Generator Technician

KBR • Houston, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Generator Technician installs, maintains, operates, and troubleshoots generator systems to support reliable power for mission-critical operations. The role involves diagnosing and repairing engines, fuel systems, controls, and generators using prints, diagrams, and specifications, as well as maintaining and operating megawatt-rated, high-amperage and high-voltage generators. The technician monitors contracted maintenance services and provides guidance and oversight to people under their supervision.

The position is located outside the continental United States (OCONUS) and is 100% onsite. It is contingent upon contract award. The technician supports safe and efficient operations by following safety protocols, coordinating with cross-functional teams during outages and emergencies, responding promptly to generator failures, and keeping current with industry trends and practices. The schedule may include on-call duties, rotational shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Active SECRET clearance, with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI with Poly.
• High school diploma, vocational or trade school graduate, or equivalent apprenticeship.
• Eight or more years of professional generator experience, including three years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Experience troubleshooting engines, fuel systems, controls, and generators using prints, diagrams, and specifications.
• Experience maintaining and operating megawatt-rated, high-amperage and high-voltage generators.
• Knowledge of working with and monitoring contracted maintenance services.
• Willingness to work on-call, rotational shifts, and nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot engines, fuel systems, controls, and generators using prints, diagrams, and specifications.
• Maintain and operate megawatt-rated, high-amperage and high-voltage generators.
• Work with and monitor contracted maintenance services.
• Provide guidance and oversight to people under the technician’s supervision.
• Follow and uphold safety protocols during operations.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams during power outages and emergencies.
• Keep updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices to improve generator performance and operational efficiency.
• Respond to generator failures and emergencies, providing on-site support to restore power.
• Work on-call, rotational shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED