Power Generator Technician

Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel; Highland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel seeks a skilled Power Generator Technician to ensure emergency and standby generation systems operate reliably for casino operations. You will repair and troubleshoot diesel, electrical, and natural gas generators, calibrate control systems, and manage preventive maintenance programs.

You will identify opportunities to bring outsourced repairs in-house to save costs and lead times, while mentoring peers and supporting Cogen and distributed generation

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; 4+ years in backup generator industry or similar.
• Experience with Tier 4 diesel engines and generator testing.
• Knowledge of SCR systems and control logic; PLC familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect/maintain DEF systems on Tier 4 generators and perform PM, servicing and repairs.
• Troubleshoot emergency repairs for AC/DC controls, gas, diesel engines, ATS, and start-up/commissioning.
• Perform testing, calibration, and load bank testing to ensure compliance and reliability.
• Maintain logs, manuals, records, and reports; document EPA/AQMD data as required.
• Mentor teammates and support in-house conversion of outsourced projects.

Skills

Tier 4 diesel

Generator testing

SCR knowledge

PLC control

AC/DC controls

Electrical equipment

Education

Associate's degree in related field

Tools

PLC programming tools

Electrical testing gear

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

• Primary workenvironmentmay beaclimate-controlledsetting.
• Workrequirestraveltoattendmeetings,tradeshows,andconferences.
• Incumbentsmayberequiredtoworkevening,weekendandholidayshifts.
• Mustbeabletoworkinafast-paced,high-demandenvironment.
• Strengthsufficienttoexertupto10poundsofforceoccasionallyand/oranegligibleamountof forcefrequentlyor constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Sedentarywork:may involveittingattimes.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,viavideoconferenceandoverthe telephone.
• Speechsufficienttomakeoneselfheardandunderstoodinperson,infrontofgroups,inmeetings,
• viavideoconferenceandoverthetelephone.
• Visual acuity that meets the requirements of the position: The worker is required to have close visualacuitytoperformanactivitysuchaspreparingandanalyzingdataandfigures; transcribing;viewingacomputerterminal;expansivereadingandvisualinspectionofemployees, visitors or facility.
• Mobilitysufficienttosafelymoveinanofficeenvironment,walk,stoop,bendandkneel,andenter,exitandoperatea motor vehiclein the course oftravel to promotional events, meetings, conferences, tradeshowsand San Manuel properties.
• Endurancesufficienttosit,walkandstandforextendedperiods,andmaintainefficiencythroughout the entire work shift and during extended work hours.
• Theemployeemaybeexposedtofumesorairborneparticlesincludingsecondhandsmoke.

Reasonable accommodation will be made in compliance with all applicable law. As one of the largest private employers in the Inland Empire, San Manuel deeply cares about the future, growth and well-being of its employees. Join our team today!