Resident Power Plant Technician North Dakota

Dragline Service Specialties; New Town (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dragline Service Specialties is seeking an experienced Power Plant Technician for our New Town, ND site. You will troubleshoot and repair electrical and hydraulic systems on heavy equipment and power generation systems, following stringent safety and quality standards.

You will conduct monthly inspections, prepare cost-effective estimates, and ensure parts orders are accurate. Travel may be required for field service across locations, with a focus on safely operating all company products.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of previous heavy equipment and/or power plant experience.
• Direct experience with Caterpillar equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical systems ranging from low/medium/high.
• Perform monthly inspections of power generation equipment per manufacturer requirements.
• Visually inspect equipment and use diagnostic equipment to identify problems or malfunctions.
• Repair or replace components on engines, hydraulic systems, brake systems, electrical systems, on-board diagnostic systems, air systems, fuel systems, transmissions and related power train systems.
• Review data to develop detailed, cost-effective job estimates and parts orders.
• Safely operate all Energy Solutions products.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Power plant equipment

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Electrical testing gear

Hand tools

Job description

Job Category: Service

Requisition Number: RESID002384

• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

New Town, ND 58763, USA

Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Effectively trouble shoot electrical systems varying in range from low/medium/high.
• Perform monthly inspections of power generation equipment per manufacturer requirements and as outlined in site specific service contracts.
• Visually inspects and troubleshoots customer's equipment and use diagnostic equipment to proficiently determine problems or malfunctions
• Regularly removes, repairs or replaces components or piece parts on engines, hydraulic systems, brake systems, electrical systems, on-board diagnostic systems, air systems, fuel systems, transmissions and related power train systems
• All repairs must meet/exceed the expectations of the Service Contracts & Equipment Manager/Service &Commissioning Engineering Team/customer
• Regularly reviews data from the trouble shooting and inspection process to work up detailed, accurate and cost-effective job estimates
• Regularly reviews data from the troubleshooting and inspection process to work up detailed and accurate parts orders
• Ability to properly start and safely operate all Energy Solutions provided products

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Must demonstrate above average discipline in properly completing and submitting all paperwork associated with the work they have performed within 24 hours of completing that portion of the job. Some examples include: service reports, labor hour information, DOT logs and expense reports
• Must demonstrate prompt, thorough, safe completion of all duties required of the position
• Occasionally may be asked to travel outside of assigned geographical area to assist other Energy Solutions Power Plant Technicians.

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITY

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Perform basic service procedures such as checking fluid levels and changing filters.
• Advanced ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair multiple types of power plant equipment, power systems, and heavy industrial/natural gas and diesel engines and hydraulic systems

• Can troubleshoot and function as a technician with no direction and/or assistance.
• Experience: Minimum five years of previous heavy equipment and/or power plant experience.
• Direct experience with Caterpillar equipment
• Identify various fasteners and their uses.
• Identify and describe the importance of onsite and personal safety equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely and influence others to do the same.
• Demonstrate ability to identify and understand the use of basic hand tools.
• Basic computer skills.
• Recognize and identify basic mechanical/electrical components
• Proficient in print reading and interpretation.
• Demonstrated ability to layout and terminate low voltage breaker panels per local code requirements.
• Understand and apply transformer theory for terminating equipment.

PREFERRED

• Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License

• Electrical License(s)

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged walking, sitting, standing, climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, working in elevated position.
• Frequent use of hands for simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulating tools/objects, and writing/typing.
• Walking on un-level ground with many slip, trip and fall hazards.
• Frequent exposure to extreme temperatures/adverse weather conditions, water, mud, dirt, grease, dust, industrial chemicals, hydraulic fluids, and loud noises.
• Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Use of all necessary personal protective equipment.
• Operate a company vehicle requiring a valid driver’s license (driving record must meet company insurance standards and is reviewed annually).
• Overtime, varying schedules, extensive travel and overnight stays, may be required.

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