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Partners Personnel - Santa Barbara
Power Generation Field Technician
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What they do
A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.
$52,422 / year median in Oklahoma
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Power Generation Field Technician Start your day with a service ticket and a full tank. By noon, you've completed a load test on a 750 kW genset, diagnosed a finicky ATS, and explained your findings to a facilities manager who now knows exactly what will keep their lights on. By evening, you've documented everything, prepped parts for tomorrow, and you're ready if the on-call phone rings. If this sounds like a day you'd enjoy, read on. What You'll Do Service, maintain, test, and repair generator systems from 2KW to 3MW in both shop and field settings. Perform engine services, conduct load banking, test and repair automatic transfer switches (ATS), carry out generator-end testing, and evaluate complete systems. Troubleshoot diesel and gaseous fuel systems; execute both minor and major engine repairs. Diagnose electrical, mechanical, engine, and component issues using the correct diagnostic tools and technical literature. Interpret electrical/mechanical drawings, schematics, manuals, and service documentation to guide accurate repairs. Assess parts for reuse, source and install replacements, and perform work to manufacturer specifications and guidelines. Install complete gensets and related peripherals using engineering-supplied materials and specs. Work primarily off-site with minimal oversight while maintaining strong productivity and workmanship quality. Produce clear, thorough, and legible service reports. Uphold quality standards; coach apprentices and collaborate with other technicians to deliver timely, high-caliber repairs. Communicate technical issues and recommendations to customers in a way that's easy to understand, representing the company professionally. Participate in after-hours on-call rotations; be prepared for irregular schedules including weekends and holidays. Travel occasionally, including overnight; operate heavy equipment, forklifts, and mobile cranes safely in line with OSHA requirements. Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and standard work practices; perform other duties as business needs require. What You Bring Multiple years in generator service or equivalent military/technical background . Hands-on skill in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting; experience with diesel and/or gaseous engines. Ability to diagnose electrical and mechanical systems and read electrical/mechanical drawings. Clear written and verbal communication; comfort working independently with limited supervision. Customer-facing communication skills with coworkers, technicians, and apprentices. Safe, proper use of common hand tools and diagnostic equipment.