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Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd
Generator Technician
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What they do
A Controls or Valve Technician monitors and repairs gas gauges, pressure valves, and thermostats on manufacturing equipment or machinery.
$63,639 / year median in Georgia
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Generator Technician $40-$50 per hour + Overtime + Full Benefits + Company Vehicle + 401(k) Match + PTO + Ongoing Technical Training Atlanta, GA (Commutable from: Marietta, Alpharetta, Roswell, Decatur, Lawrenceville, Smyrna and surrounding areas) Are you a Generator Technician looking for a role where you can work on complex power-generation equipment, develop your technical expertise and take on greater responsibility? On offer is a highly autonomous position where you will become a key technical figure within a rapidly growing power-services business, working on critical generator and power-generation systems across the Atlanta area, while having the opportunity to develop your expertise through specialist training and take on greater technical responsibility as the company continues to expand. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing power-services business experiencing significant expansion across Georgia, with major growth now taking place in the Atlanta market. With a family-first and supportive culture, the company gives experienced technicians the opportunity to become a key part of the team, have their expertise recognised and build a long-term career. You will be responsible for installing, diagnosing, repairing and maintaining industrial generators, transfer switches and switchgear systems, while also working on control retrofits and more complex troubleshooting projects. You will have the opportunity to attend different technical schools and receive continued training, while experienced technicians can also provide guidance and support to other members of the team. This role would suit an experienced Generator Technician / Power Generation Technician looking for strong earning potential, technical development and the opportunity to take on more responsibility within a growing Atlanta-based operation. The Role Diagnose, repair, load-bank and perform preventative maintenance on diesel generators, automatic transfer switches (ATS), generator controls and switchgear. Work on control retrofits, electrical and mechanical repairs and complex troubleshooting, while assisting with larger projects and supporting other technicians. Take advantage of continued specialist training and external technical courses to develop your expertise across generator controls, switchgear and aftermarket systems. The Candidate Proven experience as a technician with a generator OEM/manufacturer or closely related power-generation environment. Strong technical knowledge of power generation, AC/DC power, electronic controls and fuel systems, including experience with generator controls, ATS and switchgear. Proven ability to troubleshoot and diagnose complex electrical/mechanical faults, read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings, and use relevant electrical test equipment.