Technician/Technician – Power | Pearland, TX
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Energy/Power Generation
Electricity Generation, Renewable Energy, Field/Service Technician, Power Plant / Engineering
Bring your energy to Aggreko as a Technician 1 or Technician 2 – Power based in Pearland, TX. You'll perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on our natural gas power generation equipment.
This is primarily a shop-based role working with Jenbacher generators ranging from approximately 350 kW to 1,800 kW. Whether you bring natural gas experience or a strong diesel power generation background, you'll have the opportunity to expand your expertise through hands-on training with Jenbacher equipment and controls.
Power without pause. Heating, cooling and oil-free air without end. We keep our customers' worlds on. From world-class events that last a few weeks to mining operations and remote communities who rely on us for decades.
What you'll do as an Aggreko Technician
- Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on Jenbacher natural gas generators and 12- and 16-cylinder industrial engines.
- Complete mechanical service and repairs including oil and filter changes, valve recession work, and component-level repairs such as heads, valves, and piston rings based on experience level.
- Troubleshoot generator electrical systems and components including alternators, batteries and starting systems, voltage regulators, breakers, and control panels.
- Read and work from wiring diagrams and electrical schematics, with Tech 2-level technicians troubleshooting 480V three-phase systems
. - Work primarily from our Pearland service center, with occasional Saturday work and the potential for limited field-support travel after your first six months.
You are:
- Experienced working with power generators, diesel or natural gas engines, or comparable industrial engine equipment ;
Cummins, Waukesha, or Jenbacher experience is a plus. - Comfortable performing preventive maintenance, engine troubleshooting, and mechanical repairs;
strong diesel power generation technicians are encouraged to apply
. - Bringing basic troubleshooting skills at the Tech 1 level, or deeper diagnostic experience at the Tech 2 level, including valve recession, component-level engine repairs, and 480V three-phase electrical troubleshooting.
- Able to read wiring diagrams and schematics, or, at the Tech 1 level, have the mechanical aptitude and foundation to develop those skills through training.
- Safety-focused, dependable, and available to work Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-4:30 PM , with occasional Saturday work.
Here's what you'll get:
- Competitive hourly pay, based on experience and technician level.
- Full-time position with opportunities for overtime and occasional weekend work.
- Hands-on experience and technical training on Jenbacher natural gas power generation equipment and Deep Sea controls
. - Robust technical training programs, in person and virtual, covering diesel, gas, electrical, controls, microgrid & storage and more.
- Career growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement available.
- No-premium-cost medical plan option available.
- A safety-focused environment with opportunities to grow from shop-based power generation work into more advanced technical opportunities within Aggreko.
Other essential job requirements
- Availability to work the assigned schedule, travel to work locations if needed, and work outside regularly scheduled shifts when required.
- Must be able to stand, walk and sit for prolonged periods and walk over uneven terrain with functional balance that does not require special assistive devices.
- Must be able to move the extremities and spine through a functional range of motion that permits work to be safely performed from ground/floor level to full overhead level.
- Must have good finger dexterity to manipulate small items, functional hand-eye coordination, and sufficient grip strength to safely hold tools…
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