Generator Technician

Mutual Redevelopment Houses; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Mutual Redevelopment Houses in New York, NY seeks a Full-time Powerhouse Generator Technician with 5+ years of experience in generator and engine work, including reading electrical schematics and using meters and test equipment. The role involves maintenance, testing, rebuilding, and emissions-related procedures.

You will perform preventive maintenance, rebuild engines per OEM specs, and conduct annual load bank tests, while keeping accurate records and staying compliant with safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience working on generators and engines.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Proficiency in using meters, analyzers and test equipment.
• Working knowledge of load bank testing.

Responsibilities

• Record keeping related to maintenance, testing and rebuilding of generator sets and emissions control devices.
• Perform preventive maintenance per manufacturer’s O/M manual.
• Rebuild generator set engines to factory specs as needed per O/M manual.
• Conduct load bank testing annually on required engines for emissions testing.
• Monitor powerhouse generators and related equipment; address issues promptly.
• Notify Chief Engineer and Assistant Chief Engineer of issues as they arise.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area; respond to emergencies as needed.
• Perform additional duties at the discretion of the General Manager and Chief Engineer.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Meters & test equipment

Load bank testing

Generator maintenance

5+ years experience

Job description

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Full-time Regular New York, NY, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1007

Salary Range: $80.50 To $80.50 Hourly

The Powerhouse Generator Technicians responsibilities include but are not limited to the following major items.

Primary Job Tasks Responsibilities:

• Responsible for accurate record keeping related to the maintenance, testing and rebuilding of the generator sets as well as related emissions control devices.
• Perform equipment PM maintenance as required based on the manufacture’s O/M manual.
• Rebuild the generator set engines to factory specifications when required as per the manufacture’s O/M manual.
• Perform load bank testing annually on the required engines for NESHAP Rice emissions testing requirements
• Keep an overall eye on powerhouse generators and related operating equipment. Address any issues in a timely manner.
• Advise Chief Engineer and Assistant Chief Engineer of any issues as they arise.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Respond to any emergencies as needed.
• Additional duties at the discretion of the General Manager and Chief Engineer.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience working on generators and engines
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints
• Proficiency in using meters, analyzers and test equipment
• Working knowledge of load bank testing

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in using all tools required to perform the work
• Ability to communicate and work well with others