Parts
Technician II
Power Generation
Charlotte, NC
JOB ID: CT2010
Description:
Candidate should have sound understanding of electricity and electronics including both AC and DC circuits, basic gaseous fueled engines, fuel systems, cooling systems, charging systems and lubrication systems. The technician should have a basic understanding of the effect of the methane number on engine timing and performance and an understanding of the calculations necessary to establish the effect of temperature, altitude, and low heat value on developed horsepower. The candidate should also be able to read schematics and diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain and repair mechanical and electrical problems.
Typical job responsibilities would include but are not limited to: troubleshooting operational failures of generator sets, related equipment or industrial engines; installation and commissioning of new units; performing both minor and major repairs to the engine or generator or components; mentor lower-level technicians; safely drive a service vehicle; and clearly and concisely document all work and repairs completed in a timely manner.
Job responsibilities that must be learned would include but are not limited to:
Load bank test equipment utilizing either reactive or resistive load banks and safely and correctly tie in a mobile rental generator set and peripheral equipment.
The candidate should be able to use the following tooling:
Basic hand tools and electrical tools, torque wrenches, phase rotation meter, clamp-on amp meter, high voltage sticks, high voltage grounding equipment, megohmmeter, emissions analyzer, blow-by pick up tool group, and boroscope.
The technician should have the aptitude to become proficient in the use of the following:
Load banks, vibration analyzer, power quality analyzer, and thermography equipment.
Candidate must be able to lift, lower, push, pull, leverage and manipulate equipment weighing at least 75 pounds. Must be able to move or lift cables, batteries, 5-gallon buckets, 55-gallon drums and toolboxes. Physical strength needs to be sufficient to move and handle 55-gallon drums using barrel dolly. The technician would be required to occasionally work in awkward positions to gain access to equipment. This would include bending, stooping, kneeling, balancing, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, sitting, walking, feeling, grasping, pushing, pulling and climbing. In performing these functions, the technician should be able to exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally and up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
Technician should be prepared to work in various adverse conditions such as tight or enclosed spaces, heights, and temperature extremes and should be able to safely manage a work environment that includes electrical shock hazards, fumes, dust and noise. He or she should know and practice correct lock-out/tag-out procedures.
The technician should be self-motivated to insure that he or she can work with minimal supervision and accommodate varying shifts or additional hours or overtime depending on our customers’ needs. Technician should be willing to respond 24/7/365 to emergency situations in an efficient and timely manner to effect immediate repairs to customers’ equipment. The candidate should demonstrate sound problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate would have more than 5 years of experience working with Caterpillar or competitor’s power generation systems. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. The candidate must have a clean driving record and a current driver’s license. He or she should have basic computer skills and good interpersonal and communication skills. The candidate must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language.
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