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Industrial Generator Technician
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What they do
An Electrical Substation or Relay Repairer works at an electrical substation and operates equipment that controls the flow of electricity. Maintains and repairs relays or switches in a system that allows electricity from a power station to travel through the substation out to the distribution system and to customers.
$107,694 / year median in New Jersey
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Job Requirements Benefits Offered Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance Retirement - 401k plan with company match Employee Stock Ownership Plan Paid Time Off and Holidays Take-home company vehicle About Us Modern Power Systems is New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania's exclusive Generac Industrial Distributor. Our major service branches in Bristol, Pennsylvania and Edison, New Jersey command a mobile technician force covering our entire territory. From our account representatives, to in-house engineers at the point of design, to the best technician team in the region for maintenance and outstanding parts availability: we are built to be an invested and accountable stakeholder during every stage of our projects. What you'll do Perform repairs and services on all makes and models of generator sets Conduct inspections, repairs, services, and start-up load bank test requirements on equipment Troubleshoot equipment and services generator components including alternators, wiring harnesses, safety devices, shutdown switches, and battery systems Apply proper engine technical skills in inspection, disassembly, failure analysis, assembly, diagnosis, and engine operating performance tests Repair and troubleshoot engines such as Kohler, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, John Deere, MTU and Volvo Maintain assigned vehicle inventory and able to travel throughout the local counties Respond to emergency service calls What you'll bring 3+ years of service experience with power generation equipment Knowledge of power generation; light tower, pumps, heating products, and transfer switch operations Working knowledge of mechanical design, AC and DC circuitry, power generation, wiring schematics, and connection diagrams Preventative maintenance and service experience with ability to travel locally Valid driver's license Bring your generator experience— Generac, Kohler, Cummins, CAT, Detroit Diesel, John Deere, MTU, and Volvo •This job is with an independent Generac distributor and not for employment with Generac Power Systems, Inc. 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.