Generator Technician / Mechanic

Foley Equipment•Kansas City, MO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Foley Equipment is the authorized Caterpillar dealer in Kansas and NW Missouri. Our EPG Technician is primarily responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing or replacing parts and components on power generation related systems, generators, engines, transfer switches, UPS, and switchgear systems. Also responsible for fuel polishing and load bank testing systems as needed to respond to customer needs in a positive and timely manner.

Requirements

Basic mechanical knowledge including mechanical, electrical and hydraulics
Knowledge around power generator applications and repairs
Knowledge of hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools and instruments, diagnostic software, cranes and rigging equipment
Must be able to read and comprehend specifications, service and parts literature, technical bulletins and other related publications
Ability to drive and valid license required

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred.
Stable work history
Diesel generator troubleshooting experience a plus

Responsibilities

Perform all levels of repair and preventive maintenance on power generation assemblies
Diagnose and troubleshoot problems, give repair recommendations and make all critical power generator application repairs and adjustments and diagnose, troubleshoot, test and repair UPS and switchgear systems and related engine failures
Remove and install parts, disassemble and assemble components and test and adjust assemblies, conduct generator pre-start and start-ups in accordance with the manufacturer checklist and use resistive load bank equipment for testing and repair of generators
Must be willing to work overtime as required by fluctuating workloads, available for after-hours calls as needed
Travel is required for training and/or to assist at other locations.