JOB SUMMARY: The Generator Technician performs a variety of skilled and technical tasks in the inspection, repair, preventive, and corrective maintenance and modification on Internal Combustion (IC) engines, diesel generators, and other IC gaseous engines; tests, replaces or adjusts engine components such as valves, pistons, bearings, emissions systems, and other related systems; and interprets schematic wiring and modifies diesel control circuits.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist and participate in routine inspections and make modifications to IC engines, diesel generators, and associated equipment.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) and annunciator panels.
Perform load testing on units to identify potential problems and prevent wet stacking.
Make electrical and mechanical wiring modifications to diesel control circuits.
Rebuild and repair gas compressors (turbochargers) used for forced-induction of IC engines,
head gaskets, seals, water pumps, catalytic converters, torque heads, belts and hoses.
Conduct automatic and manual transfer tests of simulated power outages to ensure generators are functioning properly.
Test batteries, fuel coolant, and oil; ship oil samples for analysis.
Transport and dispose hazardous materials.
Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.
Basic electrical, mechanical, thermal, and hydraulic principles and practices.
Engine Control systems and other program logic controls that are associated with IC power.
Lockout/tagout Procedures.
Appropriate electrical and mechanical personal protective equipment (PPE).
IC Diesel and other gaseous IC engines.
Technique in tracking, transporting, and disposing hazardous materials.
Rigging standards and principles of safe and efficient methods for handling heavy objects.
Computer technology.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Technical Degree
Mechanical or Electrical licence.
Two-year or more of experience in the general maintenance, servicing, and repair of diesel and gas engines and other electrical systems related to light and heavy-duty machinery and mechanical equipment.
Decision making and problem solving oriented.
Experience in computer programs, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Internet.
Ability to work under pressure and for long periods.
Fully bilingual (Spanish and English, oral and written)
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