Generator Technician

Pearce Services•Princeton, NJ

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. The company provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. This role is for a skilled and highly motivated Generator Technician looking to learn and grow in a fast-paced, challenging job in the Telecom industry. Generator Technicians service and repair commercial generators on cell phone towers in their region, making it a great match for independent, self-starters who are willing to travel.

Requirements

A minimum of one year of intense work-related experience with generator and electrical maintenance-related software, hardware, and processes
Thorough knowledge of generator installations, maintenance, and repair of Generators
Knowledge of electronic, mechanical, and electrical components
Moderate computer skills
Basic knowledge of pertinent FCC/FAA/EPA/OSHA regulations
Ability to comply with OSHA Standards
Ability to lift over 50 pounds, stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, and standing for long periods of time
Ability to inspect and/or troubleshoot equipment/alarms effectively, both visually and audibly
Willingness and ability to drive long distances, workday, evening, or night hours
Willingness and ability to work overtime, emergency callouts, weekends, and holidays as required
Ability to assume 24-hour on-call duty when assigned
Ability to be gone from home for extended periods of time
Ability to pass a DOT physical

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience with generator maintenance is preferred

Responsibilities

Maintaining generators, diagnosing and repairing problems, installing and replacing components or entire systems, and performing additional maintenance or upgrades on out-of-season equipment
Conducting performance checks and regular maintenance on generators to ensure proper readiness, reading and following blueprints or other design specifications to install or repair
Install fuel and water supply lines, pumps, electrical wiring and controls, and other components, and test for proper operation
Be responsible for responding promptly/timely to Power/Generator alarms; have the ability to be on call 24/7 if necessary and respond promptly in answering assigned phone and email
Perform work with the awareness of all potential hazards connected with the installation and maintenance of power supply equipment, switching gear, and other equipment, including but not limited to falls, electric shock, falling objects, and traffic; use safety equipment and utilize safety practices; attend and participate in all designated safety and training meetings
Specific duties may vary or evolve over time based on business and client needs.