GENERATOR SHOP TECHNICIAN

Generator Shop Technician

This is a full-time Generator Shop Technician position based out of the Carencro, LA Business unit.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform skilled tasks including all levels of maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on a wide variety of natural gas engines and generators
• Troubleshoot and diagnose all levels of generator system failures and optimize generator equipment performance
• Assist technicians with pulling out containerized generator packages for overhauls and or routine repairs.
• Load bank generators as needed
• Cleaning parts and shop as needed
• Comply with all company and customer policies and procedures
• Complete appropriate paperwork as directed
• Continually hone and develop skills in line with technological advances in the industry
• Able to work in a team environment as a contributing team member and capable of working alone when required
• Present a professional image

Qualifications

• Proficient in generator and engine maintenance
• Troubleshooting skills to general electronic and mechanical control problems
• Be able to operate all types of diagnostic tools and have a full set of hand tools as defined by company standards
• Able to make sound recommendations to customers on generator and engine maintenance
• Good customer-relation skills
• Attend training classes and/or seminars as required.
• Should have general computer skills and be capable of utilizing the computer as an appropriate diagnostic tool
• Must have basic hand tools and roll around toolbox.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Formal vocational training preferred
• Three to five years of engine and generator maintenance experience
• Electrical experience
• Load Bank Experience
• Mechanical training program available 6 months- 1 year of being a technician.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write and speak fluently in English

Certificates and Licenses

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as well as maintain an acceptable driving record

Physical Demands

• Often required to lift heavy objects
• Spend long periods of time standing
• Work reasonable lengths of time in hot and cold environments
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

FREE medical and vision coverage for all K&R employees, industry-leading medical coverage for dependents, 401k with company match, dental coverage, short-term and long-term disability, and MORE