Industrial Generator Technician

Generac Power Systems•Wixom, MI

About The Position

Energy Systems is an authorized Industrial distributor of Generac Industrial Energy, providing smart power solutions and customized service agreements across key regions of the United States. The company serves the entire state of Michigan, including Wixom, Zeeland, Gaylord, and Marquette, with 24/7 emergency service. The Industrial Generator Technician performs maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of generators, including scheduled preventative maintenance and emergency or unscheduled service. The role involves interpreting manuals, schematics, generator literature, and work orders; identifying and reporting faults; staying current with applicable regulations; documenting work in FieldServio; and communicating findings. Field technicians work in manufacturing and field conditions, including varied weather, and must comply with required PPE and safety policies.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 1 year of experience servicing and troubleshooting Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS).
Generac Industrial certification and related maintenance, startup, and troubleshooting competencies, as well as proficiency repairing competitive industrial brands.
Load bank loading and towing, with related certifications, for larger commercial and industrial units.
Valid driver's license.
Working knowledge of mechanical design, AC and DC circuitry, power generation, wiring schematics, and connection diagrams.
Working knowledge of engine maintenance and troubleshooting natural gas fuel systems.
Knowledge of power generation, light towers, pumps, and heating products.
Working knowledge of diesel or gaseous engines.
Moderate troubleshooting skills, ability to make independent decisions, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Working knowledge of transfer switch operations.
Ability to obtain and maintain Generac certification in the air-cooled and protector series courses.
Ability to work and communicate well with others.
Ability to provide detailed reports within 24 hours.
Ability to manage and respond to emails, texts, and phone calls in a safe and timely manner.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Ability to work in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, snow, and ice, and comply with assigned-location PPE requirements.
May be required to obtain a DOT Medical Card and drive a heavy-duty truck daily.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical and electrical technical work, troubleshooting, and repairs on generators.
Provide emergency and unscheduled generator repairs during normal working hours and, as directed, after hours, on weekends, and holidays.
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and repairs on generators.
Read and interpret operational manuals, electrical schematics, universal generator literature, and work orders to perform required maintenance and repairs.
Detect faulty operations and defective material, and report these and other unusual situations to the service manager in a timely manner.
Stay current on National Fire Protection Association and state regulations for Emergency Power Supply Systems.
Create reports for all work performed in FieldServio.
Communicate report findings by phone, email, and in person.