Field Service Technician - Power Generation

Title:

Field Service Technician – Power Generation

Position Summary

Perform preventative maintenance, start‑ups, and repairs on generators—including automatic transfer switches, diesel, and gaseous engines. Promote safe and efficient operation of duties. Travel required.

Location Options

• Miami, Florida
• Mankato, Minnesota
• Novi, Michigan
• Aiken, South Carolina

• Service, troubleshoot, repair and overhaul engines, genset systems and their electronic and mechanical systems.
• Lead on‑site work, maintain active list of project timelines and prioritize job tasks.
• Assist in the preparation of work estimates.
• Commission and operate engines and genset systems.
• Instrument genset systems and record test data.
• Inspect parts to assure conformance to specification.
• Perform field inspections of failed parts and write reports to avoid future incidents.
• Maintain engine, system and equipment log books.
• Maintain detailed records of daily activities.
• Request parts and tools to perform job functions.
• Source local vendors required for field service.
• Work with product groups on product design development.
• Provide input for updates of service manuals and bulletins.
• Instruct customers in safe engine operation, shutdown procedures and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical assistance to other service personnel.
• Remain technically current.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Analyze technical data.
• Promote a compliance culture in the area of responsibility and live the letter and spirit of the Rolls‑Royce Code of Conduct.
• Perform special projects as required.

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
• 2 years mechanical or technical trade school and 3 years field service with mechanical or electrical troubleshooting experience, or 5 years field service experience.
• Ability to lift, push, pull weights in the 20–60 lb range.
• Ability to travel 60–80% of the time on short notice domestically and internationally.

• Strong knowledge of electronics and ability to read blueprints and electronic schematics.
• Ability to bend down, stand over, lay down and complete work tasks within the tight confines typical of genset enclosures and compartments and/or engine rooms for long periods of time.
• Ability to operate machine shop equipment used for fabricating test parts and equipment.
• Proficient in the operation and troubleshooting of engines, instrumentation and electronic engine controls.
• Proficient in the use of mechanical and electrical hand tools.
• Proficient in the use of measurement and testing tools for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proficient in technical language and engineering terminology.
• Proficient in the principles of electronics, physics, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Proficient in the operation of internal combustion engines.
• Proficient in the physical properties of fuels, coolants, lubricants and oils.
• Proficient verbal and written English communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Proficient with PC and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with MTU engines and electronics.
• Experience in the gaseous engine service industry.
• Experience in testing of gaseous engine components.
• Experience in rigging of weights up to 1 ton.
• Experience in report and service letter writing.
• Bi‑lingual in Spanish.

Rolls‑Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match;
Employee Assistance Program; paid time off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long‑term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire and employment type.

Pay Range: $29.65 – $44.48 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer
Rolls‑Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.