Critical Power Technician: Field Service & On‑Call

Central Power Systems & Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits including Medical, R&D

401(k) with a company match

Paid Time Off + 7 Company Paid Holid a

Boot Allowance

Job summary

Central Power Systems & Services is seeking a Critical Power Technician to service emergency standby generators, ATS, and switchgear. Regular hours are 7AM–4PM with overtime and rotating after-hours on-call. The role emphasizes growth, field experience, and working with mining clients.

Ideal candidates have generator experience and strong electrical/mechanical knowledge, plus willingness to travel overnight and join a team focused on durable, reliable power systems.

Qualifications

• On-call availability and overtime flexibility.
• Willingness to travel overnight.
• 2 years experience with high voltage generator maintenance (CAT, Kohler, Cummins).
• 3+ years generator maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical schooling preferred.
• AAS Electrical Power Generator Tech is a big plus.
• Military experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of critical power systems installation, start-up and commissioning.
• Perform diagnostic and repair procedures on all systems including PLCs, AC/DC, and switch gears.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on electric power generation equipment including gas and diesel engines, generators, and transfer switches.
• Coordinate with installing electrical contractors.
• Oversee correction of issues arising from commissioning.
• Become familiar with working off-site and with mining companies.
• Test and troubleshoot various sized generators.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/Trade school preferred

AAS Electrical Power Generator Tech

Military experience (a plus)

Job description

Central Power Systems & Services is seeking a Critical Power Technician to service emergency standby generators, ATS, and switchgear. Regular hours are 7AM–4PM with overtime and rotating after-hours on-call. The role emphasizes growth, field experience, and working with mining clients.

Ideal candidates have generator experience and strong electrical/mechanical knowledge, plus willingness to travel overnight and join a team focused on durable, reliable power systems.