Technician 1 - Power

Aggreko plc; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical plan (no premium)

Technical training programs

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Aggreko plc is seeking a Technician 1 - Power based in Chicago (Lemont), IL. The role involves preventive maintenance and repairs of generators, diesel engines, electrical gear, HVAC equipment, and oil-free air compressors at the Lemont service center.

You may work alone or with teammates, with opportunities for overtime and travel. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and 3+ years’ experience on power generators or HVAC systems; TWIC or DOT medical card and a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working on power generators and/or commercial HVAC equipment, with inspections, maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to calculate nominal and effective tonnage and/or kW requirements.
• May require TWIC card or valid DOT medical card and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Based at Lemont, IL service center with potential travel or overtime.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on generators, diesel engines, electrical distribution, HVAC, and oil-free air compressors.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures at shop or customer sites and coordinate setup with other technicians.

Skills

Power generation

HVAC equipment

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Bring your energy to Aggreko as a Technician 1 - Power based in Chicago (Lemont), IL

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:

• You’ll be based out of our Lemont, IL. service center.
• You’ll have an opportunity to work overtime and weekends, and there is a potential for travel.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs of power generators, diesel engines, electrical distribution equipment, HVAC equipment and/or oil free air compressors.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures at the shop and on customer locations and handle the repairs.
• You will either be out on your own or teamed up with other technician(s) to set up and operate equipment at the shop and on customer sites.

You are:

• High School diploma/GED
• 3+ years of experience working on power generators and/or commercial HVAC equipment, performing inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• Experience with calculating nominal and effective tonnage and/or kW requirements, along with reading and knowing schematics.
• Based on the customer requirements, you may be required to obtain and maintain a TWIC card or valid DOT medical card
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to move or lift objects, typically less than 75 lbs.

Here’s what you’ll get:

• Full-time with potential for overtime and/or weekends
• Annual bonus program
• No premium cost medical plan option available
• Pay range $33.00 to $44.00 an hour
• Robust technical training programs, in person and virtual, on diesel, gas, compressed air, electrical, controls, oil free air compressors, HVAC, microgrid & storage and more
• Career growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement available
• Safety-focused culture working on 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

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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.