Field Technician: Commercial Generators & Power Systems

Southern Company; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is seeking a Service Technician – Commercial Generators to perform maintenance and repair on generator and power distribution equipment. The role includes providing technical support to customers on operational or maintenance aspects and requires travel to customer sites.

The ideal candidate has multi-level technician experience with engines and switchgear, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• Level II Technician requires three years of field experience servicing generator systems with some experience on 500kw+, proficient
• Level III Technician requires six years of field experience servicing generator systems with extensive experience on 500KW+, proficient with preventative maintenance, paralleling switch gear, ATS repairs, controller retrofits and Loadbanking equipment.
• Level IV Technician requires ten years of field experience servicing generator systems of all sizes and applications, expert in preventative maintenance, paralleling switch gear, retrofitting advanced controls and Loadbanking equipment.
• Ability to performing triennial maintenance, engine diagnostics, fuel system priming and replacing failed engine components.
• All Candidates need a High School diploma or GED equivalent, related military experience or equivalent field experience.
• Expert in major engine repairs, able to diagnose a wide variety on various applications. Experienced with Volvo and PSI engines.

Responsibilities

• Daily travel with independent work structure.
• Provide 24x7 “on-call” services as required unless on PTO or Off Call.
• Maintain and safeguard company issued equipment, tools, and instruments.
• Battery installations and replacements.
• Perform required preventative maintenance service to equipment under contract as scheduled.
• Customer contact and interface.
• Communicate availability status to corporate office.
• Protect company proprietary information, manuals, and records.
• Use of electronic and electrical test equipment as necessary.
• Coordinate and manage all on-site subcontractors hired by PSS as necessary.
• Maintain company vehicle in safe and operational condition.
• Ensure that work is performed to PSS standards.
• Complete all paperwork, including Field Service Reports, Time Sheets, Expense Reports, and other job required reports timely and accurately.
• Provide technical support to customers upon request.
• Maintain Technical documentation for study and/or review.
• Willing and able to attend training as company deems necessary.
• Own and maintain personal set of mechanical tools.
• Cross train in other areas as needed.

Skills

Generator experience

LevelII/III/IV exp

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

ERP systems

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Military experience or equivalent

Tools

Volvo engines

Woodward PLCs

Paralleling switch gear

ATS repairs

Job description

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is seeking a Service Technician – Commercial Generators to perform maintenance and repair on generator and power distribution equipment. The role includes providing technical support to customers on operational or maintenance aspects and requires travel to customer sites.

The ideal candidate has multi-level technician experience with engines and switchgear, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to read schematics.