Electric Power Generation (EPG) Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are:

From Georgia. For Georgia.   Since 1914 Yancey Bros. Co. has proudly served as the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia, providing our customers with the highest quality sales, parts and service.  From Caterpillar heavy and compact construction equipment to on-highway trucks, we remain committed to learning more about our customers, offering equipment and support to keep up with their changing needs.  This all starts with our greatest asset…our employees.

As a Generator Technician, you will provide service support for Perkins Industrial engines found in various applications such as generators sets, pumps, drills, grinders, cranes, light towers, etc. Duties will include service diagnostics and repair of Perkins and other makes of diesel engines in a variety of equipment and applications.

• Work in a neat and orderly manner, maintaining a safe work environment and a constant focus on completing the task at hand safely.
• Proficiently and accurately perform maintenance, diagnose, and complete repairs on Perkins and other makes of power generation equipment in a variety of applications ranging from EPG to Industrial.
• Apply specific failure analysis techniques and procedures in determining root cause of failures and relay that information to customers and office personnel.
• Care for and maintain company machines/equipment to the highest standards and ensure co-workers are doing the same.
• Respond to customer needs in a positive, supportive, and timely manner to ensure maximum value for work performed
• Write full reports on findings from shop service events, with clear, concise information
• Communicate effectively and professionally with customers on the status of their maintenance and/or repairs.
• Must be willing to work overtime as required depending on customer needs & fluctuating workloads, also need to be available for after-hours calls as needed.
• Participate in required safety program, and work in a safe manner.

• Participate in required safety program and work in a safe manner.
• Additional duties as assigned by manager.

To be successful in this position you should have a good working knowledge of power generation components, power electronics, electronic controls, and fuel systems. You should possess a strong sense of urgency and desire to provide superior customer service.  The ability to take direction and work in a team environment is essential to this position as well.   

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Three years of EPG experience or accepted alternate.
• EGSA certification a plus. 
• Technical degree or certification a plus.

• Experience with Perkins industrial engines and generator sets
• Good working knowledge of power generation components, power electronics, electronic controls, and fuel systems.
• Microsoft Office Software proficiency
• Ability to read electrical schematics and equipment mechanical drawings.
• Excellent at managing Customer relationships.
• High level of responsiveness, and a strong proactive attitude to problem solving
• Ability and motivation to learn quickly.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

At Yancey Bros. Co, we are always looking to add people to our team who share our core values:

• Safety: We value the lives and health of our team and customers above all else.
• Integrity: We are ethical and trustworthy, demonstrate respect for others, and communicate truthfully and promptly.
• Teamwork: We work as one across our organization for the benefit of our customers.
• Excellence: We strive to be the best, continuously improving our customers’ experience and the solutions we provide.
• Sense of Urgency: We respond quickly to customer needs and hold ourselves accountable for results.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the following values:

• Acting in a safe manner
• Exhibiting honesty and integrity
• Acting in a fair and ethical manner
• Team mentality
• Delivering quality results
• Embraces change / improvement
• Exhibiting superior customer service skills
• Exhibiting pride and ownership
• Working with a sense of urgency
• Exhibiting a winning attitude 

Yancey Bros Co offers a full benefits package that includes aggressive compensation levels, technician tool allowances, full medical, vision and dental coverage, employee wellness programs, paid vacations and more.

• Compensation: Competitive Pay
• Individual Bonus Opportunities Available
• Technician Tool Allowance
• 401k Plan Strong Company Match
• Employee Profit Sharing
• Financial Wellness Coaching

• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Group Life Insurance

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave 

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training 
• Advancement Opportunities

Since 1914 Yancey has proudly served Georgia by providing superior products, parts and service solutions. As the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia, we offer a wide variety of products and services for new and used heavy and compact construction equipment, rental equipment and power generation. We also provide service and support for all makes and models of on-highway trucks and are the Blue Bird Bus dealer for Georgia.

For more than 100 years we have remained committed to learning more about our customers and offering equipment and services to keep up with their changing needs, by leveraging our greatest assets...our employees.

Company Description

Since 1914 Yancey has proudly served Georgia by providing superior products, parts and service solutions. As the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia, we offer a wide variety of products and services for new and used heavy and compact construction equipment, rental equipment and power generation. We also provide service and support for all makes and models of on-highway trucks and are the Blue Bird Bus dealer for Georgia.\r\n\r\nFor more than 100 years we have remained committed to learning more about our customers and offering equipment and services to keep up with their changing needs, by leveraging our greatest assets...our employees.