Senior Generator Set Technician / Generator & Electrical Specialist

Bilnor Staffing Solutions; Brits; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilnor Staffing Solutions is seeking a highly experienced Generator Set Technician / Generator & Electrical Specialist to oversee maintenance, diagnostics, repair and reliability of generator sets and associated electrical systems across RGN Plant operations. The role requires competence in both mechanical diesel-engine and electrical alternator/generator systems, with extensive HV electrical experience.

You will travel between multiple RGN sites, perform preventative and corrective maintenance,

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience with industrial generator sets.
• Strong mechanical diesel-engine knowledge.
• Experience with high-voltage electrical systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Maintain industrial generator sets through planned, preventive, and corrective maintenance.
• Diagnose mechanical faults in diesel engines and related systems.
• Perform electrical fault-finding on alternators, AVR, and protection systems.
• Test and commission generators, including load testing.
• Ensure compliance with OEM specs and safety procedures.
• Maintain records of inspections and faults.

Skills

Diesel engines

Electrical diagnostics

High-voltage systems

Schematics reading

Fault-finding

Field-service

Vehicle ownership

Education

Trade qualification in electrical/ mechanical

Tools

Electrical testing tools

Diagnostic equipment

Multimeter

Clamp meter

Megger insulation tester

Generator tooling

Job description

Seeking a highly experienced Generator Set Technician / Generator & Electrical Specialist to take responsibility for the maintenance, diagnostics, repair and reliability of generator sets and associated electrical systems across RGN Plant operations.

The successful candidate must be competent in both the mechanical diesel-engine side and electrical alternator/generator side, with substantial experience in high-voltage electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planned, preventative and corrective maintenance of industrial generator sets.
• Mechanical fault-finding and repair of diesel engines and associated systems.
• Electrical fault-finding on alternators, AVR, excitation and generator control systems.
• Diagnose and repair AMF, synchronising, load-sharing and protection systems.
• HV/LV electrical fault-finding, inspections and maintenance within the individual’s legal competency and authorisation.
• Generator commissioning, testing and load testing.
• Diagnose control, sensor, wiring and communication faults.
• Conduct root-cause analysis on generator failures and recurring faults.
• Respond to critical generator breakdowns across RGN operations.
• Maintain accurate service, inspection and failure records.
• Identify required spares, repairs and preventative maintenance actions.
• Ensure compliance with OEM specifications, electrical safety requirements and RGN SHEQ procedures.

Technical Requirements Essential:

• Relevant recognised trade qualification.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in generator sets, industrial electrical systems or related field.
• Proven experience with industrial diesel generator sets.
• Strong mechanical diesel-engine knowledge.
• Strong alternator and generator electrical knowledge.
• Proven high-voltage electrical experience.
• Generator controls, protection and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding ability.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Own reliable vehicle suitable for travelling between multiple RGN operations.

Advantageous

• Generator OEM training/certification.
• HV switching competency/authorisation.
• Experience with generator synchronising and load sharing.
• Experience with PLCs and generator control systems.
• Experience with protection relays and HV switchgear.
• Mining/heavy industrial experience.
• Auto-electrical experience on earth-moving equipment, including CAN-bus systems, ECUs, sensors, starting/charging systems and machine electrical diagnostics.

OWN VEHICLE & TOOLING REQUIREMENT

The successful candidate must have his own reliable vehicle and a complete professional set of tools and diagnostic equipment required to perform the duties of the position.

The candidate will be expected to provide and maintain, as a minimum where applicable:

• Complete professional mechanical hand-tool set.
• Electrical testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Quality multimeter and electrical test instruments.
• Clamp meter and appropriate electrical measuring equipment.
• Insulation resistance/megger testing equipment where required.
• Battery testing and charging equipment.
• Generator diagnostic/interface equipment appropriate to the generator brands being supported.
• Auto-electrical diagnostic equipment.
• Appropriate specialist generator and alternator tooling.
• Crimping, termination and electrical repair equipment.
• Laptop/tablet suitable for technical diagnostics and accessing OEM manuals/software.
• Appropriate PPE and electrical safety equipment required for the work being undertaken.
• Any other specialist tooling reasonably required to perform the position safely and professionally.

The candidate must arrive at the position fully equipped to perform field-service, diagnostic and breakdown work without relying on the company to provide basic personal tools or diagnostic equipment.

Specialist equipment or tooling that is legally required, site-specific, OEM-specific or impractical for an individual technician to provide may be provided by the company as determined by management.

Personal Attributes:

• Technically strong and experienced.
• Safety conscious.
• Analytical and methodical.
• Able to work independently.
• Capable of diagnosing complex mechanical and electrical faults.
• Reliable and accountable.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Willing to travel between RGN operations.
• Professional in conduct and communication.

Key Performance Areas:

• Generator availability and reliability.
• Reduction in generator breakdowns and repeat failures.
• Preventative maintenance compliance.
• Quality and accuracy of fault diagnosis.
• Effective root-cause analysis.
• Response to critical breakdowns.
• Electrical and HV safety compliance.
• Quality of repairs and technical reporting.
• Overall improvement in generator reliability across RGN Plant.

IMPORTANT

This is a senior technical position and is not intended for a basic generator service technician.

The successful candidate must be capable of diagnosing failures across the diesel engine, alternator, AVR, excitation, controls, protection, HV/LV electrical systems and plant interface, and must be able to determine the root cause of failures rather than simply replacing failed components.