Generator Tech (Electronic Equipment Tech II)

Fairfax County•Fairfax (Fj20), VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs complex work testing, troubleshooting, operating, maintaining, repairing, and installing building emergency and other full generator systems and components. Troubleshoots and repairs live electrical circuits from 0 to 600 volts; inspects, tests, maintains, and repairs generator components and diagnoses and repairs emergency generators and automatic transfer switches (ATS). Performs preventive maintenance on Cummins, Detroit Diesel, John Deere, Caterpillar, Katolight, and MTU engines. Conducts site inspections, maintains a clean and neat work site, enforces applicable fire and electrical building safety codes and insurance requirements, and performs related duties as required. Duties are performed under general supervision, and the incumbent may lead Electronic Equipment Tech I employees. The position requires maintaining current knowledge of applicable codes and commercial building generator equipment and technologies. Work is under the general direction and supervision of a chief building engineer and/or facilities manager. The employee must use an issued procurement card in accordance with governing policies and procedures. The incumbent is essential personnel and may be assigned anywhere in the county daily. Location and work schedule may change due to business or operational needs. A flexible schedule and participation in call-back and on-call duties are required.

Requirements

High school graduation or a GED diploma issued by a state department of education.
Completion of an apprentice-level vocational training program in electronics.
Two years of experience maintaining and repairing electronic and electromechanical equipment specific to the position, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Valid driver's license.
Obtain NFPA Certified Emergency Power Systems Specialist (CEPSS) certification within 12 months of appointment.
Complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and pre-employment medical evaluation to the employer's satisfaction.
Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including lifting up to 75 pounds for short periods and carrying up to 60 pounds frequently; working near moving parts and in tight spaces; climbing ladders up to 50 feet and accessing buildings up to 12 stories; using a respirator and OSHA-required PPE; performing physical tasks in fatiguing positions; and working in varied weather conditions.
Ability to use the required vision capabilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and adjust focus.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to maintain records and prepare reports.

Nice To Haves

ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) or EGSA (Electrical Generating System Association) certification in diesel engine repair and maintenance.
Valid State of Virginia Master Electrician (MELE) license.
Five or more years of full-time experience maintaining and repairing electronic and electromechanical equipment.
Five or more years of experience maintaining and repairing generators up to 2000 kW.
Knowledge of preventive maintenance schedules for generators up to 2000 kW.
Experience with digital multimeters, diagnostic laptops, oscilloscopes, infrared imaging equipment, and/or load bank testing equipment.
Experience with Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs), solid-state microprocessor controls, the Motorola Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (MOSCAD) System, generator ATS switches, and troubleshooting generator electrical control switches.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing manual and automatic ATS.

Responsibilities

Test, troubleshoot, operate, maintain, repair, and install building emergency and other full generator systems and components.
Troubleshoot and repair live electrical circuits operating at 0–600 volts.
Inspect, test, maintain, and repair alternators, speed controls, regulators, wiring harnesses, safety and shutdown devices, 12- and 24-volt battery systems, cooling systems, fuel systems including day tanks, block heaters, and other generator components.
Diagnose and repair emergency generators and automatic transfer switches (ATS).
Perform preventive maintenance on Cummins, Detroit Diesel, John Deere, Caterpillar, Katolight, and MTU engines.
Conduct site inspections and maintain a clean and neat work site.
Enforce local, state, and national fire and electrical building safety codes and insurance requirements.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable codes and equipment and technologies associated with commercial building generator systems.
May lead Electronic Equipment Tech I employees in performing their duties.
Use an issued procurement card in accordance with associated policies and procedures.
Participate in required call-back and on-call duties and work at county locations as assigned.