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 services and troubleshoots emergency power supply systems, generators, and related equipment. The role involves field work in varying weather and manufacturing conditions, use of required personal protective equipment, and may require driving a heavy-duty truck.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Valid driver's license.
Three to four years of experience servicing and troubleshooting Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS).
Generac Industrial certification and related maintenance, startup, and troubleshooting competencies.
Proficiency repairing competitive-brand industrial equipment.
Load bank loading and towing, with related certifications, for larger commercial and industrial units.
Working knowledge of mechanical design, AC and DC circuitry, power generation, wiring schematics, connection diagrams, and control systems.
Understanding of electrical distribution and transfer switch system components and operation.
Excellent troubleshooting skills; ability to make independent decisions and work with minimal supervision.
Experience in electronics or electromechanical technology.
Knowledge of power generation and light tower products.
Knowledge of spark-ignited and compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Ability to work in varying weather, including extreme heat, snow, and ice, and in manufacturing conditions with seasonal temperature variations and occasional exposure to fumes or byproducts.
Ability to comply with location-specific PPE requirements, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, protective clothing, shields, and appropriate footwear.
May be required to obtain a DOT Medical Card and be able to drive a heavy-duty truck daily.

Nice To Haves

Generator or diesel engine experience with Kohler, Rehlko, CAT, Cummins, Katolight, John Deere, Detroit, MTU, Perkins, or Briggs & Stratton.

Responsibilities

Service and troubleshoot Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS).
Perform maintenance, startup, and troubleshooting on Generac Industrial equipment and competitive-brand industrial equipment.
Work with electrical distribution and transfer switch systems.
Operate and transport load bank equipment for larger commercial and industrial units.