Generator Technician

Human Insights Consulting, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Human Insights Consulting, LLC is seeking a generator service technician in Houston, TX. You will perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on diesel and natural gas generators, while troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems and reading wiring diagrams.

The role requires strong diagnostic and communication skills, ability to work independently, and a commitment to safety. Field and shop work will be performed with emphasis on quality and customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Knowledge of power generation and electrical distribution systems.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• 3+ years of commercial generator or military power generation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, and component replacements on diesel and natural gas generators.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, engine, generator control, and AC/DC control system issues.
• Perform electrical and mechanical wiring repairs and modifications.
• Use multimeters, ammeters, meg-ohmmeters, load banks, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Conduct load bank, performance, and operational testing.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and service documentation.
• Diagnose equipment failures and identify root causes.
• Work with electrical distribution components, including breakers, transformers, and relay settings.
• Accurately document inspections, repairs, testing, diagnoses, and parts used.
• Communicate professionally with customers and coworkers regarding equipment status and repairs.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow all safety requirements.
• This position will work in shop and outdoor environments. Candidates must be able to perform physical activities associated with generator service, including standing, walking, bending, climbing, lifting, and handling equipment and components.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnostic skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Multimeters

Ammeter

Megohmmeters

Load banks

Job description

Houston, United States

Job Duties

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections,repairs, and component replacements on diesel and natural gas generators.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, engine,generator control, and AC/DC control system issues.
• Perform electrical and mechanical wiring repairsand modifications.
• Use multimeters, ammeters, meg-ohmmeters, loadbanks, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Conduct load bank, performance, and operationaltesting.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiringdiagrams, technical manuals, and service documentation.
• Diagnose equipment failures and identify rootcauses.
• Work with electrical distribution components,including breakers, transformers, and relay settings.
• Accurately document inspections, repairs,testing, diagnoses, and parts used.
• Communicate professionally with customers andcoworkers regarding equipment status and repairs.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment andfollow all safety requirements.
• This position will work in shop and outdoor environments.Candidates must be able to perform physical activities associated withgenerator service, including standing, walking, bending, climbing, lifting, andhandling equipment and components.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Knowledge of power generation and electricaldistribution systems.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, andtechnical manuals.
• Strong communication and customer serviceskills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of ateam.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuousimprovement.
• 3+ years of commercial generator or militarypower generation experience preferred.
• Relevant military power generation experiencemay substitute for industry experience.
• Performance bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and visioninsurance