Power Generation Technician

Diamondback E&P LLC; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamondback Energy is seeking a Power Generation Technician to support its generation assets, maximize uptime, and improve reliability. You will inspect fuel gas systems, monitor propane usage, and track outages, coordinating with Operations and vendors to return equipment to service.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of hands-on power generation experience, including oilfield exposure, and strong mechanical, troubleshooting, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three to five years of hands-on power generation experience, including a minimum of two years in the oilfield.
• Technical knowledge and proficiency in mechanical systems and preventive maintenance techniques.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and remain eligible for coverage under the company’s insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain and troubleshoot generator fuel, air, cooling, electrical and control systems to support safe and reliable operations.
• Interpret P&IDs, isometrics, and circuit diagrams to troubleshoot generators and generator support infrastructure.
• Inspect generator fuel systems, including propane and natural gas supply, for leaks, proper valve positioning, and reliability issues across approximately 60 operating generation sites.
• Monitor daily fleet propane consumption and address unexpected usage; manage monthly fuel gas sampling, quality tracking, and related corrective actions.
• Coordinate generator inspections, maintenance, and repairs with Operations and vendors; verify completed repairs, document work, and close deficiencies.
• Review inspection reports, test results, photos, and repair recommendations, and prioritize maintenance by equipment condition and reliability risk.
• Track fleet runtime, downtime, and outage causes; identify recurring failures and recommend corrective maintenance.
• Respond to outages and support troubleshooting, repair, and return to service.
• Serve as Operations' primary contact for generator maintenance and reliability, providing updates on outages, deficiencies, inspections, and repairs document maintenance, equipment deficiencies, and hazards in Sphera.
• perform all work safely in accordance with applicable company policies, safety procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Power generation experience

Mechanical systems proficiency

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Controls programming basics

PLC programming

Job description

Summary

The Power Generation Technician supports Diamondback’s power generation assets to maximize uptime and reliability. This role inspects fuel gas systems for leaks and proper valve positioning, monitors daily fleet propane consumption to identify and reduce unnecessary usage, and tracks generator outages to support optimization efforts with vendors and Engineering. The Technician also serves as a resource to Production Operations for troubleshooting power generation assets and returning them to service.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain and troubleshoot generator fuel, air, colling, electrical and control systems to support safe and reliable operations.
• Interpret P&IDs, isometrics, and circuit diagrams to troubleshoot generators and generator support infrastructure.
• Inspect generator fuel systems, including propane and natural gas supply, for leaks, proper valve positioning, and reliability issues across approximately 60 operating generation sites.
• Monitor daily fleet propane consumption and address unexpected usage; manage monthly fuel gas sampling, quality tracking, and related corrective actions.
• Coordinate generator inspections, maintenance, and repairs with Operations and vendors; verify completed repairs, document work, and close deficiencies.
• Review inspection reports, test results, photos, and repair recommendations, and prioritize maintenance by equipment condition and reliability risk.
• Track fleet runtime, downtime, and outage causes; identify recurring failures and recommend corrective maintenance.
• Respond to outages and support troubleshooting, repair, and return to service.
• Serve as Operations' primary contact for generator maintenance and reliability, providing updates on outages, deficiencies, inspections, and repairs document maintenance, equipment deficiencies, and hazards in Sphera.
• perform all work safely in accordance with applicable company policies, safety procedures and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) to five (5) years of hands‑on power generation experience, including a minimum of two (2) years in the oilfield
• Technical knowledge and proficiency in mechanical systems and preventive maintenance techniques
• Strong problem‑solving abilities, attention to detail, teamwork, and communication skills
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and remain eligible for coverage under the company’s insurance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of controls programming and parameter configuration
• PLC programming experience

Relocation

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Work Authorization

Diamondback Energy is not currently sponsoring employment visas for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Diamondback is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Diamondback provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, veteran or disability status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

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Diamondback Energy is an independent oil and natural gas company headquartered in Midland, Texas focused on the acquisition, development, exploration, and exploitation of unconventional, onshore oil and natural gas reserves in the Permian Basin in West Texas.