Shop Mechanic

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Shop Mechanic will include but are not limited to the following duties:

• Repair, troubleshoot, maintain, and be responsible for run time, mechanical, and electrical systems of natural gas and diesel generators ranging from 40KW to 350KW.

• Preventative maintenance on industrial natural gas and diesel generators (5.7L to 21.9L in engine size). Basic maintenance items include:
  • Monthly oil change, spark plug change, oil and air filters, overhead valve adjustments, checking batteries, washing of radiators
  • Load bank testing
• Repair and maintenance of the following engine and electrical system components:

1. Engine fuel systems
2. Cooling systems
3. Air injection systems (turbos, manifolds, etc.)

• Generator control panel troubleshooting
• Generator ends: diagnose 480V electrical output, check diodes, replace/tune automatic voltage regulators

• Work directly with leadership to improve company-wide processes in regard to training, safety, and maintenance standards
• Conduct work in accordance with company, customer, and industry safety standards to maintain an accident-free workplace
• Stay reasonably informed of industry-wide safety practices, mechanic’s education, and develop or maintain any skill needed to properly perform the requirements of your services

Critical competencies for success

• High standards: expects personal performance and team performance to be nothing short of the best
• Intelligence: learns quickly. Demonstrates ability to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new information
• Enthusiasm: exhibits passion and excitement over work. Has a can-do attitude.
• Proactivity: acts without being told what to do. Brings new ideas to the company
• Teamwork: reaches out to peers and cooperates with supervisors to establish an overall collaborative working relationship
• Organization and planning: plan, organizes, schedules, and budgets in an efficient, productive manner. Focuses on key priorities.
• Calm under pressure: maintains stable performance when under heavy pressure or stress

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of natural gas generator or equivalent experience (diesel, commercial/industrial, heavy equipment, etc.)
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Trade school or relevant experience
• Must be able to pass a background and drug screen
• General knowledge of safety expectations in a shop environment
• Mechanical background
• Basic computer skills
• Positive, team oriented, flexible, and a self-starter attitude
• Must have reliable transportation
• Trouble shooting and problem solving is a must.

Compensation Package

• Hourly rate based on experience, 1.5 x overtime rate
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k option with company matching
• 12 days PTO