Power Generator Technician

Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel; Highland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel seeks a Power Generator Technician to ensure emergency and standby generation runs reliably. You will repair and troubleshoot diesel, electrical, and natural gas generators, maintaining plant electrical and control systems.

You will optimize preventive maintenance, document performance, mentor others, and coordinate in-house repairs to reduce costs and lead times while supporting distributed generation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of protective relay testing, breaker testing, and generator testing.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and maintains DEF systems on Tier 4 generators; performs PM, commissioning, servicing and repair.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses emergency repair procedures for AC/DC controls, gas, solar, steam and diesel engines, ATS, maintenance, and start-up/commissioning.
• Performs testing, calibration, and load bank testing to ensure units operate per code.
• Maintains logs, manuals, records and operating procedures; provides reports on control system conditions when required.

Skills

Protective relay testing

Breaker testing

Generator testing

Tier 4 diesel engines

Electrical equipment

Control circuits

PLC

Diesel engine maintenance

Natural gas engines

Switchgear maintenance

Generator installation

Wiring diagrams

Schematic understanding

Solar panels familiarity

FCC/EPA/OSHA regulations

Automatic transfer switches

Control logic

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

Job description

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Facilities, the primary focus of the Power Generator Technician is providing technical solutions to ensure emergency, paralleling electrical/self-generating equipment is in top operating condition for Yaamava' Resort & Casino operations. Is responsible for repairs and troubleshooting diesel, electrical, or natural gas generators, and assist with system issues. Maintains, calibrates, and repairs plant electrical, instrumentation, and control systems. When not actively involved in disaster recovery or Central Plant operational activities, identifies vendor outsourced repairs and preventative maintenance that can be brought in-house for cost savings and lead time purposes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspects andmaintainsDiesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) systems on Tier 4 generators, performs preventative maintenance, commissioning, servicing, and repairing equipment throughout its life, performs OEM warranty work, and starting-up service.Analyzes complex electrical equipment and machinery problems, interpreting maintenance manuals to isolate and correct faults.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses emergency repair procedures for AC/DC controls, gas, solar, steam, and diesel industrial engines, automatic transfer switches, preventative maintenance, circuit repairs, component replacements, warranty work, and start-up/commissioning on new generators and systems, as well as performs oil and filter repairs, maintenance services, and warranty work.
• Performs testing, calibration, checking, correcting, adjusting and partcomponentreplacement services.Performs load bank testing on generator(s) to ensure units are in the proper operating condition and meet applicable code requirements.
• Optimizesplant preventative maintenanceprogramto meet OEM recommendations, regulatory requirements, and corporate maintenance philosophy. Responsible formaintaininglogs, manuals, records,blueprintsand operating procedures in a neat and professional manner. Provides written reports on control system conditions whenrequired.
• Completes required documentation, such as service worksheets, timesheets, warranty claims via handwritten forms or business system input screens.Reports and tracks documentspertaining toEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Air Quality Management District (AQMD)requireddata.
• Assists Utility Plant Operators with daily responsibilities involving Cogen generators.Mentors and trains otherfacilitiesteam members on how to troubleshoot andmaintainTier 4 generators.
• Provides comprehensive operations and maintenance support for the enterprises distributed generation projects, which typically includes managing both solar and natural gas generation assets, as well as energy storage resources.
• Is responsible forsupporting the implementation of converting outsourced projects to in-house operations and ensuring future department success.
• Performsotherdutiesasassignedtosupporttheefficientoperationofthedepartment.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Associate'sdegree in a related field isrequired. Minimum four (4) years of experience in the back-up generator industry or a transferable industry isrequired. Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Solid knowledge of basic distribution protective relay testing, breaker function testing, and generator testing isrequired. Demonstrated experience working with Tier 4 diesel engines,electrical equipment and machineryisrequired. Demonstrated knowledge of how Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) equipment works to support pollution control preferred. Experience with control circuits and programmable logic controller (PLC), diesel engine repairs, natural gas engine maintenance, switchgear maintenance and repair, generatorinstallationand repair,etcpreferred. Must be able to read and understand wiring diagrams and schematics. Must have a thorough knowledge of generator installations, maintenance, and repair of generators; advanced knowledge of electronic, mechanical, and electrical components; familiarity with solar panels, moderate computer skills; basic knowledge of pertinent Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Environmental Agency (EPA), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Advanced knowledge of or ability to learn gas and diesel industrial engine fuel systems and controls isrequired. Advanced knowledge of automatic transfer switches and control logic isrequired. Must be able to work independently with minimal daily supervision. Must be able towork in a safe manner at all times. Ability to read,writeand communicate in a professional manner.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS

At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30hourscertificate isrequiredor must have the ability to obtaincertificatewithin one year. Advanced technical certifications are preferred. Authorized Driver: Role requires operation or driving of Tribe-owned vehicles or driving patron vehicles. A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as determined by the insurance carrier is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS – ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Primary workenvironmentmay beaclimate-controlledsetting. Workrequirestraveltoattendmeetings,tradeshows,andconferences. Incumbentsmayberequiredtoworkevening,weekendandholidayshifts. Mustbeabletoworkinafast-paced,high-demandenvironment. Strengthsufficienttoexertupto10poundsofforceoccasionallyand/oranegligibleamountofforcefrequentlyor constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 40 pounds occasionally. Sedentarywork:may involvesittingattimes.Mayoperateacomputerandother officeproductivitymachinery,suchasacalculator,copymachine,andcomputerprinter. Physical activities that apply to the essential functions of the position are balancing, stooping, kneeling,crouching,reaching,pushing,pulling,lifting,grasping,talking,hearing,andrepetitivemotions. Hearingsufficienttohearconversationallevelsinperson,viavideoconferenceandoverthetelephone. Speechsufficienttomakeoneselfheardandunderstoodinperson,infrontofgroups,inmeetings, viavideoconferenceandoverthetelephone. Visual acuity that meets the requirements of the position: The worker is required to have close visualacuitytoperformanactivitysuch aspreparingandanalyzingdataandfigures; transcribing;viewingacomputerterminal;expansivereadingandvisualinspectionofemployees, visitors or facility. Mobilitysufficienttosafelymoveinanofficeenvironment,walk,stoop,bendandkneel,andenter,exitandoperateamotor vehiclein the course oftravel to promotional events, meetings, conferences, tradeshowsand San Manuel properties. Endurancesufficienttosit,walkandstandforextendedperiods,andmaintainefficiencythroughouttheentireworkshiftandduringextendedworkhours. Theemployeemaybeexposedtofumesorairborneparticlesincludingsecondhandsmoke. Reasonable accommodationwillbemadeincompliancewithallapplicablelaw.

As one of the largest private employers in California’s Inland Empire, San Manuel deeply cares about the future, growth and well-being of its employees. San Manuel is one of the largest employers in California’s Inland Empire. Managing one of the world’s busiest casinos, our many restaurants, and a fully functioning tribal government means we can offer an incredibly wide range of professional and support positions. Each is an opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to a better future for all of us. Your commitment to San Manuel is matched by our commitment to you. We offer a Total Rewards package of monetary, benefits and development rewards to individuals who meet and exceed specific goals. These programs support our pay-for-performance philosophy.