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Generator Technician

Energy Systems
Shelton, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 12/10/2024
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/2/2025

Overview:

At Energy Systems, a subsidiary of Generac, our people help make the world safer, brighter, and more productive. United by our Values, people with diverse backgrounds and points of view work together to ensure our customers have peace of mind.

It’s a challenge, and an invitation. Most importantly, it’s an opportunity to join an industry leader. There’s never been a better time to work at Energy Systems. Our rapid growth equals rapid career advancement opportunities for those who want to be challenged and enjoy a fast-paced, high-performance culture.

The Generator Field Service Technician is responsible for providing on-site troubleshooting, repair, warranty/campaign service, preventative maintenance, equipment modifications, , of Generac industrial products. This position will requires 100% travel; fleet vehicle provided. No overnight travel is anticipated. Overtime is not promised or required, but during mass storms and outages management may require additional help for after hours calls beyond the standing on-call schedule.

Energy Systems is seeking multiple level of technicians as outlined below. This is a union affiliated position.

Duties:

  • Working knowledge of mechanical design, AC and DC circuitry, power generation, wiring schematics, and connection diagrams
  • Understand components and operation of an electrical distribution system
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills, the ability to make independent decisions, and work with minimal supervision
  • Experienced in Electronics, Electromechanical Technology
  • Knowledge of power generation; light tower, pumps, and heating products
  • Spark Ignited and Compression ignition internal combustion engine knowledge

Minimum Requirements:

  • Valid current driver's license and driving record that meets company standards required.
  • Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Certificate
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.

Technical Field Service Representative Trainee:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma

Experience: 1 – 3 years related mechanical experience and completion of Automotive, Construction Equipment or Electrical/Electronic program

Compensation Range:

Min: $21.84/hour

Max: $27.30/hour

Technical Field Service Representative Level I:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma

Experience: 2 – 3 years servicing and troubleshooting Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS), and Generac Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled certification and related maintenance and troubleshooting competencies

Compensation Range:

Min: $28.39/hour

Max: $30.58/hour

Technical Field Service Representative Level II:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma

Experience: 3-4 years servicing and troubleshooting Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS), and Generac Industrial certification and related maintenance, startup and troubleshooting competencies, as well as competitive brand industrial repair proficiency. Load bank loading and towing and related certifications are required for larger commercial and industrial units.

Compensation Range:

Min: $34.94/hour

Mid: $38.22/hour

Max: $41.50/hour

Technical Field Service Representative Level III:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma

Experience: 4-6 years servicing and troubleshooting Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS) particular mastery of paralleling switchgear and generator repair/maintenance, and loadbanking setup and reporting abilities.

Compensation Range:

Min: $43.68/hour

Max: $48.05/hour

Master Field Service Technician:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma, Generac Master Certification or equivalent

Experience:8 years in advanced troubleshooting Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS), and achieve Generac Master Technician level certification and demonstrate the related competencies.

Compensation Range:

Min: $49.14/hour

1 year:$50.23/hour

3 years: $51.32/hour

5 years: $52.42/hour

This position includes a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; life, long-term disability, flexible spending, and health savings accounts, accrued paid time off, 8 paid Holidays, opportunity for overtime and 401(k) retirement benefits.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate tools, hardware, parts, instrumentation, or controls. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms, including above the shoulders and below the waist. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk and drive commercially-plated vans or pickup trucks. The employee is constantly required to sit, including for the purposes of driving up to 12 hours in a day. Handling of service parts will include lifting or carrying parts in excess of 80 lbs. regularly. Majority of lifting and carrying will involve parts between 5 and 40 lbs needing to be moved more than 50 feet. Load bank loading and towing and related certifications are required for larger commercial and industrial units.

The employee is constantly using hands to finger, handle, feel, lift or operate objects, and use computer keyboards. Fine dexterity for manipulating small objects required. The employee is constantly required to walk, squat, turn/twist, crouch, reach, stand, balance, climb/descend ladders, stairs, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, and see, talk, hear, and smell. The employee is constantly required to stand on variable work surfaces.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Extreme weather conditions, as well as noisy and confined environments are additional exposures.

  • Daily road travel is monitored by vehicle GPS.
  • Random Drug/other testing or data collection which may be required to meet customer site access requirements.
  • Strict adherence to proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while working in the field, which may include: eye and hearing protection, steel-toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, ESD/spark/fire resistant uniform, or face shields.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.84 - $52.42 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • On call
  • Overtime
  • Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

  • How many years of Generator Repair experience do you have?
  • Do you have experience with Generac, Cummins, Kohler specific training?
  • Do you have experience with 100kW and above?
  • Do you have automatic switch experience?

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $49 - $51

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