CoGen Service Technician (Union Job) - Commercial & Industrial

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

WHY COOLSYS?

At CoolSys, we offer more than just a job—we provide stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits for our employees. No wonder Newsweek named CoolSys one of America’s Greatest Workplaces! As a large company serving diverse customers, we invest in our team with:

• Competitive Compensation: $45-$58 depending on experience
• Ongoing Education & Training: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and paid online training.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enroll in Medical Coverage Starting at $0 Per Paycheck, paid vacation/holidays, and a 401(K) match
• Year-Round, Diverse Work: Stay engaged with consistent, interesting projects throughout the year, working across various industries and systems to keep learning and growing.
• Extra Perks: Quarterly bonus plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, pet insurance, and more.

Join us and advance your career while working with top-tier clients in the HVAC and refrigeration industry!

Responsibilities

• Must be thoroughly familiar and have detailed knowledge of all aspects of our product offerings including CHP and Balance of Plant (including not limited to HRSG, radiators, steam/hydronic boiler, absorption chiller, chiller, standby generators, automatic transfer switches, switchgear), island and parallel operation, Comap control system, Building Management Systems, all regarding assembly, repair, wiring, re-building, testing, and troubleshooting.  

• Regularly travel to jobsite locations to perform preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, unscheduled service, and troubleshooting, mechanical & electrical repairs on natural gas and biogas engines, generator sets, CHP power generation equipment, and related equipment.   

• Monitoring system performance via remote control on-line, diagnoses technical malfunctions / operator errors, and provides solutions. 

• Interface with system operators/field technicians and provides technical guidance. 

• Performance of engine overhauls, electrical & mechanical testing, calibration and commissioning. 

• Must provide clear and concise reports of all work performed daily for both internal and external reporting, observe and report conditions that could result in unscheduled or corrective maintenance, and communicate in a timely manner.   

• Maintain designated project & service records, and practice consistent record keeping. 

• Contribute to a pleasant and positive work atmosphere where all team members feel important and responsible. 

• Adapt to the diverse needs of a small team and address internal and external requirements with flexibility and creativity. 

• Regularly improve and update product knowledge by participating in educational and product training opportunities. 

• This description contains information necessary to describe and evaluate the job. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work performed but indicates the kinds of duties and skills expected.  The position must complete other work tasks as assigned. 

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a strong reciprocating engine and electrical background with the ability to display a high level of skill and understanding regarding internal combustion engines, generator sets, ideally natural gas engines, but will consider applicants that have experience with diesel standby or other engine technologies (e.g. compression engines). 

• Will also consider technicians that have a more holistic background and excellent experience and track record around complex technologies like aircraft engines and turbines. 

• Be able to complete technical start-up of gas engines and CHP power systems. 

• Independently diagnose and repair power systems. 

• Basic working knowledge of advanced controls, safety shut-downs, circuit breakers and control panel wiring. 

• Must be available to work over-time and occasionally travel on w