PowerGen Technician

BJ Energy Solutions, LLC; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BJ Energy Solutions, LLC is seeking a full-time PowerGen Technician to inspect, operate, and maintain generator systems across remote field locations. You will perform electrical work within your training level and troubleshoot generator controls, engines, and switchgear.

The role requires 3+ years in industrial electrical systems, experience with 480-volt systems, and the ability to read schematics. Valid driver’s license and site readiness are essential for field deployment.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of relevant experience with industrial electrical systems, controls, generators, engines, heavy equipment, or comparable field-service equipment preferred.
• Experience with natural-gas generators, 480-volt systems, switchgear, VFDs, and mobile electrical distribution equipment preferred.
• Ability to read electrical one-lines, schematics, technical manuals, and equipment drawings.
• Familiarity with electrical test equipment and safe electrical troubleshooting practices.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot both electrical and engine-related generator issues.
• Ability to obtain and maintain BJ's required qualified-electrical-worker, LOTO, and generator-operator qualifications.
• Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Electronics Technology, Power Generation Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or related technical discipline preferred. Equivalent directly applicable military or industrial experience may be considered.
• Ability to work independently at remote field locations while following established procedures and escalation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, operate, monitor, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair assigned generator systems.
• Perform generator operation and electrical work only within the employee's completed training, qualification, and authorization level.
• Support equipment spotting, field installation, grounding, power-cable installation, distribution connections, commissioning, startup, synchronization, loading, and shutdown.
• Verify equipment condition and readiness before deployment and energization.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and document completed work.
• Troubleshoot generator controls, engine systems, electrical faults, switchgear, communication issues, and distribution equipment.
• Use appropriate electrical and diagnostic test equipment in accordance with BJ procedures.
• Monitor generator performance, alarms, loading, voltage, frequency, power factor, and other operating parameters.
• Escalate abnormal conditions and advanced technical issues through the U.S. PowerGen Technician Team Lead.
• Complete maintenance records, inspection forms, operating logs, failure reports, and required field documentation.
• Support commissioning, load testing, equipment modifications, and vendor service activities.
• Maintain assigned tools, test equipment, spare parts, and field-support equipment.
• Participate in required PowerGen, electrical-safety, LOTO, and generator-operator training.

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Electronics Technology, Power Generation Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or related technical discipline

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

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Full Time Professional

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1124

Primary Responsibilities

• Inspect, operate, monitor, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair assigned generator systems.
• Perform generator operation and electrical work only within the employee's completed training, qualification, and authorization level.
• Support equipment spotting, field installation, grounding, power-cable installation, distribution connections, commissioning, startup, synchronization, loading, and shutdown.
• Verify equipment condition and readiness before deployment and energization.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and document completed work.
• Troubleshoot generator controls, engine systems, electrical faults, switchgear, communication issues, and distribution equipment.
• Use appropriate electrical and diagnostic test equipment in accordance with BJ procedures.
• Monitor generator performance, alarms, loading, voltage, frequency, power factor, and other operating parameters.
• Escalate abnormal conditions and advanced technical issues through the U.S. PowerGen Technician Team Lead.
• Complete maintenance records, inspection forms, operating logs, failure reports, and required field documentation.
• Support commissioning, load testing, equipment modifications, and vendor service activities.
• Maintain assigned tools, test equipment, spare parts, and field-support equipment.
• Participate in required PowerGen, electrical-safety, LOTO, and generator-operator training.

Preliminary Qualifications

• Three or more years of relevant experience with industrial electrical systems, controls, generators, engines, heavy equipment, or comparable field-service equipment preferred.
• Experience with natural-gas generators, generator controls, 480-volt systems, switchgear, VFDs, and mobile electrical-distribution equipment preferred.
• Ability to read electrical one-lines, schematics, technical manuals, and equipment drawings.
• Familiarity with electrical test equipment and safe electrical troubleshooting practices.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot both electrical and engine-related generator issues.
• Ability to obtain and maintain BJ's required qualified-electrical-worker, LOTO, and generator-operator qualifications.
• Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Electronics Technology, Power Generation Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical discipline preferred. Equivalent directly applicable military or industrial experience may be considered.
• Ability to work independently at remote field locations while following established procedures and escalation requirements.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.