Job Title: Power Generation Technician
Location: Houston, Texas (Travel Required)
Compensation: Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits
Summary:
We are looking for a highly skilled Power Generation Field Service Technician to provide technical support for the commissioning, troubleshooting, and warranty work on large natural gas reciprocating engine-driven power generation systems. This role is focused on technical assistance rather than mechanical maintenance and requires in-depth knowledge of electrical systems and switchgear.
The ideal candidate will work on a range of generator packages, including those from leading manufacturers, ensuring that all equipment is operating efficiently, from factory testing through to successful startup at client sites.
Power Field Technician / Power Generation Technician / Switchgear Technician Key Responsibilities:
* Provide technical support during factory acceptance testing (FAT) and pre-dispatch commissioning activities
* Assist in site commissioning, startup, and synchronization of power generation systems
* Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues to ensure system reliability and performance
* Support balance-of-plant (BOP) systems, including switchgear, transformers, and fuel systems
* Offer technical assistance with control system parameters and configurations
* Review and verify layouts and designs for constructability and operational safety
* Collaborate with OEMs, EPC contractors, and field teams to resolve issues and optimize system performance
* Working on large gas engine platforms (e.g., CAT, Waukesha, Jenbacher)
Power Field Technician / Power Generation Technician / Switchgear Technician Key Requirements:
* High School diploma or GED required
* Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in technical support roles within the power generation industry
* Extensive electrical experience, including deep knowledge of switchgear systems
* Proven expertise in troubleshooting and commissioning generator sets and associated systems
* Strong ability to read and interpret technical manuals, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and control systems
* Previous experience as a Power Generation Technician, Field Service Technician, Power Plant Technician, Gas Engine Technician, or Commissioning Technician.
* Willingness to travel regularly to project and customer sites across the U.S.
J-18808-Ljbffr