What are the responsibilities and job description for the Generator Field Service Technician position at Atlantic Detroit Diesel Allison?
Overview
Responsible for maintenance, diagnostics, repair and upgrades to power generation and industrial equipment at customer locations. Working primarily on diesel and natural gas fired engines, generator ends, control systems, and power transfer switches/circuit breakers.
Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance, inspections and testing of standby generation equipment, automatic transfer switches, and diesel fire pumps
- Accurately trouble shoot and diagnose problems with generators, transfer switches, fire pumps, and industrial engines
- Make repair recommendations to customers; identify required parts to complete
- Perform repairs on generators, transfer switches, fire pumps, and industrial engines
- Utilize diagnostic tools – multimeter, megohm meter, OEM software
- Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures
- Perform all work in accordance with established quality standards and safety procedures.
Experience with mtu and Volvo Penta highly desirable. Marine experience a plus.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED, Technical degree a plus
- Three years related experience with diesel engines, standby generators, and controls
- Clean driving record and valid Driver’s License required.
- Experience with mtu, Volvo Penta highly desired, but not required
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Basic computer navigation and utilization skills
- Ability to utilize laptop and portable diagnostic tools required.
- Experience with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Able to work independently in a safe and efficient manner
- Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
- Motivated and reliable with strong work ethic, cooperative team member
Competitive pay, a flexible work environment, and a well-built benefits program can be the foundation of your financial plan. From health insurance and retirement to paid time off, our wide range of benefits help you enjoy a balanced lifestyle and a promising future. We provide:
- 401(k) savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Holidays
- Vacation
- Employee-assistance program
- Medical programs
- Dental programs
- Vision programs
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee life and accident insurance
- Supplemental life and accident insurance
- Business travel accident insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Flexible work schedules
- Sick time off
- Company-paid technician uniforms
- Annual safety-shoe allowance
- Annual prescription safety-glasses allowance