Power Systems Field Technician — CAT Generators

Ohio Cat; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental and Vision Insurance

Pension plan

Uniforms provided

Training opportunities

Paid vacation and personal time

Job summary

Ohio CAT in Cincinnati seeks a Field Service Technician to diagnose, maintain, and repair Caterpillar Power Generation equipment on-site. You will work independently with CAT diesel and gas generators (5KW‑3MW), switchgear, and control systems, performing testing and preventive maintenance while delivering top‑notch customer support.

Expect hands-on field work in outdoor environments, use CAT ET/SIS diagnostic tools, read schematics, and apply safety practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and a 2-year diesel/power generation technical program.
• At least 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Minimum of 5 years hands-on repairing diesel engines, generators, and industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair CAT Power Generation equipment on-site.
• Perform load bank testing, commissioning, and preventive maintenance.
• Read wiring schematics and control diagrams to troubleshoot.
• Provide exceptional customer service and technical support.
• Ensure safety compliance and documentation standards.

Skills

CAT generator systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading wiring schematics

Customer service/tech support

Independent outdoor work

Own tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year technical school in diesel/power generation

Tools

CAT ET

SIS

Diagnostic software

Job description

Ohio CAT in Cincinnati seeks a Field Service Technician to diagnose, maintain, and repair Caterpillar Power Generation equipment on-site. You will work independently with CAT diesel and gas generators (5KW‑3MW), switchgear, and control systems, performing testing and preventive maintenance while delivering top‑notch customer support.

Expect hands-on field work in outdoor environments, use CAT ET/SIS diagnostic tools, read schematics, and apply safety practices.