Field Technician - Commercial Generators & Power Systems

Southern Company; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is seeking an experienced Service Technician – Commercial Generators to perform maintenance and repair on generator and power distribution equipment at customer sites. You will provide technical support and ensure work meets PSS standards.

The role requires extensive field experience with generator systems, switchgear, and loadbanking, plus strong diagnostic and safety skills.

Qualifications

• Three years field experience servicing generator systems (Level II).
• Six years field experience servicing generator systems with extensive experience on 500KW+, proficient with preventative maintenance, paralleling switch gear, ATS repairs, controller retrofits and loadbanking equipment.
• 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 perform triennial maintenance, engine diagnostics, fuel system priming and replacing failed engine components.
• 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.
• Operational and functional understanding of Automatic Transfer Systems, able to troubleshoot and repair with minimal direction.
• Expert troubleshooting skills, no return call outs for work performed.
• Reading or dissecting schematics and wiring diagrams to diagnose electrical issues. Knowledge of Woodward, Beckwith, and PLC equipment in advanced electric controls environment.
• Must observe all safety standards.

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

Field experience

Generator experience

Preventative maintenance

Paralleling switch gear

Loadbanking

Engine diagnostics

Reading schematics

Safety standards

Mentor technicians

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Woodward

Beckwith

PLC equipment

Job description

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is seeking an experienced Service Technician – Commercial Generators to perform maintenance and repair on generator and power distribution equipment at customer sites. You will provide technical support and ensure work meets PSS standards.

The role requires extensive field experience with generator systems, switchgear, and loadbanking, plus strong diagnostic and safety skills.