Generator Technician

Aretum • San Antonio, TX

5d

About The Position

The Generator Technician is responsible for installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of standby and prime power generator systems and associated electrical equipment in a mission-critical industrial or government support environment. This includes diesel and gas-driven generator sets, automatic transfer switches (ATS), switchgear, control systems, and related power distribution equipment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience working on commercial/industrial generator systems.
• Minimum of 5 years experience specifically with MTU generators.
• Minimum of 5 years experience with switchgear and ATS systems.
• Strong electrical and mechanical diagnostic skills, including multimeter and power testing equipment proficiency.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain access to a U.S. Army installation (base access) in accordance with applicable government/customer requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications preferred: EGSA, OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, MTU/GENSET OEM certifications, electrical trades licenses.
• Experience on military installations or in industrial, mission-critical, or secure government facility environments.
• Secret clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul of generator systems, including MTU generators and related electrical equipment.
• Maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair automatic transfer switches (ATS), switchgear, control panels, battery systems, and power distribution equipment.
• Conduct load-bank testing, commissioning, and system start-ups to validate generator and ATS performance.
• Review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and OEM documentation to diagnose problems and make repairs.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, including NFPA, OSHA, and local electrical codes.
• Respond to after-hours emergency calls on a rotating on-call schedule.
• Maintain accurate service records, parts inventory, and work orders.
• Communicate effectively with operations management, facility staff, and external vendors as required.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed