Power Systems - Field Service Technician

Toromont Cat; London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in power generation solutions seeks a Field Service Technician to maintain and repair diesel engines and generators across customer sites. This role includes hands-on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and supporting safety protocols. Candidates should have post-secondary education in related fields and experience with heavy equipment, offering competitive rewards and continuous development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards including wages and benefits

Opportunities for flexible work schedules

Internal training programs for career growth

Qualifications

• Experience in the repair of generators, diesel engines, or related heavy equipment.
• Experience with AC voltages from 600V to 13.8kV.
• Familiarity with control systems, PLCs, and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on gensets and industrial engines.
• Conduct pre-job hazard assessments and mechanical repairs.
• Submit accurate service reports and detailed recommendations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Technical Reporting

Education

Post Secondary education in Diesel Engines or related field

Job description

The Field Service Technicians, Power Systems (Generators & Diesel Engines) will work on our customer sites to safely and effectively diagnose and repair Caterpillar Power Systems in a timely manner while maintaining extremely high standards and ensuring positive customer experiences.

Position requires regular travel in the Cambridge - Windsor corridor and surrounding areas - Travel and overnight stays may be required

As a Field Service Technician, YOU will experience:

• Working within one of the safest organizations in the industry where your safety and well-being are our most important priority
• Working for the best in class equipment dealer and with the premium Caterpillar brand
• Opportunities to continuously Learn, Grow and Develop with our Toromont team through our internal Training teams that are geared for your success
• Competitive total rewards including: wages, benefits, and premiums (as eligible)
• An opportunity for flexible work schedules and opportunities across multiple locations across Eastern Canada
  
  

In a typical day, YOU will:

• Perform all reasonable steps and precautions to guarantee Toromont’s Health and Safety Guidelines are followed by sub-contractors
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on gensets, industrial engines, marine engines, controls and other auxiliary equipment, such as Automatic Transfer Switches, Switchgear and Uninterruptible Power Supplies
• Conduct pre-job hazard assessments and mechanical repairs on engines and generators in both the shop and on customer sites
• Perform basic troubleshooting for all equipment and provide detailed service reports and recommendations on repairs and upgrades
• Use electrical and mechanical testing and calibrating equipment to diagnose and service equipment
• Interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Submit accurate service reports, time cards and other required paperwork in a timely manner
• Operate and connect load banks in a test environment
• Perform engine overhauls
• Demonstrate safe and healthy work behaviors and practices at all times in support of Toromont’s Health and Safety Policy, Programs and initiatives
  
  

Must-haves for this role:

• Post Secondary education in a field related to diesel engines, electronics engineer, marine engine mechanics, industrial mechanics or equivalent
• Experience in the repair on generators, gensets, diesel engines, marine engines or related heavy equipment
• Experience working with AC voltages from 600V to 13.8kV, including motor control centers and switchgears
• Experience working on switchgear and/or transfer switches
• Experience with control systems, PLCs and Instrumentation
  
  

About Toromont Cat Power Systems

Toromont Cat Power Systems is an industry leader in the supply and integration of backup and prime power generation systems, rental generators, marine engines and industrial engines through customized engineering and packaging. A division of Toromont Industries. The Power Systems division is dedicated to supporting our customers when it comes to power generation, power quality, marine engines, industrial engines, rental power, pumps and temperature control.