Generator Service Technician

POWER PLUS•Glen Burnie, MD

3d•$81,880 - $99,040•Onsite

About The Position

Power Plus, a multi-industry leader in providing power solutions, is seeking qualified Generator Service Technicians. With a 35-year reputation for excellence, Power Plus works with Fortune 500 companies and is committed to developing its people and providing exceptional customer service. The Generator Service & Maintenance Division needs skilled technicians to maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and test generators ranging from 5 kw to 4000kw, while delivering best-in-class service to customers. The company emphasizes its quality people and unique working environment.

Requirements

Mechanical and electrical aptitude, with experience in mechanical and electrical fields, particularly with diesel generators.
Technical schooling, automotive or transportation fields, commercial, residential electric and or like military experience a plus
Willingness to learn and use new technologies.
Available to work various shifts, weekend, holidays and on-call pager rotations with occasional out of town travel/overnight stays.
Able to safely operate heavy equipment, forklifts, and mobile cranes accordance to OSHA regulations.
Self-starting, customer-service driven-technicians with a proven background of following established procedures as well as engaging in complex problem-solving to provide solutions to generator issues in the field.
Thorough understanding of mechanical and electrical theory and application.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers of varying levels of technical expertise to clearly explain issues, and solutions in a professional and courteous manner.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at all levels within the company as well as with equipment manufacturers and other vendors.
They have the ability and desire to mentor other service technicians by sharing their knowledge and experience.
They are organized and focused, managing their time well and not letting anything fall through the cracks.
A minimum of ten years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and overhauling engines for all fuel, engine, and manufacturer types on machines ranging from 5kw to 2000kw (for Level 3).
A proven track record of maintaining, troubleshooting, diagnosing, testing, and repairing all various types and manufacturers of automatic transfer switches, paralleling systems, distribution, and utility gear (Level 2 and 3).
Education or experience in thermal dynamics and pressures as they relate to cooling and heating systems (Level 2 and 3).
Expertise in reading and interpreting engineered drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
Assess and report urgency of all needed repairs as well as accurately identifying any and all defective parts to be ordered including part numbers, serial numbers and photos (Level 2 and 3).
Able to provide on-site representation for the company on required bid invitation walks, site surveys or customer meetings.

Nice To Haves

Certified Journeyman Electrician a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and test 5kw – 4000kw generator systems
Interact with customers
Correctly fill out paperwork
Read and apply technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics
Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul engines for all fuel, engine, and manufacturer types on machines ranging from 5kw to 2000kw (for Level 3).
Maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, test, and repair all various types and manufacturers of automatic transfer switches, paralleling systems, distribution, and utility gear (Level 2 and 3).
Understand thermal dynamics and pressures as they relate to cooling and heating systems (Level 2 and 3).
Read and interpret engineered drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
Assess and report urgency of all needed repairs as well as accurately identify any and all defective parts to be ordered including part numbers, serial numbers and photos (Level 2 and 3).
Provide on-site representation for the company on required bid invitation walks, site surveys or customer meetings.