Shop Foreman

Human Insights Consulting, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Immediate 401(k) with up to 4% match

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Benefits for family and stability

Job summary

DEPCO Power Systems in Houston, TX is seeking an Inside Technical Services Manager with hands-on leadership to diagnose, repair, and optimize generator equipment. You will guide technicians, manage shop priorities, and ensure safety and quality across daily operations.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in power systems, strong diagnostics, and ERP/office skills. This role offers competitive pay and growth opportunities in a dynamic service environment.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years in power generation or related technical field.
• Experience diagnosing, rebuilding, repairing, and testing generators.
• Ability to mentor and develop technicians.
• Strong organization and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shop activity, assign work, and adjust priorities to keep projects on track.
• Work alongside technicians on diagnostics, troubleshooting, repairs, rebuilds, inspections, load-bank testing, and commissioning.
• Coach technicians through technical challenges and help strengthen their skills.
• Review repair plans and major repairs for alignment with OEM specifications and DEPCO quality standards.
• Complete final inspections and authorize equipment release after successful testing.
• Coordinate with operations, purchasing, inventory, and shipping to keep work moving.
• Maintain accurate work orders, labor, material, and testing records.
• Champion and reinforce safe work practices and accountability.

Skills

Generator diagnostics

Technical leadership

Troubleshooting

Training technicians

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Acumatica

Work order management

Job description

Houston, United States | Posted on 10/30/2026

Shop Foreman/Inside Technical Services Manager

DEPCO Power Systems | Houston, Texas

Hands-on technicalleadership|Competitive Salary | Semi-Annual Performance Bonus |Career Growth | Sign-On Bonus

Know generators and enjoy helping a shop team solve toughproblems? DEPCO Power Systems is looking for a working Inside Technical Services Managerwho candiagnose and repair equipment, guide technicians, and keep daily shop workmoving safely and efficiently.

What You Will Do

• Lead daily shop activity, assign work, and adjust priorities to keep projects on track.
• Work alongside technicians on diagnostics,troubleshooting, repairs, rebuilds, inspections, load-bank testing, and commissioning.
• Coach technicians through technical challenges and help strengthen their skills.
• Review repair plans and major repairs for alignment with OEM specifications and DEPCO quality standards.
• Complete final inspections and authorize equipment release after successful testing.
• Coordinate with operations, purchasing, inventory, and shipping to keep work moving.
• Maintain accurate work orders, labor, material, and testing records.
• Champion and reinforce safe work practices and accountability.

What You Bring

• At least 10 years of experience in power generation, industrial maintenance, heavy equipment, diesel or natural gas engine service, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated generator diagnostics, rebuild, repair, and testing experience, plus the ability to develop technicians.
• Ability to organize shop work, explain technical issues, and hold the team to safety and quality standards.
• Experience using ERP or work order systems, Microsoft Office, and accurate service documentation.
• A high school diploma or GED.

Experience That Stands Out

• Five or more years as a supervisor in addition to your 10 years of technical experience. Technical school, military technical training, trade certifications, and Acumatica (ERP) experience are also preferred.
• Relevant systems include diesel and natural gas generators(200-2000kw), transfer switches, switchgear, controls, governors, ECMs, and ECUs. Brands include Caterpillar, Cummins, Kohler, MTU, Detroit Diesel, Multiquip, Northern Lights, Cummins Onan, and comparable industrial or marine equipment.

Requirements

• Must be a Working Manager who actively participates in daily shop operations and hands-on technical work: 70% shop, 20% office administrative paperwork, and 10% training technicians.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot diesel and natural gas generators (200-2000kw), engines, transfer switches, switchgear, and related power generation equipment.
• Ability to change voltages on generator ends, replace breakers, and reprogram generator control panels.
• Strong working knowledge of generator controls, governors, ECMs, ECUs, protective shutdown systems, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to diagnose and repair Caterpillar,Cummins, Kohler, MTU/Rolls-Royce, Multiquip (MQ), Detroit Diesel, and similar power generation equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of diesel and natural gas fuel systems.

Competitive compensation, plus benefits that support yourhealth, family, and future:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage available on Day 1 for eligible employees
• Immediate 401(k) eligibility with up to a 4% company match, fully vested.
• Employee assistance, professional development, and additional employee and family benefits.

Benefits are subject to eligibility, applicable plandocuments, and company policies. See the Benefits Overview for details.