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Generator Field Technician

H O PENN MACHINERY
Newington, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 12/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026

H.O. Penn Machinery

HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Generator Field Technician

Newington, CT


Pay: $45.71–$51.44/hour

Benefits:

  • UNION Shop!
  • Pension, welfare, annuity, and vacation funds
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance
  • Paid company holidays

Key qualifications:

  • Minimum five (5) years’ experience in Electric Power Generation, including troubleshooting and repair of electrical equipment (generator, ATS, Switchgear), AC and DC, and diesel engine
  • Advanced electrical troubleshooting skills, breaker testing, paralleling generators, medium/high voltage, transformers, thermal scan (IR Scan) preferred 
  • Must be computer proficient to be able to run diagnostic software and prepare service communications
  • Must have strong communication skills and have high self-management
  • Must be willing to work overtime, including: evenings, holidays, and weekends when needed 
  • Valid and clean driver’s license required (this position drives a service truck) 

 

Responsibilities:
 

Successfully provide service of recognized superior value

  • Troubleshoot electrical problems
  • Troubleshoot mechanical problems 
  • Efficiently utilize resources to correct problems
  • Document steps taken to correct problems

Maximize the efficient use of service and repair processes to provide fast accurate service and minimize unnecessary expense 

  • Plan proper repair procedures for efficiency
  • Efficiently utilize tooling and technical resources
  • Continually improve key processes
  • Effectively communicate status of repair work with supervisor

 

Effectively communicate with customers

  • Represent the company in a positive, professional manner
  • Communicate customers’ options to correct current problems
  • Advise customers of cost of repair and collect payment as required

 

Successfully contribute towards building a culture of safety through completion of all safety initiatives and demonstrating safe work habits

  • Complete/attend all safety meetings, computer-based safety training, safety audits and other safety training as assigned
  • Work in a proactive, safe manner in compliance with all safety practices, policies and training
  • Immediately resolve and/or report all safety issues to supervisor
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with all Contamination Control Initiatives

Qualifications:

  • Minimum five (5) years’ experience in Electric Power Generation, including troubleshooting and repair of electrical equipment (generator, ATS, Switchgear), AC and DC, and diesel engine
  • Advanced electrical troubleshooting skills, breaker testing, paralleling generators, medium/high voltage, transformers, thermal scan (IR Scan) preferred 
  • Must be computer proficient to be able to run diagnostic software and prepare service communications
  • Must have strong communication skills and have high self-management
  • Must be willing to work overtime, including: evenings, holidays, and weekends when needed 
  • Valid and clean driver’s license required (this position drives a service truck)

Physical Requirements:

  • Standing and walking (including on uneven surfaces)
  • Sitting, body rotation, and forward bending (in both sitting and standing positions)
  • Lifting up to 60 lbs. (machine or team lift for items over 50 lbs.)
  • Carrying up to 50 lbs. for short distances
  • Push/pull tasks requiring up to 75 lbs. of force
  • Climbing stairs and ladders (including non-standard access points)
  • Crawling, kneeling (low work), and working in awkward/tight positions
  • Strong grip strength (up to 80 lbs. with both hands; up to 30 lbs. with one hand)
  • Hand coordination and overhead/extended reaching
  • Operating equipment, machinery, foot pedals, and hand tools
  • Outdoor work as required (exposure to weather and varying environments)
  • Wearing up to 20 lbs. of PPE, including flame-resistant clothing, welding helmets/shields, and ANSI-rated protective footwear as required

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender or gender status, disability, genetic information, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status, or any other protected class as designated by Federal, State and/or local law.

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