EPG Field Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Wheeler Machinery Co. is seeking to hire an EPG Field Technician at their Vernal UT, location. Full-time benefited position. Keep safety first in all tasks while utilizing TRACK/Tyfoom. Will be responsible for Oversee and assist with managing Power Systems projects.  

Duties & Responsibilities:

• This is a union-represented position covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
• Perform installation and start-up/commissioning tasks on all equipment supplied by Wheeler, including but not limited to:
• Engine/Generator Start-up task(s)
• ATS/Switchgear Start-up task(s)
• Emission Control Systems Start-up task(s)
• Fuel Systems Start-up task(s)
• All other component/equipment Start-up task(s)
• Develop and perform customer operation and maintenance training.
• Pulling trailers to and from locations during overhauls. 
• Troubleshooting and repair of Large Caterpillar Gas Compression engines including 3600 and 3500's.
• Manage the documentation process for the project (submittals, drawings, operation & Maintenance manuals, etc.)
• Manage the project to stay on schedule to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Ensure all project specifications are strictly adhered to.
• Maintain or improve project profitability by managing expenses and change orders.
• Coordinate all aspects of the project with the sales personnel, vendors, manufacturers, customers, contractors, and engineers.
• Provide on-site assistance and oversight of the installation. Manage the on-site communication and documentation for the project which may include safety compliance, project meeting notes, etc.
• Represent Wheeler at project meetings, key milestone events, and day-to-day activities on the job site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Overnight travel to job sites.
• International travel to job sites is an option but is not required.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have CDL
• Must always work safely and make certain that any individual working on Wheeler Machinery Co.’s behalf works within our safety standards.
• Firm understanding of Caterpillar electric power generation systems.
• Experience with start-up and commissioning of electric power generation system components.
• Experience working with customers, contractors, specifications, change orders, and contract documents.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and as a part of a team.
• Excellent time management and task prioritization skills and consistent attention to detail.
• Willingness to work the hours required by project deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate with the PSD Sales, Project Management, and Service personnel.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook).
• Valid Utah Driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Except as provided in the applicable collective bargaining agreement, employment with Wheeler is at-will.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).