What are the responsibilities and job description for the Generator Technician position at Sandhills Utility Services, LLC?
Duties:
- Safely maintain, troubleshoot, and repair generator set systems in a field environment with minimal supervision.
- Perform generator load bank, and transfer testing.
- Preventive maintenance which intel test batteries, check oil and coolant, and collect fuel samples to be shipped for analysis.
- Transport and properly dispose of hazardous materials.
- Use electrical testing and calibration equipment.
- Interact with customers in a professional and courteous manner.
- Create and maintain reports manually and electronically.
Skills/Qualifications:
- A minimum of a 2-year Associate degree in a related field, 3 years of hands-on job experience, or a combination of the two is required.
- Willing to attend various training with the intent to obtain a Journeyman Certification.
- Mechanically incline with the ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and control systems, including programmable logic controls, and other controls associated with power generation systems.
- Possess all the troubleshooting, diagnosing and repair capabilities of a highly-skilled, professional technician involving automatic transfer switches, diesel engines, generators, engine governors, generator and engine controls, and electrical power switching mechanisms and their controls.
- Proficient and well versed with emergency and paralleling switchgear.
- Thorough knowledge of AC & DC electrical circuitry and fundamentals.
- Familiar with industry standards for safe work procedures, including NFPA 70E, and proper utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Knowledge of techniques in handling, transporting, and disposing of hazardous materials.
- Interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, one line diagrams, and schematics.
- Effectively communicate with others with good written, verbal, and listening skills.
- Strong proficiency with computers, including Windows operating system and Microsoft Office products.
- Willingness to work with others, learning and teaching new skills and abilities.
- Some overnight travel may be expected.
- Must work all major inclement weather events.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position. Special Requirements: Must pass a Drug Screening, have a valid North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License and be able to obtain the Hazmat Endorsement within one year of hire date.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $35.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Fort Bragg, NC 28307 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fort Bragg, NC 28307: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $36