Power Field Technician in Lorton

Position Description

Advanced Equipment is accepting applications for a Field Technician in our Lorton, VA location.

The Field Technician performs quality inspections, maintenance, and testing of power generators and ATS controls. Responsibilities include scheduled and unscheduled repairs on diesel and gaseous systems, and ATS controls, as well as experience with dual paralleling and switch gear for large systems or plant operations. The technician prepares service reports, parts requests, and other related reports, requires a strong understanding of all engine types, and must be a self-starter able to work independently.

• Generator maintenance, repair and testing, minimum 3 years of experience in diesel engines and/or generator sets.
• Certification of graduation from a Diesel Technology or Electrical Trade School or Community College with experience.

• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
• Reading and understanding electrical schematics and blueprints for troubleshooting faulty equipment.
• Working with Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS).
• Performing retrofit and commissioning of generators.
• High proficiency using electrical test equipment.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance on diesel and gaseous generators.
• Well organized and proficient in laptops with Excel and Outlook.
• Good communication skills.
• Adherence to all company safety procedures and policies.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems.
• Ability to adhere to work schedule.
• Willingness to be on-call after regular hours, weekdays, weekends, and holidays (rotating schedule).
• Maintain required certifications and OSHA test (costs paid by employer).
• Act with integrity and provide outstanding service to customers and work with coworkers to build teamwork for a positive work place.

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Clean driving record.
• Pass criminal background check.

• May qualify for signing bonus – $2000 to $5000.
• Paid employee training.
• Overtime compensation.

• Excellent health and dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Short and long term and life insurance.
• 401k with matching.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee recognition program.

Monday to Friday, with overtime and on-call duties on weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule.

Bi-weekly or twice monthly.

Advanced Equipment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Military veterans (all branches) are encouraged to apply. This position is open to applicants who have a high school diploma/GED and is a fit for applicants with gaps in their resume or who have been out of the workforce for the past six months or more.