Power Generation Field Technician

Advanced Equipment Maintenance Service & Repair; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Paid employee training

Overtime

Health & dental insurance

401K with matching

Eight paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

Advanced Equipment is hiring a Field Technician for their Lorton, VA location. The role involves inspecting, maintaining and testing diesel and gaseous generators, ATS controls, and related equipment.

You will prepare service reports and parts requests while delivering quality customer service. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of diesel engine or generator experience, strong electrical and mechanical skills, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification from Diesel Technology or Electrical Trade School preferred.
• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude required.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections, maintenance and testing of generators and ATS controls.
• Prepare service reports, parts requests, and related documentation.
• Ability to work independently and handle on-call responsibilities and rotating schedules.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

ATS experience

Generator maintenance

Electrical testing

Reading schematics

Communication skills

Organization

Independent work

On-call readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Diesel tech / Electrical trade cert

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Position Description

Advanced Equipment is accepting applications for a Field Technician in our Lorton, VA Location.

The Field Technician performs quality inspections, maintenance and testing of power generators and ATS controls. Ability to perform scheduled and unscheduled repairs on diesel and gaseous systems, and ATS controls. Experience with dual paralleling and switchgear for large systems or plant operations. Prepares service reports, parts requests and other related reports. Must have strong understanding of all engine types. Must be a self starter and be able to work independently.

Required Skillset

• Generator maintenance, repair and testing, minimum of 3 year of experience in Diesel Engines and/or generator sets.
• Or Certification of Graduation from a Diesel Technology or Electrical Trade School or Community College with experience.

Qualifications:

• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude
• Reading and understanding electrical schematics and blueprints in troubleshooting faulty equipment.
• Working with Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
• Performing retrofit and commissioning generators
• High proficiency using electrical test equipment
• Experience performing preventative maintenance on diesel and gaseous generators
• Must be well organized and use laptops with Excel and Outlook programs
• Possess good communication skills
• Adhere to all company safety procedures and policies
• Ability to work independently and solve problems
• Ability to adhere to work schedule
• Willing to be on-call after regular hours, weekends and holidays (rotating schedule)
• Maintain required certifications and OSHA test (costs are paid by employer)
• Act with integrity and provide outstanding service to customers and work with coworkers to build teamwork for a positive work place

Education & Other Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED Required
• Must have Clean Driving Record
• Pass Criminal Background Check

Additional Compensation:

• May Qualify for Signing Bonus - $2000 to $5000
• Paid Employee Training
• Overtime

Benefits:

• Excellent Health & Dental Insurance
• Paid time off
• Short and long term disability and life insurance
• 401K with matching
• Eight Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Program

Pay Frequency: Bi weekly or Twice monthly

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates with Power Generation MOS are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who have a high school diploma/GED
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more

Equal Opportunity Employer to all qualified candidates. Military Veterans (all branches) are encouraged to apply

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime

Company Description

Company Overview

Advanced Equipment is a privately owned and operated federal/commercial and industrial contractors that was founded in 1993. We are a certified dealer for ONAN/Cummins and Generac. Advanced Equipment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please contact Advanced Equipment's HR Department Attn: Ann Sacchetti if you need an accommodation within reason for any part of the application or the hiring process at 703-550-8402. Advanced Equipment is a drug free workplace.