Generator Technician I

DR Power LLP; Gaylord (MI); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolverine Power Systems, a leader in industrial power solution sales, service, and rentals in Michigan, seeks a Technical Field Service Representative I to perform on-site repair and preventive maintenance of generators. Up to 50% travel is required to service customers and installations.

Responsibilities include reading manuals and schematics, performing repairs, and reporting work in FieldServio. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and a valid driver license; 1 year of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Associate degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• 1–3 years mechanical experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting and repair of generators on-site.
• Provide emergency repairs after hours, weekends and holidays when needed.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on generators.
• Read manuals, electrical schematics and work orders to perform maintenance.
• Create FieldServio reports and communicate findings to the service manager.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Troubleshooting

Read schematics

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FieldServio

Job description

We are Wolverine Power Systems, a leader in industrial power solution sales, service, and rentals. Powering Michigan since 1997, we pride ourselves on an ongoing tradition of providing excellent products and outstanding service for our customers. We are a full-service distributor of Generac equipment and solutions providing sales, service and rentals.

Primary Purpose

The Technical Field Service Representative I is responsible for providing on-site repair, equipment preventive maintenance, and ability to assist with installation. This position will require up to 50% travel.

Major Responsibilities

• Perform technical skills including but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting and repair of generators.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of generators both during normal working hours and after-hours, weekends and holidays as directed.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance service and/or repairs of generators.
• Read and interpret operational manuals, electrical schematics, universal generator literature, and work orders to perform required maintenance and/or repairs.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report them and any other unusual situations to the service manager in a timely manner.
• Stay current on National Fire Protection Association and State regulations for Emergency Power Supply Systems.
• Create reports for all work performed in FieldServio.
• Communicate report findings through but not limited to phone calls, emails and in person communication.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Education High School Diploma
• Certification / License Valid Driver License
• Work Experience 1 year of mechanical experience

Preferred Job Requirements

• Education Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Certification / License N/A
• Work Experience 2 – 3 years of industrial experience
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities N/A

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Production Environment (Includes professionals who are active on the shop floor) (For Field Technicians): While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; and to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to walk, stoop, crouch, bend and reach above shoulders. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, waist high, up to 10 feet away. This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be working in the typical conditions of a manufacturing environment, including seasonal variations in temperatures and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or byproducts. The employee must comply with the assigned location PPE requirements, including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, appropriate gloves, clothing, and shields for required tasks, and closed-toed or safety shoes as required by facility safety policies. The employee must be able to work in varying weather conditions including extreme heat, snow, and ice. The employee may be required to obtain a DOT Medical Card and have the ability to drive a heavy-duty truck on a daily basis.

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