Generator Technician II

Generac Power Systems; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolverine Power Systems in Michigan seeks a Technical Field Service Representative II to provide on-site and phone troubleshooting, repair, equipment modifications, installation, and sales commissioning support of Generac industrial products. This position will require up to 50% travel.

Responsibilities include mechanical and electrical diagnostics, reading schematics, preventive maintenance, and reporting findings to the service manager.

Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting operational manuals, electrical schematics, generator literature, and work orders.
• Maintaining knowledge of NFPA and state regulations for EPSS.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, electrical troubleshooting and repair of generators.
• Provide emergency repairs after hours, weekends and holidays as directed.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and repairs of generators.
• Read manuals and schematics to perform maintenance and repairs.
• Detect faulty operations and report to service manager promptly.
• Stay current on NFPA and state regulations for EPSS.
• Create reports for field service work.
• Communicate findings by phone, email, or in person.
• Conduct equipment commissioning for industrial products.

Skills

Mechanical design

AC and DC circuitry

Power generation

Wiring schematics

Engine maintenance

Diesel or gaseous engines

Transfer switch knowledge

Troubleshooting

Generac certification readiness

Communication/reporting

Spark ignited knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

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 andoutstanding service for our customers. We are a full-service distributor of Generac equipment and solutionsproviding sales, service and rentals.

Primary Purpose

TheTechnical Field Service Representative IIis responsible forproviding on-site and phone troubleshooting, repair, equipment modifications, installation, andsales commissioning supportofGenerac industrial products. 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 managerin 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.

• Conducting equipment commissioning for the industrial and MPS products.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma

Certification / License

• Valid Driver License

Work Experience

• 4 years servicing and troubleshooting of Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS)

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Working knowledge of mechanical design, AC and DC circuitry, power generation, wiring schematics, and connection diagrams

• Working knowledge of Engine maintenance and troubleshooting of natural gas fuel systems.

• Knowledge of power generation; light tower, pumps, and heating products

• Working knowledge of diesel or gaseous engines

• Excellent troubleshooting skills, the ability to make independent decisions, and work with minimal supervision.

• Working knowledge of transfer switch operations

• Spark Ignited knowledge

• Ability to obtain andmaintainGenerac certification in the air-cooled and protector series courses

• Ability to work and communicate well with others

• Ability to provide detailed reports within 24 hours

• Ability to manage and respond to emails, texts, and phone calls in a safe andtimelymanner

• Excellent conflict and resolution skills

• Able toobserve,identifyand relay critical information to the company, customers, or coworker

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Certification / License

• N/A

Work Experience

• 6 years servicing and troubleshooting of Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS)

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 employeeis regularly required tostand. The employee isfrequentlyrequired to use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; and to talk and hear. The employeeis regularly required towalk, stoop, crouch,bendand reach above shoulders. The employee mustfrequentlylift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds withassistance, 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 mustcomply withthe 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 mustbe 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.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”