What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Generator & Engine Field Technician position at Brunel?
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced, hands-on Field Technician / Mechanical Specialist with deep expertise in diesel and/or natural gas engines, particularly in engine rebuild, troubleshooting, and commissioning. This role is focused on restoring, stabilizing, and operating large industrial generator engines, including older equipment that requires systematic recommissioning. You will work directly on multi-megawatt generator systems in a field environment, ensuring reliable operation from initial startup through full-load performance.
Key Responsibilities
· Perform full engine teardown, inspection, rebuild, and reassembly for large industrial engines
· Diagnose and troubleshoot complex mechanical and system-level issues on-site
· Bring engines from unstable condition to reliable continuous operation (diesel → gas transition)
· Execute commissioning and recommissioning processes for generator units
· Perform maintenance on fuel systems, lubrication systems, cooling systems, and air systems
· Support startup, load testing, and operational stabilization of generator units
· Identify root causes of failures (E-STOP, shutdowns, instability, etc.) and resolve them
· Work with engines such as Fairbanks Morse, Waukesha, CAT, Cummins, and similar platforms
· Collaborate with team members to improve system reliability and reduce downtime Requirements · Strong hands-on experience with diesel and/or natural gas engines
· Proven experience in full engine rebuild (teardown, inspection, reassembly)
· Ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex mechanical issues
· Experience working with large industrial or power generation equipment
· Familiarity with troubleshooting older or legacy equipment is highly preferred
· Background in oil & gas, power generation, or heavy industry
· Comfortable working in field environments (hands-on, outdoor work)
Nice to Have
· Experience with Fairbanks Morse (OP engines), Waukesha, CAT, Cummins
· Experience with multi-MW generator systems
· Welding, fabrication, or machining skills
· Experience with commissioning or recommissioning projects Additional Information
Job Type:
Full-time
Work Location: On-site (Fort Stockton, TX)