Planned Maintenance Technician

Aggreko, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

No premium medical plan

Technical training programs

Career growth

Job summary

Aggreko, LLC seeks a Planned Maintenance Technician to join our Chicago (Lemont) service center. You will perform preventive maintenance and repairs on diesel generators, HVAC equipment, chillers and oil-free air systems, with local travel in a company vehicle.

You will work in a dynamic field environment with overtime and possible travel; a valid driver’s license is required and you may need TWIC/DOT cards. A strong mechanical background and safety mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience working on diesel power and/or HVAC equipment, including inspections, maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to calculate nominal and effective tonnage or kW requirements and read schematics.
• May require TWIC card or valid DOT medical card.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to lift up to 60–75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs of power generators, diesel engines, electrical equipment, chillers, HVAC, and oil-free air compressors.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures at shop and at customer locations; perform repairs.
• Work in the field and at the shop; may operate solo or with other technicians.

Skills

Diesel generators

HVAC equipment

Schematic reading

TWIC/DOT

Driver's license

Lifting capability

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Bring your energy to Aggreko as a Planned Maintenance Technician, in Chicago (Lemont), IL Power without pause. Heating, cooling and oil-free air without end. We keep our customers' worlds on. From world-class events that last a few weeks to mining operations and remote communities who rely on us for decades.

What you'll do

• You’ll be based out of our Chicago (Lemont), IL service center and can expect to work in the field with local travel daily in your company vehicle
• You’ll have an opportunity to work overtime and weekends, and there is a potential for travel
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs of power generators, diesel engines, electrical distribution equipment, Chillers, HVAC equipment and/or oil free air compressors
• Troubleshoot equipment failures at the shop and on customer locations, and handle the repairs
• You will either be out on your own or teamed up with another technician(s) to set up and operate equipment at the shop and on customer sites

You are

• High School diploma/GED
• 2+ years of experience working on diesel power/natural gas generators and/or commercial HVAC equipment, chillers, performing inspections, maintenance, and repairs
• Experience with calculating nominal and effective tonnage and/or kW requirements, along with reading and knowing schematic
• Based on the customer requirements, you may be required to obtain and maintain a TWIC card or valid DOT medical card
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to move or lift objects, typically less than 75 lbs.

Here’s what you'll get

• Full-time with potential for overtime and/or weekends
• Pay Range $25 to $30 an hour
• Annual bonus program
• No premium cost medical plan option available
• Robust technical training programs, in person and virtual, on diesel, gas, compressed air, electrical, controls, oil free air compressors, HVAC, microgrid & storage and more
• Career growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement available, safety-focused culture working on brand new technology

Other essential job requirements

• Availability to work the assigned schedule, travel to work locations (if needed) and be on standby for work outside of regularly scheduled shifts
• Must be able to stand, walk and sit for prolonged periods of time; and be able to walk over uneven terrain with functional balance that does not require any special assistive devices
• Must be able to move the extremities and spine through a functional range of motion that will permit work to be safely performed from ground / floor level to full overhead level
• Must have good finger dexterity to manipulate small items, functional hand-eye coordination, and functionally grip with adequate strength to safely hold tools and stair railing or ladders
• Must be able to safely meet the physical demands outlined in the Essential Physical Capacities Assessment and pass the post-offer physical abilities assessment, which includes being able to lift (60 lbs), push/pull (80 lbs), carry (60 lbs), climb stairs and ladders as well as a combination of climbing while carrying objects (15 lbs), stoop, kneel and squat

Our people are can-do, positive, resilient and persistent.

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At Aggreko, we provide energy solutions so communities can thrive and businesses can grow.

We bring power, heat and cooling to customers and communities wherever they need it.

No two days are the same.

We work in dynamic environments and offer a wide range of opportunities for motivated people to enrich their lives and communities.

If you are prepared to give us your best, you can learn and grow quickly.

We are building a culture and an environment where everyone can be at their best.

We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that's how we achieve our potential.

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