Advanced Electric Power Generation (EPG) / Switchgear Technician

Advanced Electric Power Generation (EPG) / Switchgear Technician

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Thompson Machinery is a Caterpillar equipment dealer serving the middle and west Tennessee and northern Mississippi regions. Since 1944, Thompson Machinery has been an industry leader, renowned for superior solutions, lasting relationships, and stronger communities. Serving a broad range of customers in the construction, forestry, mining, industrial, governmental, and agricultural industries, as well as trucking, power generation, and marine businesses, Thompson Machinery is a total equipment solution provider.

JOB PROFILE

The Advanced Electric Power Generation (EPG) / Switchgear Technician position is responsible for installation, preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repair, and service of diesel powered standby electrical generation equipment. This is a skilled field service technician position who works largely independently, with a company-provided field service truck. Work is performed at a variety of customer locations, including industrial, commercial, hospital, and residential sites. The EPG Technician reports to a Commercial Services Manager, and serves customers typically located throughout the Middle and West Tennessee and Northern Mississippi territory.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Power Generation Technology training or Power Production and Maintenance training through accredited technical schools or military experience preferred. High school diploma required / Military MOS (Military Occupation Specialty) required.
• Two or more years of previous hands-on electrical diagnostics and advanced troubleshooting experience working on 8.5kW – 2,500kW diesel powered generators. Candidates with limited electrical experience, but with strong engine experience will be considered.
• Able to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and on-call hours as required, and must be able to work independently in remote locations.
• Must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, adaptability, and a strong customer service focus.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and self-initiative, and the personal drive to be successful.
• Possess and maintain a current, valid state driver's license with a current DOT medical card as required for towing.
• Must possess basic set of industrial tools, including industrial hand tools, air tools, torque wrenches, and multimeters.
• Must be able to travel as required generally within territory (averaging up to 20%).
• Capable of safely operating a megohmmeter (insulation resistance) and a micro-ohmmeter (contact resistance)
• Understand isochronous governing and basic voltage regulation
• Able to calculate KW and amperage for load banking
• Experience in cable layout for load banking
• Understand basic circuit breaker operation
• Proficient in basic gaseous fuel train operation and components
• Knowledge of battery basics and basic automatic battery charging operation
• Aware of basic block heater operation
• Understand basic two wire remote start operation

Advanced / Switchgear Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES

Physical Requirements

Thompson Machinery offers competitive salaries and a complete benefits package. Compensation for this position will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and background. Thompson Machinery is an equal opportunity employer : Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled.

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