Lead, Generator Field Service Technician

Overview

Florida Detroit Diesel Allison is searching for a Lead, Electrical Field Service Technician.

Position Summary

Responsible for identifying abnormalities on customer's power generation equipment at the customer’s place of business and performing complex and/or major repairs. Assist field service supervisor and/or manager in coordinating the activities of lower level Electrical Field Service Technicians.

• Accurately trouble shoot and diagnose all problems with power generation equipment including problems with Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), and generator controls AC and DC.
• Make repair recommendations to customers; identify and order appropriate parts to complete repairs.
• Perform all repairs on power generation equipment and related support equipment; replace support equipment as necessary.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment according to established guidelines and schedules.
• Utilize measuring equipment including multimeters, ampmeters and megohmmeters for the diagnosis and repair of equipment.
• Perform load testing via dry type load bank test equipment and perform building tests utilizing automatic transfer switches and related controls.
• Explain and demonstrate electrical service procedures and techniques to lower-level Electrical Shop Technicians. Assist lower-level Electrical Shop Technicians in resolving technical problems and advise supervisor of complex problems. May interpret job orders or other documentation for lower-level Electrical Shop Technicians.
• May assign and revise work assignments to lower-level Electrical Shop Technicians as required by priorities and work availability.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform all work in accordance with established quality standards and safety procedures.

• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• The trait of being comfortable in making decisions for oneself.
• Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Ability to utilize laptop computers and portable diagnostic tools required.
• Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.

Education/

Experience:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and four to ten years related experience.

Computer

Skills:

Basic computer navigation and utilization skills required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) preferred.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.