Power Gen Technician - Diesel Gen 500–2000kW (Day Shift)

Ohio Cat; Brooklyn (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Cat Rental Store, a division of Ohio Machinery Co., seeks a Power Generation Service Technician to keep standby and prime power systems running for critical infrastructure across multiple industries.

This hands-on role requires diagnosing, repairing, and reconditioning generator engines (500 kW–2,000 kW), reading electrical schematics, and documenting service reports to company standards. Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM in our Ohio shop.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of experience servicing power generation equipment, diesel engines, or related industrial systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on generator or engine rebuild experience.
• Solid knowledge of DC electrical systems and machine electronic controls.
• Ability to follow technical manuals, service procedures, and manufacturer updates.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair power generation equipment ranging from 500 kW to 2,000 kW
• Perform engine, mechanical, and electrical diagnostics on diesel generator systems
• Clean, recondition, overhaul, and rebuild generator engines and components
• Read and apply electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
• Determine parts reusability per manufacturer guidelines and initiate salvage or replacement requests
• Accurately complete service reports and documentation
• Perform all work safely and in compliance with company and regulatory standards

Skills

Power generation equipment

Diesel engines

Electrical diagnostics

Mechanical aptitude

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

DC electrical systems

Electronic controls

Technical manuals

Job description

Ohio Cat Rental Store, a division of Ohio Machinery Co., seeks a Power Generation Service Technician to keep standby and prime power systems running for critical infrastructure across multiple industries.

This hands-on role requires diagnosing, repairing, and reconditioning generator engines (500 kW–2,000 kW), reading electrical schematics, and documenting service reports to company standards. Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM in our Ohio shop.