Technician 1 / Technician 2 – Power | Pearland, TX

Aggreko plc; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Aggreko in Pearland, TX is seeking a Technician 1 or Technician 2 to perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting and repairs on Jenbacher natural gas generators and 12- and 16-cylinder engines.

You will read wiring diagrams, work with 480V three-phase systems, and support the Pearland service center with occasional Saturday work and potential travel after six months, gaining hands-on experience and training on a range of diesel and gas power generation equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience with power generators, diesel or natural gas engines or comparable equipment.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Read wiring diagrams and electrical schematics; comfortable with 480V three-phase systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on Jenbacher natural gas generators and 12- and 16-cylinder engines.
• Complete mechanical service and repairs including oil and filter changes, valve recession work, and component-level repairs.
• Troubleshoot generator electrical systems and components including alternators, batteries and starting systems, voltage regulators, breakers, and control panels.
• Read wiring diagrams and electrical schematics, with Tech 2-level technicians troubleshooting 480V three-phase systems.
• Work primarily from Pearland service center, with occasional Saturday work and the potential for limited field-support travel after your first six months.

Skills

Power generation experience

Diesel engines

Natural gas engines

Diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Job description

Bring your energy to Aggreko as a Technician 1 or Technician 2 – Power based in Pearland, TX. You’ll perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on our natural gas power generation equipment.

This is primarily a shop-based role working with Jenbacher generators ranging from approximately 350 kW to 1,800 kW. Whether you bring natural gas experience or a strong diesel power generation background, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your expertise through hands-on training with Jenbacher equipment and controls.

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 an Aggreko Technician

• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on Jenbacher natural gas generators and 12- and 16-cylinder industrial engines.
• Complete mechanical service and repairs including oil and filter changes, valve recession work, and component-level repairs such as heads, valves, and piston rings based on experience level.
• Troubleshoot generator electrical systems and components including alternators, batteries and starting systems, voltage regulators, breakers, and control panels.
• Read and work from wiring diagrams and electrical schematics, with Tech 2-level technicians troubleshooting 480V three-phase systems.
• Work primarily from our Pearland service center, with occasional Saturday work and the potential for limited field-support travel after your first six months.

You are:

• Experienced working with power generators, diesel or natural gas engines, or comparable industrial engine equipment; Cummins, Waukesha, or Jenbacher experience is a plus.
• Comfortable performing preventive maintenance, engine troubleshooting, and mechanical repairs; strong diesel power generation technicians are encouraged to apply.
• Bringing basic troubleshooting skills at the Tech 1 level, or deeper diagnostic experience at the Tech 2 level, including valve recession, component-level engine repairs, and 480V three-phase electrical troubleshooting.
• Able to read wiring diagrams and schematics, or, at the Tech 1 level, have the mechanical aptitude and foundation to develop those skills through training.
• Safety-focused, dependable, and available to work Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM, with occasional Saturday work.

Here’s what you’ll get:

• Competitive hourly pay, based on experience and technician level.
• Full-time position with opportunities for overtime and occasional weekend work.
• Hands-on experience and technical training on Jenbacher natural gas power generation equipment and Deep Sea controls.
• Robust technical training programs, in person and virtual, covering diesel, gas, electrical, controls, microgrid & storage and more.
• Career growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement available.
• No-premium-cost medical plan option available.
• A safety-focused environment with opportunities to grow from shop-based power generation work into more advanced technical opportunities within Aggreko.

Other essential job requirements

• Availability to work the assigned schedule, travel to work locations if needed, and work outside regularly scheduled shifts when required.
• Must be able to stand, walk and sit for prolonged periods and walk over uneven terrain with functional balance that does not require special assistive devices.
• Must be able to move the extremities and spine through a functional range of motion that permits work to be safely performed from ground/floor level to full overhead level.
• Must have good finger dexterity to manipulate small items, functional hand-eye coordination, and sufficient grip strength to safely hold tools and stair railings 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, including lifting 60 lbs., pushing/pulling 80 lbs., carrying 60 lbs., climbing stairs and ladders, climbing while carrying 15 lbs., stooping, kneeling and squatting.

Our people are can-do, positive, resilient, and persistent.

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.