Generator Engineer

Owen Daniels; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking a Generator Service Engineer to install, service, maintain and repair generator systems across customer sites in Ireland and the UK. You will manage your own workload, work with a wide range of engine and generator manufacturers, and provide a professional service to customers.

You will have strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills, experience with control systems such as DSE, ComAp, and DEIF, and be motivated to develop technical knowledge through training

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in generator service or power generation.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding ability.
• Experience servicing, maintaining and repairing generator systems.
• Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise jobs effectively.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
• Willingness to undertake additional manufacturer or technical training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive servicing and maintenance of generator systems.
• Complete oil and filter changes, and sampling.
• Carry out load bank testing on customer-owned generator sets.
• Diagnose and fault find complex mechanical and electrical issues.
• Work across a wide range of engine and generator manufacturers.
• Complete mechanical and electrical repairs and component replacement.
• Diagnose and repair fuel systems, cooling systems, starter motors and related components.
• Diagnose and interrogate control systems including DSE, ComAp and DEIF.
• Complete service reports and record work carried out.
• Liaise with customers and provide a professional service at all times.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Load bank testing

Independent workload management

Customer liaison

Technical training willingness

Tools

DSE control systems

ComAp

DEIF

Job description

My client is a well-established provider of power generation solutions across Ireland and the UK, supporting customers across construction, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, education, waste management, traffic management and the equipment hire sector.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Generator Service Engineer to join their expanding team, covering the Leinster and Munster regions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Generator Engineer looking to join a growing business, with the chance to work on a technically diverse range of generator systems, engines and control technologies.

The RoleAs a Generator Service Engineer

you’ll be responsible for the installation, servicing, maintenance, fault finding and repair of generator systems across customer sites.You’ll work closely with customers and the wider service team, while also having the autonomy to manage your own workload and complete jobs independently.The role offers excellent technical variety, with engineers working across equipment from 9kVA through to 16MW and a wide range of leading engine and generator manufacturers.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive servicing and maintenance of generator systems
• Complete oil and filter changes, along with oil, fuel and coolant sampling
• Carry out load bank testing on customer-owned generator sets
• Diagnose and fault find complex mechanical and electrical issues
• Work across a wide range of engine and generator manufacturers, including Cummins, Perkins, Caterpillar, John Deere, Volvo, Scania, Iveco, Dorman and Yanmar
• Work independently on generator systems ranging from 9kVA to 16MW
• Complete mechanical and electrical repairs and component replacement
• Diagnose and repair fuel systems, cooling systems, starter motors, belts and associated components
• Work on batteries, battery chargers, water jacket heaters, starter cables and key switches
• Diagnose and interrogate control systems including DSE, ComAp and DEIF
• Work on changeover systems and Automatic Mains Failure (AMF) systems
• Assist with engine rebuilds and top-end overhauls
• Assist with control panel upgrades, modifications and retrofit projects
• Complete service reports and accurately record work carried out
• Liaise directly with customers and provide a professional service at all times

Essential Experience

• Previous experience working within the generator service or power generation industry
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding ability
• Experience servicing, maintaining and repairing generator systems
• Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise jobs effectively
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider engineering team
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical approach to fault diagnosis
• Self-motivated with a willingness to develop your technical knowledge
• Strong attention to detail and high standards of workmanship
• Professional and confident when dealing with customers
• Willingness to undertake additional manufacturer or technical training

This is an opportunity to join a growing business within the power generation sector, working on a genuinely varied range of equipment and applications.

You’ll have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise across multiple engine manufacturers, generator systems and control technologies, while working alongside an experienced service team.