Experienced Generator Technician

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Jackson–Meridian, MS (Remote / Field-Based)

Experience Level: Senior / Experienced Technician

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with overtime and required after-hours on-call rotation

Total Energy Solutions is seeking a highly skilled, dependable, and self-motivated Experienced Generator Service Technician (Level III) to support commercial and industrial power generation equipment throughout the Jackson–Meridian, Mississippi service area.

This is a remote, field-based position
, requiring an experienced technician who can independently manage daily service assignments, diagnose complex generator issues, and deliver exceptional customer service with minimal supervision.

We are looking for a true generator troubleshooter—not someone whose experience is limited to routine preventive maintenance. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands‑on experience with diesel and natural gas generators, advanced electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, proficiency with generator diagnostic software, and the ability to take ownership of service calls from start to finish.

Candidates must already reside in or within reasonable driving distance of the Jackson–Meridian, Mississippi service area.

• Independently troubleshoot, maintain, repair, install, commission, and service commercial and industrial diesel and natural gas generators.
• Diagnose generator controllers, engine management systems, voltage regulators, automatic transfer switches (ATS), and related electrical and mechanical components.
• Utilize manufacturer‑specific diagnostic and communication software to connect to generator controllers, retrieve fault histories, monitor operating parameters, and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical service manuals.
• Manage daily field service assignments, coordinate customer visits, and complete work independently.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, load‑bank testing, generator startups, and emergency repairs.
• Troubleshoot alternators, wiring, switches, batteries, control systems, and other generator components.
• Complete detailed electronic service reports, including findings, equipment readings, photographs, and repair recommendations.
• Maintain regular communication with service management, dispatch, and customers.
• Maintain assigned service vehicle, tools, equipment, and inventory.
• Respond to emergency service calls during assigned on‑call periods, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Follow company safety procedures and applicable industry standards.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 5–10 years of hands‑on experience servicing and repairing commercial or industrial generators.
• Advanced electrical and mechanical troubleshooting capabilities.
• Strong understanding of generator controllers, engine management systems, ATS operation, and load‑bank testing.
• Experience independently diagnosing and repairing complex generator failures beyond routine preventive maintenance.
• Proficiency using laptops, diagnostic applications, email, and electronic service reporting systems.
• Ability to connect to generator controllers using communication cables, adapters, and manufacturer‑specific software.
• Ability to retrieve, interpret, and troubleshoot controller alarms, fault codes, event histories, and operating data.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong problem‑solving, time management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accountability, and follow‑through.
• Ability…