Generator Technician - Level 2

Position: Generator Technician - Level 2 or 3
Who We Are:

Bay City Electric Works (BCEW) is a family-owned business which was founded in 1932 and has been a KOHLER distributor for over 50 years. Our vision is to Develop Powerful People to be #1 in Power. We have aligned our vision with our goal to become the go to generator systems supplier in California, Nevada, and Hawaii. As such, we are building a winning team of experts who are committed to providing total power solutions to our customers.

Bay City Electric Works is hiring for a Level 2 or 3 Generator Technician for our Sacramento/San Francisco Bay Area market to repair, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial generators.

Who We Are Bay City Electric Works (BCEW) is a family-owned business which was founded in 1932 and has been a KOHLER distributor for 60 years. Our vision is to Develop Powerful People to be #1 in Power. We have aligned our vision with our goal to become the go to generator systems supplier in California, Nevada, and Hawaii. As such, we are building a winning team of experts who are committed to providing total power solutions to our customers.

What We DoThe Bay City Electric Works team provides generator, air compression, and engine solutions for life’s power needs. Offering quality brands like KOHLER and Doosan, our experts provide solutions for data centers, water & sewer districts, healthcare facilities, utilities, military bases, hi-rise buildings, hi-tech, bio-tech, pharmaceutical, government, airports, retail, manufacturing, casinos, and residences.

The Job Provide exceptional customer service to all BCEW customers

Perform engine repairs and conduct electrical troubleshooting; diagnose and assess electrical problems using electrical schematics

Perform repairs, diagnostic procedures and regularly scheduled maintenance on generators of all sizes

Perform start-up of new generator units of all sizes, working closely with our Project Management team to allow for a clean hand-off Perform load bank or other necessary testing

Document all tests and findings from 85-point inspections to provide feedback to customers

Assist other technicians, train junior team members or learn from more experienced technicians

Gather and present information to customers on work performed and/or needed repairs

Provide end user training, as necessary, on how to operate equipment

Maintain compliance with all applicable safety and environmental policies and procedures

This is a non-exempt, hourly position which is eligible for overtime pay. Work hours are typically 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Technicians may be required to work after standard business hours and/or during the weekend to meet customer needs. Technicians can expect to be placed on the on-call rotation schedule (approximately once every five to six weeks) and will receive compensation for being on-call and for work on after hours service calls.

To be successful in this role you will need:

High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

A minimum of 18 months - 5 years of experience working on generators of all sizes, especially hands on experience with generators 500KW and larger

Engine and mechanical system knowledge and skills diagnosing generator issues required

Knowledge of generator control systems required

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Ability to meet deadlines and make critical decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Ability to maintain a driving record capable of maintaining a Class C license;
Class A or B license is a plus, but not required

Willing to travel, sometimes over night or for week-long factory training

Computer literate in MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.)Flexible team player

What We Believe We believe in an ALWAYS ON environment whereby power is accessible to all. We believe in developing our team to become experts in generators and power systems to ensure zero downtime for our customers. We celebrate shared values, a shared vision, and a shared mission.…