepare final reports suitable for presentation to end user.
Proficient in computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, CAT ET and SIS, and able to work with related computer programs associated with system controllers and devices.

Responsibilities

Maintains favorable business relationships with customers, suppliers and personnel from other HPS departments.
Attends training classes as directed and obtains passing grades.
Adheres strictly to HPS safety, housekeeping, credit and other rules, policies and procedures.
Demonstrates proficiency in reading technical data and schematics.
Troubleshoots mechanical problems and documents on field report.
Recommends action to correct the failure or problem.
Performs repairs to Caterpillar and other manufacturer’s engines and support components.
Utilizes test and diagnostic equipment/tooling to test, repair and/or adjust Caterpillar and other manufacturer’s engines and support components.
Takes and processes scheduled fluid samples in a timely manner.
Performs Equipment Inspections, Fluid & Filter changes, changes batteries and Cooling Systems.
Assists and potentially leads in performing overhauls on Caterpillar engines and support components.
Informs management and other team members of pertinent information such as procedures, policies, changes received from other employees, customers or factory reps if deemed necessary.
Analyzes all Caterpillar engines and related Power Generation equipment systems and components for proper operation in arrangement application based on theory of design.
Determines if installed monitoring/metering equipment is appropriate for required application.
Performs resistive / reactive load testing of generators.
Defines, documents and performs system level surveys and audits for engine and support systems and assures installed equipment performs as required.