Field Service Power Generation Technician

Cummins•Columbia, SC

10d•Remote

About The Position

The Field Service Power Generation Technician diagnoses and completes repairs to generators and components at customer sites. Based in the Augusta, Georgia region, this field-based role operates from a home office with support from the Columbia, South Carolina branch. The technician inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and starts up diesel and natural gas generator systems, transfer switches, and related power generation equipment. Customers include commercial, industrial, healthcare, government, and mission-critical organizations. The position involves managing customer sites, service schedules, and technical repairs independently while supporting safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. Frequent local travel is required, with occasional overnight travel based on customer needs. The technician performs preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, diagnostics, commissioning, and repair work; uses diagnostic tools; maintains detailed service records and personal tools; and engages customers courteously and professionally. The role also requires compliance with Cummins Health, Safety & Environmental policies and ongoing development and certifications on new and existing Cummins products. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Benefits vary by location and may include retirement, insurance, health savings, domestic partner coverage, and other personal and professional benefits.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Apprentice Certified Power Generation/Electrical Technician.

Responsibilities

Complete repair activities on generators and components.
Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and start up diesel and natural gas generator systems, transfer switches, and related power generation equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, diagnostics, and commissioning activities at customer sites.
Use diagnostic tools to perform maintenance and repairs.
Perform electrical repairs and maintenance, including repairs on automatic transfer switch (ATS) systems and commissioning new ATS installations.
Engage with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
Manage customer sites, service schedules, and technical repairs independently.
Maintain detailed service records and personal tools.
Adhere to Cummins Health, Safety & Environmental policies and support safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Pursue ongoing development and certifications on new and existing Cummins products.
Travel frequently within the local region and occasionally overnight as customer needs require.