Technician 1

Aggreko plc; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

No-premium-cost medical plan

Technical training programs

Job summary

Aggreko plc in North Houston, TX is hiring a Technician 1 - Electric to maintain and repair diesel and natural gas generators, HVAC equipment, and electrical distribution systems. You will travel daily from the North Houston service center to customer sites in a company vehicle and work with other technicians when needed.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED with 2+ years hands-on experience, the ability to read electrical schematics, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, with 2+ years of hands-on experience on diesel/natural gas generators and/or commercial HVAC equipment, chillers, including inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• Able to calculate nominal and effective tonnage and/or kW requirements, and reading and interpreting electrical schematics
• Valid driver's license; ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC/DOT card depending on customer requirements
• Physically able to move or lift objects typically under 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Based out of North Houston, TX service center, traveling daily to customer sites in a company vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on power generators, electrical distribution equipment, chillers, HVAC systems, and oil-free air compressors
• Troubleshoot equipment failures at the shop and on customer sites, diagnosing and executing repairs
• Set up and operate equipment independently or with fellow technicians, in shop and on customer sites
• Work overtime and weekends as needed, with potential travel to support customer operations

Skills

Reading electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Diesel/gas generators

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Bring your energy to Aggreko as Technician 1 - Electric based in North Houston, TX. You’ll keep customers powered by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing generators, electrical distribution equipment, and HVAC systems.

Power without pause. Heating, cooling and oil-free air without end. We keep our customers’ worlds on. From world-class events that last a few weeks to mining operations and remote communities who rely on us for decades.

What you’ll do as Technician 1 - Electric:

• Based out of our North Houston, TX service center, traveling daily to customer sites in a company vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on power generators, electrical distribution equipment, chillers, HVAC systems, and oil-free air compressors
• Troubleshoot equipment failures at the shop and on customer sites, diagnosing and executing repairs
• Set up and operate equipment independently or alongside fellow technicians, both in the shop and on customer sites
• Work overtime and weekends as needed, with potential for travel to support customer operations

You are:

• High School diploma or GED, with 2+ years of hands-on experience on diesel/natural gas generators and/or commercial HVAC equipment, chillers, including inspections, maintenance, and repairs
• Able to calculate nominal and effective tonnage and/or kW requirements, and confident reading and interpreting electrical schematics
• Valid driver's license; ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC card or valid DOT medical card based on customer requirements
• Physically able to move or lift objects typically under 50 lbs

Here’s what you’ll get:

• Full-time position with potential for overtime and weekend work
• Annual bonus program
• No-premium-cost medical plan option available
• Robust technical training programs (in-person and virtual) covering diesel, gas, compressed air, electrical, controls, oil-free air compressors, HVAC, microgrid & storage, and more
• Career growth opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and a safety-focused culture working with brand-new technology

Otheressential jobrequirements

• Availability to work the assignedschedule, travel to work locations (if needed) and be onstandbyfor work outside of regularly scheduledshifts

• Must be able to stand,walkand sit for prolonged periods of time; and be able to walk over uneven terrainwith functional balance that does not require any special assistive devices

• Must be able to move the extremities and spine through a functional range of motion that willpermitwork to be safely performed from ground / floor level tofull overhead level

• Must have good finger dexterity to manipulate small items,functional hand-eye coordination, andfunctionally grip with adequate strength to safelyhold tools and stair railing or ladders

• Must be able to safely meet the physical demands outlined in the Essential Physical Capacities Assessment and pass the post-offer physical abilities assessment, which includes being able to lift (60 lbs), push/pull (80 lbs), carry (60 lbs), climb stairs and ladders as well as a combination of climbing while carrying objects (15 lbs), stoop, kneel and squat

Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.