Industrial Diesel Generator Technician: Diagnose Repair Test

Staffmark Group; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Staffmark Group seeks a Diesel Generator Technician for New Iberia, LA, to diagnose, maintain, repair, and test standby and prime power systems. You’ll work on commercial and industrial generators, reading wiring diagrams and service manuals, with emphasis on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.

The ideal candidate has diesel engine experience, technical training, and the ability to troubleshoot independently.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Technical training in diesel mechanics, industrial maintenance, heavy equipment repair, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent hands-on diesel engine repair experience will be considered.
• Diesel mechanic or generator technician certifications are a plus.
• Previous diesel engine repair and maintenance experience required.
• Strong knowledge of fuel, cooling, lubrication, charging, and starting systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues independently.
• Experience reading wiring diagrams, schematics, and service manuals.
• Experience with Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, Perkins, or similar engines preferred.
• Field service, generator repair, ATS troubleshooting, and load-bank testing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair commercial and industrial diesel generators.
• Perform preventive maintenance on standby and prime power systems.
• Troubleshoot no-start, shutdown, overheating, fuel, cooling, lubrication, charging, and electrical system issues.
• Repair and replace components including injectors, pumps, batteries, starters, alternators, voltage regulators, filters, hoses, and belts.
• Inspect and troubleshoot generator controllers, sensors, alarms, and ATS.
• Perform operational testing and load-bank testing to verify performance.
• Record generator operating data and complete service documentation.
• Assist with generator installations, startups, commissioning, engine repairs, and overhauls.
• Respond to field service calls and maintain a safe, organized work environment.

Skills

Diesel engine experience

Troubleshooting

Wiring diagrams

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical training in diesel mechanics

Diesel mechanic certifications optional

Tools

Caterpillar engines

Cummins engines

Detroit Diesel engines

Perkins engines

Job description

Staffmark Group seeks a Diesel Generator Technician for New Iberia, LA, to diagnose, maintain, repair, and test standby and prime power systems. You’ll work on commercial and industrial generators, reading wiring diagrams and service manuals, with emphasis on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.

The ideal candidate has diesel engine experience, technical training, and the ability to troubleshoot independently.