Shop Foreman

Shop Foreman – Power Generation | East Houston, TX

We're hiring an experienced Shop Foreman – Power Generation to lead daily shop operations while remaining hands on with diagnostics, repairs, and technical troubleshooting. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned technician looking to step into a leadership role without leaving the tools behind.

Location: East Houston (610 & I-10), TX

Salary: $95,000 to $115,000 + Full Benefits

Employment Type: Direct Hire

What You'll Do

• Perform diagnostics, repairs, inspections, testing, and troubleshooting on power generation equipment.
• Coordinate daily shop workflow and prioritize incoming work.
• Conduct load bank testing, startup verification, operational validation, final quality inspections, and equipment release.
• Mentor and train technicians while maintaining a productive and safe shop environment.
• Serve as a working foreman, spending approximately 70% of your time on the shop floor, 20% on administrative responsibilities, and 10% training and mentoring.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in power generation, industrial maintenance, heavy equipment, diesel or natural gas engine service, marine engines, or a related field.
• Extensive hands on experience with generator diagnostics, repairs, rebuilds, inspections, and testing.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience troubleshooting diesel engines, natural gas engines, generators, transfer switches, switch gear, and related power generation equipment.
• Ability to change generator end voltages, replace breakers, and program generator control panels.
• Strong knowledge of generator controls, governors, ECMs, ECUs, protective shutdown systems, and electrical systems.
• Experience servicing equipment from manufacturers such as Caterpillar, Cummins, Kohler, MTU/Rolls-Royce, Multiquip (MQ), Detroit Diesel, or similar OEMs.
• Solid understanding of diesel and natural gas fuel systems.
• $95,000 to $115,000 annual salary
• Medical benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)

If you're a hands on power generation professional ready to lead from the front, I'd love to connect. Apply today or send me a direct message for more information.