Generator Technician

Weisiger Group•Charlotte, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Carolina CAT is seeking experienced Generator Technicians & Engineers to join their team of Power Generation specialists. This role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing generators ranging in size from 13kW to 17,000kW. The company is a long-standing Caterpillar dealership with a history dating back to 1926, emphasizing trust, integrity, and community support. They are looking for team-oriented professionals who enjoy tackling new challenges and are committed to employee growth and development.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Minimum of five years of experience working with Caterpillar or competitor’s power generation systems.
A clean driving record and a current driver’s license.
Basic computer skills.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be able to comprehend, speak, and write the English language.
A sound understanding of electricity and electronics including AC and DC circuits along with basic power generation systems.
Excellent problem-solving, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills with the ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and guidelines.
A working knowledge of safety rules, laws, and regulations concerning engine service, electrical, technical functions of various components, and tooling procedures and capabilities.

Responsibilities

Troubleshooting operational failures of generator sets and related equipment, such as industrial engines.
Installation and commissioning of new units.
Performing both minor and major repairs to the engine, generator, or components.
Mentoring other technicians.
Safely driving a service vehicle.
Clearly and concisely documenting all work and repairs completed in a timely manner.
Reading schematics and diagnosing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electrical and mechanical problems.
Installing, servicing, and repairing generators, UPS, switchgear, automatic transfer switches, and other related system products.
Coordinating with other systems being installed, such as multiple generator sets and paralleling switchgear, to ensure all related equipment works together properly as a system.
Diagnosing and troubleshooting customer’s electrical and mechanical problems to assure the entire system runs safely and efficiently.
Understanding customer needs and time constraints, completing scheduled repairs and service safely and within the identified time constraint while providing superior quality workmanship to meet and/or exceed customer expectations.
Other duties as assigned.