Generator Technicians

The Generator Technician at Vital Electric Supply is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and commissioning of diesel and gaseous generator systems
, including associated ATS, switch gear, controls, and fuel systems
. This role supports both planned maintenance and emergency response for mission-critical facilities throughout our service territory.

This is a hands-on, field-based role requiring strong mechanical and electrical skills, professionalism, and a commitment to uptime and safety

• Inspect and service engines, alternators, cooling systems, exhaust, fuel systems, and controls
• Conduct load bank testing and system performance evaluations
• Complete accurate service documentation using company systems
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, and control system issues
• Repair or replace components including starters, governors, sensors, fuel components, and breakers
• Identify root causes and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability

• Support installation of generators, ATS, and associated switch gear
• Assist with startups, commissioning, and acceptance testing
• Verify proper integration with customer electrical systems
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 110, and local AHJ requirements

• Respond to emergency service calls and outages
• Participate in on-call rotation and after-hours support
• Assist with temporary power deployments during outages, maintenance, or disaster response

• Adhere to all Vital Electric Supply safety policies and procedures
• Maintain clean, professional job sites and company vehicle
• Communicate clearly with customers, contractors, and internal teams
• Identify service, upgrade, or reliability improvement opportunities and relay them to management

• 3+ years of commercial or industrial generator service experience
• Strong understanding of diesel and gaseous engine systems
• Solid working knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems
• Experience servicing ATS and basic switch gear
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, one-lines, and technical documentation
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in industrial environments

• Factory training or certifications (Rehlko/Kohler, Cummins, CAT, Generac, MTU, etc.)
• Familiarity with NFPA 110 requirements
• Load bank testing experience
• Paralleling gear and controls experience
• EPA emissions and fuel system knowledge
• Military or utility power generation background

• Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities
• Company service vehicles, tools, and uniforms
• Ongoing factory and technical training
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career advancement within a growing service organization