Sr. Field Service Technician - Power Generation

Sr. Field Service Technician – Power Generation

Full-Time

Working from Home, US Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.

You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

As the Sr. Field Service Technician - Power Generation, you will perform advanced troubleshooting, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of diesel and gaseous power generation systems. You will lead complex field service activities, resolve escalated technical issues, and support critical power applications at customer sites. This role requires frequent travel to customer sites to lead commissioning, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting activities while providing advanced technical support.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain diesel and natural gas power generation equipment, including engines, generator sets, controls, and related electrical and mechanical systems.
• Commission, start up, and test generator systems while identifying and resolving technical issues to ensure reliable operation.
• Take the lead on complex service calls, equipment failures, and field projects, serving as a resource for customers and fellow technicians.
• Evaluate equipment condition, document findings, and recommend solutions that improve performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
• Travel up to 60-80% to customer sites including industrial facilities, utilities, data centers, and critical power sites, with occasional international travel and short-notice assignments as business needs require.

• 2 years of mechanical or technical trade school + 5 years of experience in field service with mechanical or electrical troubleshooting experience within the power generation industry, OR
• 7+ years of experience in field service with mechanical or electrical troubleshooting experience within the power generation industry.

• Extensive experience servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing diesel and/or gaseous power generation equipment, including generator sets, engines, controls, and associated power systems.
• Advanced knowledge of MTU engines, electronic engine management systems, diagnostic software, and power generation control platforms.
• Strong understanding of internal combustion engine systems and advanced diagnostic techniques.
• Experience leading generator commissioning, load bank testing, and performance verification activities.
• Strong ability to prepare service reports, document technical findings, and communicate repair recommendations to customers and internal stakeholders.

• Ability to lift, push, pull weights in the 20-60 lb. range
• Ability to bend down, stand over, lay down and complete work tasks within the tight confines typical of genset enclosures and compartments and/or engine rooms for long periods of time

Power Systems is the Rolls‑Royce business which provides world‑class power solutions and complete life‑cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power…