Field Service Power Generation Technician

Cummins•Augusta, GA

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Cummins is seeking a Field Service Power Generation Technician/Mechanic for its Distribution Business in Augusta, Georgia. The technician diagnoses and completes repairs to generators and components at customer sites, and is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and starting diesel and natural gas generator systems, transfer switches, and related power-generation equipment throughout the Augusta region. The role serves commercial, industrial, healthcare, government, and mission-critical customers, performing preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, diagnostics, and commissioning while maintaining safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. This field-based position operates from a home office with support from the Columbia, South Carolina branch. The technician independently manages customer sites, service schedules, and technical repairs. Frequent local travel and occasional overnight travel are required based on customer needs. The role includes ongoing product development and certifications, maintaining detailed service records, and maintaining personal tools.

Requirements

Broad mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance abilities.
High-voltage and low-voltage experience.
Hands-on exposure to power-generation products and ability to perform electrical repairs and maintenance with minimal supervision.
Basic diesel engine experience.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair generators, transfer switches, and auxiliary components.
Ability to repair ATS systems and commission new ATS installations.
Basic-level field service work experience.
Intermediate knowledge of and/or experience with power-generation products.
Customer service experience.
Current valid driving license or locally valid driving permit.
Five-year motor vehicle report free from major violations.
Ability to pass a Department of Transportation physical.
At least 3 years of driving experience.
Must be at least 21 years old to operate commercial vehicles under federal law.
Must comply with DOT driving regulations, including Hours of Service and Electronic Log Booking Device use.
Relevant vocational diploma from a technical institution.
Current relevant electrical certification.

Nice To Haves

Apprentice Certified Power Generation/Electrical Technician certification.

Responsibilities

Complete repair activities on generators and generator components at customer sites.
Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and start diesel and natural gas generator systems, transfer switches, and related equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, diagnostics, and commissioning, including repairs to ATS systems and commissioning new ATS installations.
Use diagnostic tools to perform maintenance and repairs.
Engage with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
Maintain detailed service records.
Adhere to Cummins Health, Safety & Environmental policies.
Pursue ongoing development and certifications on new and existing Cummins products.
Maintain personal tools.
Independently manage customer sites, service schedules, and technical repairs.