Field Service Technician - Power Generation

Rolls-Royce Corporation; United States; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Discretionary bonus plan

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Field Service Technician – Power Generation to perform on-site maintenance, troubleshooting, and commissioning of diesel and gas power generation equipment. The role involves frequent travel to customer locations to ensure safe, reliable operation and effective service delivery.

Qualified candidates will have two years of trade school plus three years in field service (or 5+ years without degree) and experience with MTU engines and engine diagnostics.

Qualifications

• 2 years of mechanical or technical trade school plus 3 years of field service with mechanical or electrical troubleshooting experience.
• In lieu of degree, 5+ years of field service experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul of diesel and gaseous power generation equipment, including engines, generator sets, and control systems.
• Commission, start up, operate, and test generator set systems while documenting performance data and facilitating issue resolution.
• Travel up to 60-80% to customer sites, including industrial facilities, utilities, data centers, and critical power sites; occasional international travel.
• Inspect equipment and failed components, document findings, maintain service records, and support root cause analysis to improve reliability.
• Provide technical support to customers and service teams by promoting safe operation and clear recommendations.

Skills

Field service

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Trade school

Tools

MTU engines

Engine diagnostic software

Job description

Job Description Job Title: Field Service Technician – Power Generation Working Pattern: Full-Time Working location: Working from Home US Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable. Why Rolls-Royce? At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first. You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence. Position Summary As the Field Service Technician - Power Generation, you will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning, start-up, and repair activities on diesel and gaseous power generation equipment, including generators, automatic transfer switches, engines, and related control systems. Working directly at customer sites, you will support safe and reliable equipment operation while delivering technical service and recommendations. This role involves regular travel to customer locations to support maintenance, repairs, and equipment commissioning activities. What you will be doing Perform on-site maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul of diesel and gaseous power generation equipment, including engines, generator sets, automatic transfer switches, controls, and related mechanical and electrical systems. Commission, start up, operate, and test generator set systems while documenting performance data and assisting with issue identification and resolution. Travel up to 60-80% to customer sites including industrial facilities, utilities, data centers, and critical power sites, with occasional international travel and short-notice assignments as business needs require. Inspect equipment and failed components, document findings, maintain accurate service records, and support root cause analysis to improve equipment reliability and customer satisfaction. Provide technical support to customers and service teams by promoting safe equipment operation, communicating service recommendations, and maintaining a safe and professional work environment. Basic Requirements: 2 years of mechanical or technical trade school + 3 years of field service with mechanical or electrical troubleshooting experience. In lieu of degree, 5+ years of field service experience. In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent. Resident Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Preferred Requirements: Experience servicing diesel and/or gaseous power generation equipment, including generator sets, engines, and related control systems. Experience with MTU engines, electronic engine controls, and engine diagnostic software. Knowledge of internal combustion engine systems, including fuel, cooling, lubrication, and emissions systems. Experience performing generator commissioning, load bank testing, and operational performance testing. Experience preparing service reports, documenting technical findings, and communicating repair recommendations to customers and internal stakeholders. Mental & Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, push, pull weights in the 20-60 lb. range Ability to bend down, stand over, lay down and complete work tasks within the tight confines typical of genset enclosures and compartments and/or engine rooms for long periods of time Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility. We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide. Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong. Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive. Infinite Potential Closing date: September 30, 2026 Job Posting Date 18 Sept 2026; 00:09 Pay Range Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range. $29.65 - $44.48-Hourly Location: Working from Home US Benefits Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, and employment type. The Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls-Royce provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are even cleaner and smarter and thus provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility. We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These clean and technologically-advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide. Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.