Electric Power Technician

Verto People, Ltd.; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing energy solutions company seeks a Power Field Service Technician to diagnose and maintain diesel/gas engines and generators. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of relevant experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and a willingness to travel. This role offers competitive pay at $48/hour, a $5,000 relocation bonus, and full benefits including health coverage and a 401k match.

Benefits

401k with 6% company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Service truck, phone, computer, iPad

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience servicing diesel or gas engines or related equipment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with Caterpillar, Cummins, or similar systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair diesel/gas engines and generators.
• Perform preventive maintenance and system inspections.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues across systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Communication

Job description

Power Field Service Technician

Location: Ideally Northwest Arkansas Field-Based (Travel Required)

Compensation: $48/hour, 401k with 6% company match

Culture: “Destination employment” with exceptional employee longevity (many 30–40-year careers here)

We are looking for a skilled Power Field Technician / Power Generation Technician / Switchgear Technician to join a company with an aggressive growth plan (from $30M to $300M revenue in the next 5–10 years), where career stability, collaboration, and long-term opportunity are at the heart of the culture.

Compensation:

Pay: $48/hour

Relocation Bonus: $5,000

Retirement: 401k with 6% company match

Full Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Equipment Provided: Service truck, phone, computer, iPad

Location: Arkansas

Power Field Technician / Power Generation Technician / Switchgear Technician Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair diesel/gas engines, generators, switchgear, and electrical systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, load bank testing, system inspections, and switchgear testing/maintenance to ensure reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical issues across power generation and distribution systems using manuals, schematics, and diagnostic software.
• Complete service reports, work orders, and documentation accurately.
• Communicate with coordinators, management, and clients about job status, parts, and next steps.
• Assist with start-ups, commissioning, and testing of new generator and switchgear installations.
• Take part in on-call rotation and respond to after-hours calls as needed.

Power Field Technician / Power Generation Technician / Switchgear Technician Key Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience servicing diesel or gas engines, generators, switchgear, or related equipment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with Caterpillar, Cummins, or similar power generation systems a plus.
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and switchgear layouts.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel (up to 50% overnight).
• Ideally be based in Northwest Arkansas.