Sr. Field Service Technician - Power Generation at Rolls-Royce in Mankato, Minnesota

Sr. Field Service Technician - Power Generation

Position Location Options:

• Mankato, Minnesota
• Novi, Michigan
• Aiken, South Carolina
• Miami, Florida
• Houston, Texas

Position Summary: Perform preventative maintenance, start-ups, and repairs on generators; including automatic transfer switches, diesel, and gaseous engines. Promote safe and efficient operation of duties. Travel required.

Key Accountabilities:

• Service, troubleshoot, repair and overhaul engines, genset systems and their electronic and mechanical systems.
• Lead on-site work, maintain active list of project timelines and prioritize job tasks
• Prepare work estimates
• Commission and operate engines and genset systems
• Instrument genset systems and record test data
• Inspect parts to assure conformance to specification
• Perform field inspections of failed parts and write reports to avoid future incidents
• Maintain engine, system and equipment log books
• Maintain detailed records of daily activities
• Identify and request parts and tools to perform job functions
• Source local vendors required for field service
• Work with product groups on product design development
• Provide input for updates of service manuals and bulletins
• Instruct customers in safe engine operation, shutdown procedures and troubleshooting
• Provide technical assistance to other service personnel
• Remain technically current
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Analyze technical data
• Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls Royce Code of Conduct.
• Perform special projects as required

Basic Requirements:

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
• Two years mechanical or technical trade school and 5 years field service with mechanical or electrical troubleshooting experience; or 7 years field service experience.
• Ability to lift, push, pull weights in the 20-60 lb. range
• Ability to travel 60-80% on short notice international and domestic

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent knowledge of electronics and ability to read blue prints and electronic schematics
• Ability to bend down, stand over, lay down and complete work tasks within the tight confines typical of genset enclosures and compartments and/or engine rooms for long periods of time
• Ability to operate machine shop equipment used for fabricating test parts and equipment
• Strong ability in the operation and troubleshooting of engines, instrumentation and electronic engine controls
• Strong ability in the use of mechanical and electric hand tools
• Strong ability in the use of measurement and testing tools for mechanical and electrical systems
• Strong ability in technical language and engineering terminology
• Strong knowledge in the principles of electronics, physics, hydraulics and pneumatics
• Strong knowledge in the operation of internal combustion engines
• Strong knowledge in the physical properties of fuels, coolants, lubricants and oils
• Proficient verbal and written English communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite
• Experience with MTU engines and electronics
• Experience in gaseous engine service industry
• Experience in testing of gaseous engine components
• Experience in rigging of weights up to 1 ton
• Experience in report and service letter writing
• Bi-lingual in Spanish

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.