On-Call Generator Field Technician

Total Power Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Health & wellness spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Company vehicle (selected roles)

Job summary

Total Power Limited in Calgary, Alberta is seeking an experienced Generator Field Service Technician. The role involves emergency service, preventative maintenance, and complex troubleshooting of generator systems across customer sites.

You will program and test transfer switches, startups, and load bank tests, while maintaining tools and reporting on service details. Strong customer service, communications skills, and a valid driver’s license are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a generator field service technician.
• Diploma or certification in power generation or electrical trades preferred.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing and willingness to travel within Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency service, preventative maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and instruction for customer generators.
• Test, measure, and verify electrical component operations (energized components and electrical fields).
• Program, test, and connect transfer switches.
• Program, test, and troubleshoot generator sets and synchronizing controls.
• Conduct startups and load bank tests as required.
• Operate and diagnose engine-driven gensets powered by diesel or natural gas.
• Build strong customer relationships through professional communication.
• Maintain all tools and materials, including inventory of parts.
• Communicate with Supervisor on all aspects of service and complete service reports.

Skills

Generator field service

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

MS Office

Self-sufficiency

Education

College-level Power Generation Diploma

Certified Mechanic with electrical skills

Licensed Electrician with mechanical skills

Tools

MS Office suite

Outlook

Job description

Total Power Limited in Calgary, Alberta is seeking an experienced Generator Field Service Technician. The role involves emergency service, preventative maintenance, and complex troubleshooting of generator systems across customer sites.

You will program and test transfer switches, startups, and load bank tests, while maintaining tools and reporting on service details. Strong customer service, communications skills, and a valid driver’s license are essential.