Generator Technician - Odessa, TX

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Odessa, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Aggreko is hiring a Generator Technician (listed in the posting as Technician 1 Power Rotation) based out of its Midland, TX/Carlsbad, NM service center. The role involves daily local field travel in a company vehicle to service generators and related equipment at the shop and customer locations. Technicians may work independently or with other technicians to set up and operate equipment. The schedule is a 23-days-on, 10-days-off rotation. Overtime, weekends, travel, and standby work outside scheduled shifts may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 4 years of experience working on Cummins diesel power or natural gas generators, as a mechanic or electrician, and/or in commercial work involving inspections, maintenance, and repair.
• Experience calculating nominal and effective tonnage and/or kW requirements, and reading and understanding schematics.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC card or valid DOT medical card if required by customer requirements.
• Availability to work the assigned schedule, travel to work locations when needed, and be on standby outside regularly scheduled shifts.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role and pass the post-offer physical abilities assessment.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods and walk over uneven terrain with functional balance.
• Functional range of motion in the extremities and spine to safely work from ground level to overhead.
• Finger dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and sufficient grip strength to safely handle tools and hold stair railings or ladders.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs, push or pull 80 lbs, carry 60 lbs, climb stairs and ladders, climb while carrying objects weighing 15 lbs, stoop, kneel, and squat.
• Ability to move or lift objects, typically weighing less than 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on power generators, diesel engines, and electrical distribution equipment.
• Commission multiple canopy generators and single containerized generators.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures at the shop and customer locations, and complete repairs.
• Set up and operate equipment at the shop and customer sites, independently or with other technicians.
• Travel locally to field locations in a company vehicle and travel as needed.

Benefits

• Personal use vehicle.
• Annual bonus program.
• No-premium-cost medical plan option.
• Technical training programs, in person and virtual, covering diesel, gas, electrical, controls, and more.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Safety-focused culture and work with new technology.
• Potential overtime and weekend work.

What This Job Offers

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