Generator Technician - Odessa, TX

VetJobs • Odessa, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Aggreko is hiring a Generator Technician (also described as Technician 1 Power Rotation) based in Odessa, Texas. The role is based out of the Midland, Texas/Carlsbad, New Mexico service center and involves field work, daily local travel in a company vehicle, and servicing customers at the shop and customer locations. The technician may work independently or with other technicians to set up and operate equipment. The position includes potential overtime, weekend work, travel, and standby availability outside regularly scheduled shifts.

The technician performs preventive maintenance, repairs, commissioning, and troubleshooting for power generators, diesel engines, and electrical distribution equipment, including multiple canopy generators and a single containerized generator. The role requires meeting customer requirements and safely performing physical work at ground level through overhead level, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, and working on uneven terrain.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
• At least 4 years of experience working on Cummins diesel power/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.
• May be required, based on customer requirements, to obtain and maintain a TWIC card or valid DOT medical card.
• Ability to move or lift objects, typically less than 75 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods and walk over uneven terrain with functional balance without special assistive devices.
• Functional range of motion in the extremities and spine to perform work safely from ground/floor level to full overhead level.
• Finger dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and sufficient grip strength to safely handle tools and stair railings or ladders.
• Ability to pass the post-offer physical abilities assessment, including lifting 60 lbs, pushing/pulling 80 lbs, carrying 60 lbs, climbing stairs and ladders, climbing while carrying objects weighing 15 lbs, stooping, kneeling, and squatting.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on power generators, diesel engines, and electrical distribution equipment.
• Commission multiple canopy generators and a single containerized generator.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures at the shop and at 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 work locations in a company vehicle and travel when needed.
• Be available for the assigned schedule and standby work outside regularly scheduled shifts.

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

What This Job Offers

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