Generator Technician

Generator Technician

The Generator Technician position with the City of Sacramento is a journey-level position. Knowledge and experience in industrial generator and Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) repair is highly desired.

The ideal candidate will have experience safely and thoroughly performing the following:

• Performing troubleshooting and mechanical repairs on internal combustion engines, both gaseous and diesel.
• Understanding the application, maintenance, and repair of exhaust aftertreatment systems, up to and including T4F, on diesel and gaseous engines.
• Collecting oil and fuel samples and understanding the results of the sample evaluations.
• Performing preventive maintenance inspections and repairs on generators, transfer switches, and engines.

Under general supervision, 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.

This is the journey-level classification. Incumbents perform routine task and as proficiency increases incumbents, under general supervision or technical guidance may perform more difficult assignments. The Generator Technician class is distinguished from the Senior Generator Technician in that in addition to the latter having independent responsibility for completing task of a complex nature, Senior Generator Technicians may also serve as team leader and provide technical insight over projects.

General supervision is provided by a Supervising Generator Technician or a higher-level administrative or division manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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 possible 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.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Basic electrical, mechanical, thermal, and hydraulic principles and practices.
• Engine Control systems and other program logic controls that are associated with IC power generation.
• Electrical and mechanical safety procedures.
• Applicable local, state and national regulations such SMAQMD, CARB and EPA. state and national regulations.
• Natural Fire Protections Codes.
• 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.

Skill in:

• Interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Identifying and repairing problems with engine control systems.
• Interpreting schematic diagrams and wiring.
• Correcting wet stacking conditions.
• Rigging for the handling of heavy objects.
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical problems.
• Maintaining records manually and electronically.

Ability to:

• Read electrical and mechanical drawings and prints.
• Use electrical testing and calibration equipment to include but not limited to: Digital-Volt-OHM-Meters, Mega-ohmmeters, Oscilloscopes, Power Quality Meters, and Loop Calibrators.
• Use calibrated mechanical tools to include but not limited to: torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, and vacuum and pressure manometers.
• Use stationary machine tooling to include but not limited to: drill presses, grinders, band saws, pipe threads/cutters, lathes, iron workers and hydraulic presses.
• Follow applicable state and national regulations; safety guidelines; and procedures.
• Rebuild engines.
• Interpret and analyze characteristics of oil samples.
• Identify wet stacking problems in gasoline and diesel engines.
• Record and track the transporting of materials.
• Rig and handle heavy objects.
• Operate cranes and forklifts.
• Climb into confined spaces that may contain hazardous gas.
• Lift moderately heavy objects weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.

Education:

Successful completion of a two-year technical electrical or mechanical trade school; or military training/apprenticeship.

AND:

One year 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.

OR:

Three years of experience in the general maintenance, servicing, and repair of diesel and other gaseous IC engines and other electrical systems related to light and heavy duty machinery and equipment.

Proof of education should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential's evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Ability to obtain a valid California Class A Driver License with appropriate Hazardous Material and Tank Vehicle Endorsements during the probationary period. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Ability to attain California state issued Crane and Forklift Certifications by the end of the probationary period. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Respiratory Protective Equipment Work in this classification requires wearing respiratory protective equipment at times. When assigned to such work, facial hair must be shaven when it interferes with the safe fitting of respiratory protective equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Making observation of electrical circuits and controls.
• Operating assigned equipment.
• Communicating with others.
• Moving items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work in confined spaces.

Assessment: If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test. Probationary Period: Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

The Selection Procedure

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline.

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
• If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section.
• If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required