Generator Technician

$58,240 - $73,840/Yr

Sandhills Utility Services - Liberty, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Liberty, NC

Repair and Maintenance

About the position

The Generator Technician at Sandhills Utility Services, LLC is responsible for the safe maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of generator set systems in a field environment. This role requires minimal supervision and involves performing generator load bank and transfer testing, as well as preventive maintenance tasks. The technician will also interact with customers and maintain reports related to their work.

Responsibilities

• Safely maintain, troubleshoot, and repair generator set systems in a field environment with minimal supervision.
• Perform generator load bank and transfer testing.
• Conduct preventive maintenance including testing batteries, checking oil and coolant, and collecting fuel samples for analysis.
• Transport and properly dispose of hazardous materials.
• Use electrical testing and calibration equipment.
• Interact with customers in a professional and courteous manner.
• Create and maintain reports manually and electronically.

Requirements

• A minimum of a 2-year Associate degree in a related field or 3 years of hands-on job experience, or a combination of both is required.
• Willingness to attend various training with the intent to obtain a Journeyman Certification.
• Mechanically inclined with a working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and control systems, including programmable logic controls.
• Possess troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repair capabilities for automatic transfer switches, diesel engines, generators, engine governors, and electrical power switching mechanisms.
• Proficient with emergency and paralleling switchgear.
• Thorough knowledge of AC & DC electrical circuitry and fundamentals.
• Familiar with industry standards for safe work procedures, including NFPA 70E, and proper utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Knowledge of techniques in handling, transporting, and disposing of hazardous materials.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, one line diagrams, and schematics.
• Strong proficiency with computers, including Windows operating system and Microsoft Office products.

Nice-to-haves

• Hazmat Endorsement
• CDL Electrical experience
• Automotive diagnostics
• Teaching Diesel engine repair

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Prescription drug insurance