Power Generation Technician

The Power Generation Technician is responsible for supporting the commissioning, operation, reliability, and performance of large natural gas reciprocating engine-driven power generation assets. This role provides hands‑on technical expertise for generator packages such as Caterpillar CG260/3520, Waukesha 9394/16V275, and Jenbacher units, with involvement from factory testing through site commissioning and operational support.

The position includes participation in factory acceptance testing (FAT), pre‑dispatch functional testing, and coordination with OEMs and EPC contractors to ensure equipment readiness prior to shipment and successful startup  role also provides technical input on balance‑of‑plant (BOP) equipment, basic controls settings, and constructability considerations to support safe startup, high availability, and long‑term reliability of plant equipment.

This role is based in Houston, Texas, with required travel to customer and project sites throughout the United States.

Factory Testing & Pre-Dispatch

• Support FAT, functional testing of generators/aux systems
• Assist OEM inspections, pre‑dispatch commissioning
• Verify mechanical, electrical, controls readiness
• Help develop/close punch lists

Site Commissioning & Startup

• Support mechanical completion, pre‑commissioning, startup
• Assist synchronization, performance, operational testing
• Perform system checks and validation
• Coordinate with OEMs, EPC, field teams to resolve issues

Reliability & Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, operational issues
• Analyze performance data, alarms, trends
• Recommend actions to improve reliability/performance
• Support RCFA for engines, controls, auxiliaries

BOP & Controls Support

• Support BOP systems: switch gear, transformers, SCR, fuel gas
• Assist with control settings and parameter adjustments

Design & Constructability

• Review layouts/designs for commissioning/maintenance
• Advise on access, clearances, spacing
• Support RAM, HAZOP, constructability reviews
• Identify operational/maintenance risks early

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience supporting commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of reciprocating engine‑driven power generation equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Demonstrated experience supporting generator set startup, commissioning, and maintenance planning activities.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, P&IDs, electrical drawings, and commissioning procedures.
• Willingness to travel to project and customer sites across the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large gas engine platforms (CAT CG260/3520, Waukesha 9394/16V275, Jenbacher, or similar)
• Experience supporting factory testing (FAT) and site commissioning of generator packages.
• Familiarity with reliability and availability concepts for power generation equipment
• Knowledge of emissions control systems (e.g., SCR) and associated auxiliary equipment.
• Exposure to basic controls settings, tunable, and generator synchronization concepts
• Experience supporting plant startups, outages, and operational troubleshooting events.
• Advanced mechanical, electrical and operational troubleshooting skills
• Strong understanding of generator set commissioning and startup practices.
• Ability to work independently in field environments and during critical startup events.
• Effective communication with engineers, operations personnel, OEM technicians, and EPC contractors
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to plant procedures and commissioning protocols

• Combination of field, plant, factory, and occasional office environments
• Travel to OEM facilities, fabrication shops, and customer project sites as required.
• Support during commissioning, startup, testing, and troubleshooting activities.

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