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Generator Technician (Data Center)

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionKey Responsibilities

  • Preventative Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance (PM) on large-scale industrial diesel generators (ranging from 45kW to 1MW+), including oil/filter changes, coolant system flushes, and fuel system inspections.

  • Diagnostics & Repair: Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical and electrical faults on engines, alternators, voltage regulators, and electronic control panels (e.g., Cat, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, Kohler).

  • Load Bank Testing: Execute regular resistive and reactive load bank testing to verify generator capacity and performance under full data center load conditions.

  • ATS & Switchgear Coordination: Monitor and maintain Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) and paralleling switchgear. Assist the critical facilities engineering team during live infrastructure transfers.

  • Emergency Response: Serve on on-call, to respond immediately to generator alarms, power outages, or equipment failures to mitigate any threat to data center uptime.

  • Compliance & Compliance Documentation: Maintain meticulous logs of all testing, fuel management, emissions tracking, and maintenance activities in compliance with local environmental laws (EPA/NFPA 110) and internal standards.

  • Required Qualifications

    • Experience: 3+ years of experience servicing and repairing large-scale industrial diesel generators (experience in mission-critical environments like data centers, hospitals, or military settings is highly ).

    • Technical Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of a trade school program, military training (e.g., power specialist), or manufacturer certification (Cat, Cummins, Kohler) is strongly .

    • Electrical Expertise: Deep understanding of AC/DC electrical systems, control wiring, schematics, and the ability to safely use digital multimeters and megohmmeters.

    • Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work comfortably in confined spaces or varied weather conditions.