Industrial Generator & Diesel Technician

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Full Time Manual Labor Houston, TX, Houston, TX, US

5 days ago Requisition

Industrial Diesel & Generator Technician

Location:

Houston, Texas Area

Devall Diesel Services is seeking a Certified Industrial Diesel & Generator Technician to support our expanding Houston-area operations. Candidates must hold OEM certification in one or more of the following:
Cummins, John Deere, Kohler, or equivalent diesel power systems manufacturer. This is a field-based position with a company-provided service truck. Technicians must be willing to work overtime and participate in on-call rotations.

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair marine diesel engines and generator systems
• Perform preventative maintenance and scheduled service
• Complete OEM warranty and service documentation
• Respond to service calls throughout Houston and Gulf Coast region
• Maintain professional communication with customers
• Maintain company vehicle and tools

• OEM Certification (Cummins, John Deere, Kohler, or equivalent)
• Ability to work independently in the field
• Must pass DOT drug screening, DOT physical, and extensive background check
• Willingness to work overtime and on-call rotation

Compensation is based on certifications and experience. Pay will be determined by number and level of OEM certifications, years of field experience, marine versus industrial background, and diagnostic capability. Overtime pay available.

• Work is performed in industrial facilities, marine facilities, marine vessels, construction sites, and customer locations.
• Work may take place indoors or outdoors and may involve exposure to extreme temperatures, humidity, rain, wind, dust, dirt, grease, oil, fuel, exhaust fumes, and industrial noise.
• Technicians may work in engine rooms, equipment enclosures, mechanical shops, and confined or restricted-access areas where authorized and properly trained.
• The position requires frequent interaction with diesel or natural gas generators, engines, alternators, electrical distribution systems, control panels, batteries, and auxiliary equipment.

• Work may involve regular weekday schedules, overtime, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency or on-call service.
• Local, regional, or overnight travel may be required to perform inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, testing, and commissioning.
• Extended work hours may be necessary during equipment failures, emergency power outages, shutdowns, or critical maintenance activities.
• Technicians may be required to work independently in the field or as part of a maintenance or service team.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, reach, and work in awkward positions for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull tools, components, and equipment within established company lifting limits.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic instruments, electrical testing equipment, and specialized maintenance tools.
• Ability to safely access generator installations, equipment platforms, service vehicles, and industrial work areas.
• Adequate vision, hearing, coordination, and manual dexterity to inspect equipment, read technical information, and perform mechanical and electrical work, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

• Strict compliance with company safety policies, applicable OSHA requirements, and site-specific safety procedures.
• Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, protective footwear, and other required equipment.
• Compliance with lockout/tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, hazardous energy control, hot-work, fall-protection, and confined-space requirements when applicable.
• Safe handling of diesel fuel, lubricants, coolants, batteries, cleaning chemicals, and other hazardous materials.
• Ability to identify hazards, conduct job safety analyses, report unsafe conditions, and stop work when an unsafe condition exists.
• No work on energized electrical equipment or entry into permit-required confined spaces unless specifically authorized, qualified, and compliant with applicable procedures.

• A valid driver's license may be required for field service assignments.
• Some positions may require…