Electrical Generator Assembly Technician

Avail Staffing Company; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Full-time opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Long-term career potential

Job summary

Avail Staffing is seeking an Electrical Generator Assembly Technician to build, wire, install, test, and troubleshoot large-scale generator systems for data center power infrastructure. The role requires reading electrical drawings, using hand and power tools, and maintaining high safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with industrial electrical systems, generator assembly, and control components in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Electrician or Generator Technician.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems and controls.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and wire electrical generator systems and components.
• Install electrical panels, controls, switches, breakers, sensors, conduit, wiring, and cable assemblies.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Route, terminate, label, and secure wiring and cables.
• Perform testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Wiring

Industrial electrical

Hand and power tools

Troubleshooting

Quality inspection

Team collaboration

Tools

Multimeters

Megohmmeters

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Electrical Generator Assembly Technician – Data CenterPower Systems

Avail Staffing is hiring Electrical Generator AssemblyTechnicians to build and wire large-scale generator systems used to providereliable backup power for critical data centers and other mission-criticalfacilities.

This is a hands-on opportunity for electricians andelectrical technicians with experience in industrial electrical systems,generator assembly, wiring, controls, and equipment installation.

Position Overview

The Electrical Generator Assembly Technician willassemble, wire, install, test, and troubleshoot electrical components used inlarge industrial generator systems. The ideal candidate is comfortable readingelectrical drawings, working with hand and power tools, and performing detailedelectrical assembly in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Assembleand wire electrical generator systems and components.
• Installelectrical panels, controls, switches, breakers, sensors, conduit, wiring,and cable assemblies.
• Readand interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and workinstructions.
• Route,terminate, label, and secure electrical wiring and cables.
• Installand connect control panels, junction boxes, battery systems, and relatedelectrical components.
• Performcontinuity checks, electrical testing, and troubleshooting.
• Usehand tools, power tools, electrical test equipment, and measuringinstruments.
• Inspectcompleted work to ensure proper connections, workmanship, and quality.
• Troubleshootwiring, electrical components, and control systems.
• Followestablished assembly procedures, electrical specifications, and qualityrequirements.
• Maintaina clean, organized, and safe work area.
• FollowOSHA, company, and facility safety procedures.
• Workclosely with electricians, mechanical technicians, engineers, andproduction personnel.
• Meetproduction schedules while maintaining high standards for safety andquality.

Qualifications

• Previousexperience as an Electrician, Electrical Technician, Generator Technician,Electrical Assembler, or Industrial Electrician.
• Experiencewith industrial electrical systems preferred.
• Abilityto read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledgeof AC/DC electrical systems and electrical controls.
• Experiencewith wire termination, crimping, routing, and cable installation.
• Familiaritywith electrical testing equipment such as multimeters and megohmmeters isa plus.
• Abilityto safely use hand and power tools.
• Strongmechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellentattention to detail.
• Abilityto work independently and as part of a team.
• Previousexperience building or servicing generators, switchgear, MCCs, or largeindustrial equipment is highly desirable.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in any of the following areencouraged to apply:

• Dieselgenerator systems
• Standby/emergencypower systems
• Datacenter power systems
• Generatorcontrols
• Switchgearand distribution equipment
• Automatictransfer switches
• Batteryand DC systems
• Electricalpanels and control cabinets
• Industrialwiring and cable termination
• Motorcontrols
• PLCsand control systems
• Preventivemaintenance and troubleshooting
• Manufacturingor electrical assembly

Ideal Candidates

This position is a strong fit for electricians comingfrom commercial, industrial, manufacturing, shipyard, military, orgenerator-service backgrounds who want to transition into the rapidly growingdata center power industry.

What We Offer

• Competitivepay based on experience
• Full-timeopportunities
• Overtimeopportunities
• Long-termcareer potential
• Hands-onexperience with critical power infrastructure
• Opportunityto work on large-scale generator systems supporting data center operations
• Professionalwork environment focused on safety, quality, and teamwork