GENERATOR SHOP TECHNICIAN

Summary: 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