Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Power & Equipment Technician to lead mechanical and electrical diagnostics, repair, and field operations for industrial equipment. This role focuses on diesel generators, air compressors, industrial pumps, load banks, and high-voltage power distribution systems. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in complex electrical schematics, VFD/VSD motor controllers, and hands-on site setup management.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Experience: 5–7 years of hands-on experience in repairing and maintaining diesel engines, power generators, industrial pumps, and air compressors.
- Electrical Mastery: Demonstrated experience reading and modifying electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic flow schematics.
- Motor & Drive Controls: strong technical comprehension of VFDs, VSDs, soft starts, and across-the-line motor starting controllers.
- Training: Factory training on industrial diesel engines, power generators, or air compressors is highly preferred.
- Physical Demands: Ability to bend, squat, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds or more; comfortable working long hours in various weather conditions or during night/weekend on-call response when necessary.
salary: $62,400 - $83,200 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: High School
Responsibilities
- Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex mechanical and electrical problems on pumps, power generators, air compressors, and load banks using laptops and telematics systems.
- System Operations & Maintenance: Perform preventative maintenance, rent-ready inspections, advanced load bank testing, and safety evaluations on all power and equipment inventory.
- Gas & Utility Hookups: Install flexible gas hoses for propane and natural gas applications, conducting required pressure and safety leak checks.
- Field & Site Leadership: Oversee site setup crews for generator and power distribution projects, scoping customer project requirements and providing custom equipment solutions.
- Shop Leadership: Manage repair and maintenance operations, prepare employee work schedules, maintain service/warranty records, and train lower-level technicians in the absence of a Shop Foreman.
- Safety & Compliance: Adhere to all prescribed safety standards, safely dispose of hazardous materials, and complete daily project documentation (labor logs, JSA/JSS, progress reports).
- On-Call Availability: Participate in on-call emergency service rotations as scheduled.
The essential functions of this role include:
- manual lifting up to 50lbs
- standing for 8 hours at one time
Skills
- Electronic Maintenance
- Maintenance
- Blueprints
- Electrical
- General Maintenance
- Mechanical Maintenance
Qualifications
- Years of experience: 5 years
- Experience level: Experienced
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work