Power Systems Field Service Technician (Generators & Diesel Engines)

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

Job summary

A leading power systems company in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is seeking a Field Service Technician to diagnose and repair Caterpillar Power Systems on customer sites. The ideal candidate will have post-secondary education in a technical field and experience with generators and diesel engines. This role emphasizes safety, customer experience, and offers competitive rewards including flexible work schedules and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards including wages and benefits

Opportunities for continuous learning and development

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• Experience in the repair of generators, gensets, and heavy engines.
• Familiarity with marine environments for large diesel engines is a plus.
• Experience with switchgear and transfer switches is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on gensets and industrial engines.
• Conduct pre-job hazard assessments on customer sites.
• Submit accurate service reports and time cards in a timely manner.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical and mechanical testing

Customer service mindset

Education

Post Secondary education in a technical field related to diesel engines

Tools

Electrical schematics

Testing and calibrating equipment

Job description

The Field Service Technicians, Power Systems 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.

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 technical field related to diesel engines, electro- mechanics, heavy engine, generator mechanics or equivalent non engineering program
• Experience in the repair on generators, gensets, diesel engines, marine engines or related heavy equipment
• Experience working on large diesel engines in marine environment will be considered an asset.
• Experience working on switchgear and/or transfer switches will be considered an asset
  
  

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.