Field Service Technician - Power Generation
About The Position
As a Field Service Technician in Power Generation, you will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning, start-up, and repair activities on diesel and gaseous power generation equipment, including generators, automatic transfer switches, engines, and related control systems. Working directly at customer sites, you will support safe and reliable equipment operation while delivering technical service and recommendations. The role involves regular travel to customer locations for maintenance, repairs, and commissioning activities. This position is part of Rolls-Royce Power Systems, which provides power solutions and lifecycle support under the mtu brand. Its systems are based on gas and diesel engines and electrified hybrid systems, serving customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.
Requirements
- Two years of mechanical or technical trade school plus three years of field service experience with mechanical or electrical troubleshooting; alternatively, five or more years of field service experience in lieu of a degree.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident and authorized to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull weights in the 20–60 lb. range.
- Ability to bend, stand over, lie down, and complete work tasks for long periods in the tight confines typical of generator-set enclosures, compartments, and engine rooms.
Nice To Haves
- Experience servicing diesel and/or gaseous power generation equipment, including generator sets, engines, and related control systems.
- Experience with MTU engines, electronic engine controls, and engine diagnostic software.
- Knowledge of internal combustion engine systems, including fuel, cooling, lubrication, and emissions systems.
- Experience performing generator commissioning, load bank testing, and operational performance testing.
- Experience preparing service reports, documenting technical findings, and communicating repair recommendations to customers and internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Perform on-site maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul of diesel and gaseous power generation equipment, including engines, generator sets, automatic transfer switches, controls, and related mechanical and electrical systems.
- Commission, start up, operate, and test generator set systems; document performance data and assist with identifying and resolving issues.
- Travel up to 60–80% to customer sites, including industrial facilities, utilities, data centers, and critical power sites; occasional international travel and short-notice assignments may be required.
- Inspect equipment and failed components, document findings, maintain accurate service records, and support root cause analysis to improve equipment reliability and customer satisfaction.
- Provide technical support to customers and service teams, promote safe equipment operation, communicate service recommendations, and maintain a safe and professional work environment.
Benefits
- Base pay and a discretionary bonus plan.
- Health, dental, vision, disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, subject to eligibility.
- Flexible spending account and health savings account, subject to eligibility.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, subject to eligibility.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid time off and certain paid holidays.
- Paid parental and family care leave, subject to eligibility.
- Tuition reimbursement, subject to eligibility.
- Long-term incentive plan, subject to eligibility.
- Relocation assistance if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
