Senior Generator Technician

Senior Generator Field Service Technician

Locations: Baton Rouge and Lafayette, Louisiana
Pay: $35–$42 per hour, plus overtime opportunities
Travel: Local travel to customer sites required; company-provided vehicle and fuel card included.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Generator Field Service Technician to service and support large industrial generator systems ranging from 1–2.5 megawatts (1,000–2,500 kW). This hands-on field position requires strong troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance skills, along with experience working with automatic transfer switches (ATS), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and paralleling switchgear. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, and committed to delivering high-quality service and keeping critical power systems operating reliably.

This position requires local travel to customer sites using a company-provided vehicle.

Required: A minimum of 7 years of hands-on field generator service experience, including experience with ATS, PLCs, and paralleling switchgear.

Pay and Benefits

• Hourly pay of $35–$42, plus overtime opportunities.

• Company-provided vehicle and fuel card for local service travel.

• Medical, dental, vision, and additional benefits.

• Paid time off.

• 401(k) with company match.

• Opportunities to pursue manufacturer-specific training and certifications.

• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on large industrial generator systems ranging from 1–2.5 MW.

• Travel locally to customer sites in the assigned service area using a company-provided vehicle.

• Troubleshoot and repair diesel and natural gas engines and associated generator components.

• Diagnose, service, test, and repair automatic transfer switches.

• Troubleshoot generator controls, programmable logic controllers, and paralleling switchgear.

• Perform major repairs and adjustments to generator systems and related equipment.

• Support installation, startup, and testing of generator systems.

• Respond promptly to emergency service requests at customer sites.

• Complete accurate work orders, service reports, and maintenance documentation in a timely manner.

• Prepare accurate repair estimates and communicate service recommendations.

• Follow all applicable safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment.

• Provide professional customer service and clear communication throughout each service visit.

Required Qualifications

• At least 7 years of hands-on field experience servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing generator systems.

• Experience working on large industrial generator systems in the 1–2.5 MW range.

• Hands-on experience with automatic transfer switches (ATS).

• Experience troubleshooting programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

• Experience servicing and troubleshooting paralleling switchgear and associated controls.

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Ability to travel locally to customer sites.

• Ability to prioritize assignments and manage time effectively.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical school certificate or relevant military training.

• Manufacturer-specific generator training or certifications.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:

• Use hands and fingers to handle tools, equipment, and components.

• Reach with hands and arms.

• Stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, and crawl as needed.

• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

• Work around moving mechanical equipment and in environments with fumes or airborne particles.

• Work outdoors in hot, cold, and other challenging weather conditions.

• Work in environments with potential electrical hazards while following required safety procedures.