Generator Technician - RDA

Airgas

1d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Branch Manager and in conjunction with the Shop Supervisor, the incumbent repairs, refurbishes, and maintains engine driven generators and ensures a safe working environment.

Requirements

• Post secondary education equivalent to a one year Technical College or equivalent in experience.
• 3+ years of related technical experience.
• Working knowledge of power generating and welding equipment, welding application and equipment, combustion engine, electrical equipment are an asset.
• Diesel engine knowledge PLC engine and generator controllers experience
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems, act decisively and persist in the face of obstacles.
• Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions.
• Communicates with clarity, verbally and in writing, in one on one or group situations, over the telephone and via email.
• Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently with little supervision.
• Detailed orientated with strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Must have excellent technical knowledge as well as strong interpersonal and management skills.
• Strong “customer service” mindset with an affinity for a ‘follow-up/follow-through’ management style and proactive communicator keeping supervisors, other leaders and their respective team updated.
• Ability to effectively build relationships with both internal and external customers
• Must be able to proactively and methodically deal with conflicting goals and challenging situations
• Ability to work as a team in the conception and review stages of a project
• Ability to understand the impact of new technologies on processes and costs.
• Ability to interpret and apply appropriate laws and regulations
• Ability to use computer equipment

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe working environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines.
• Repairs, maintains, and refurbishes all Engine Driven Power Generators, with a secondary focus on engine driven welding equipment.
• Assembles diesel power generator equipment for rental.
• Tests and calibrates machines to see if they are functional for rent or sale.
• Performs paint touch ups and replaces worn and missing decals to maintain general appearance of welding equipment. on generators, and welders to maintain general appearance.
• Replaces defective parts and completes preventative maintenance required.
• Identifies proper parts and their numbers needed for repairs, orders parts as required to complete those repairs through parts or Branch Coordinator.
• Inspects returned Generator equipment for proper operation and/or damage by the customer.
• Operates a forklift, pallet jack or other necessary equipment load and upload equipment from vehicles and move equipment around the branch.
• Ensures a clean and organized work environment at all times.
• Properly documents all repairs and maintenance.
• Required to service equipment and customers off-site.
• Maintains communication with all branch personnel.
• Maintaining generators, diagnosing and repairing problems, or installing and replacing components or entire systems.
• Performs related duties as required.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees
• progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children
• 401k plan with company matching funds
• tuition reimbursement
• discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents
• Airgas Scholarship Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees