Senior Power Generation Technical Specialist

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Full Time Clerical Huntley, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Senior Power Generation Technical Specialist

$130,000-$142,000 in compensation with base salary + employer-paid family health coverage alone, before PTO, retirement and other benefits.

Lion Heart is a veteran-owned power generation company seeking a Senior Power Generation Technical Specialist to help solve our most difficult electrical and mechanical field problems.

You’ll work alongside Electrical Engineers and highly experienced Field Service Veterans, supporting technicians working on mission-critical generators, ATS equipment, switch gear, controls and paralleling systems.

What You’ll Do

Serve as a senior escalation point for difficult technical cases

Work directly with Field Service Engineers during active troubleshooting

Diagnose complex generator, engine, controls, ATS, switch gear and paralleling issues

Provide real-time support using schematics, fault histories, controller data, photos, video and remote diagnostic tools

Interpret one-lines, wiring diagrams, sequences of operation and technical documentation

Own escalated cases through resolution and coordinate with OEMs, vendors and engineering resources

Identify root causes, recurring failures and troubleshooting trends

Coach technicians and strengthen technical capability across the field organization

Occasionally provide onsite support for highly complex troubleshooting or commissioning

Strictly follow and enforce OSHA, NFPA 70E, and all applicable safety regulations for electrical safe work practices.

Technical Background

We’re looking for someone with strong experience across the mechanical and electrical sides of power generation, including:

Commercial and Industrial engines

Electronic engine control, fuel systems, cooling systems, exhaust systems, and all associated controls

Generator alternators and excitation systems

AC/DC electrical systems (LV and MV)

Generator Controls

Automatic transfer switch controls

ASCO, ABB, GE Zenith, Russel electric

Low- and medium-voltage paralleling and distribution switch gear

PLCs and industrial controls

GE Fanuc 90-30, RX3i, hardware (and Proficy PME Software)

Schneider Modicon Quantum, Premium, TSX, M340, etc. hardware (and Eco Struxure software).

Electrical one-lines, risers, schematics, wiring diagrams, and ladder logic

Auxiliary equipment integration (communications including Mod Bus RTU, TCP/IP).

General knowledge including:

Circuit breakers and trip units

ANSI Protective relays

Power distribution and circuit protection

Station Batteries and charging systems

Qualifications

5+ years of power generation, industrial electrical, controls, engine or related field-service experience preferred

Strong hands-on troubleshooting background

Ability to diagnose complex failures logically and methodically

Ability to guide experienced technicians through difficult troubleshooting remotely

Strong communication and technical documentation skills

Multi-OEM experience is a plus

Technical or engineering degree preferred, but advanced field experience is valuable

Commonsense problem-solving mindset

Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with customers.

Lion Heart provides 100% employer-paid health insurance for you and your dependents, valued at approximately $22,000 per year.

That means zero monthly family health insurance premium deducted from your paycheck.

Additional benefits include:

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) with company match after one year

Profit-sharing bonus eligibility after five years

Company-provided tools and technology

Ongoing technical training and professional development

Why Lion Heart

We’re a veteran-owned company built around technical excellence, field experience and solving the problems others can’t.

This role is ideal for an experienced Generator Technician, Field Service Engineer, Technical Communicator, Controls Specialist, Product Support Specialist or Engineer who wants to take years of technical knowledge and multiply its impact across an entire field organization.

If you’re the person others call when nobody else can figure it out, we want to talk to you.