H.O Penn Machinery
Generator Technician
BRONX, NY
PAY: $44.46/hr
Benefits:
- UNION Shop!
- Pension
- Welfare, annuity, and vacation funds
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- Paid company holidays
Key qualifications:
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience in Electric Power Generation, including troubleshooting and repair of electrical equipment (generator, ATS, switchgear), AC and DC, and diesel engines required
- Advanced Electrical troubleshooting skills, breaker testing, paralleling generators, medium/high voltage, transformers, thermal scan (IR Scan) preferred
- Clean and valid driver’s license required (this is a road/field service position)
- Must be computer proficient to be able to run diagnostic software and prepare service communications
- Must have strong communication and self-management skills
- Must be open to working overtime, including evenings, holidays, and weekends as needed
- OSHA-30 Card (preferred)
Responsibilities:
Successfully provide service of recognized superior value.
- Troubleshoot electrical problems
- Troubleshoot mechanical problems
- Efficiently utilize resources to correct problems
- Document steps taken to correct problems
Maximize the efficient use of service and repair procedures to provide fast, accurate service and minimize unnecessary expense.
- Plan proper repair procedures for efficiency
- Efficiently utilize tooling and technical resources
- Continually improve key processes
- Effectively communicate status of repair work with supervisor
Effectively communicate with customers.
- Represent the company in a positive, professional manner
- Communicate customers’ options to correct current problems
- Advise customer of cost of repair and collect payment as required
Successfully contribute toward a culture of safety through completion of all safety initiatives and demonstrating safe work habits.
- Complete/attend all safety meetings, computer-based safety trainings, safety audits, and other safety trainings as assigned
- Work in a proactive, safe manner in compliance with all safety practices, policies, and training
- Immediately resolve and/or report all safety issues to supervisor
- Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with all Contamination Control Initiatives
Qualifications:
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience in Electric Power Generation, including troubleshooting and repair of electrical equipment (generator, ATS, switchgear), AC and DC, and diesel engines required
- Advanced Electrical troubleshooting skills, breaker testing, paralleling generators, medium/high voltage, transformers, thermal scan (IR Scan) preferred
- Clean and valid driver’s license required (this is a road/field service position)
- Must be computer proficient to be able to run diagnostic software and prepare service communications
- Must have strong communication and self-management skills
- Must be open to working overtime, including evenings, holidays, and weekends as needed
- OSHA-30 Card (preferred)
Physical Requirements:
- Standing and walking
- Lifting (up to 60lbs.)
- Carrying (up to 50lbs.)
- Push/pull (up to 80lbs.)
- Sitting, rotation and forward bending (sitting and standing)
- Hand coordination and reaching
- Grip (30lbs. with both hands, 80lbs. with preferred/single hand)
- Foot pedal operation
- Climbing stairs and ladders
- Crawling, low work (kneeling), and awkward positioning
- Outdoor work (as required)
- Wearing 10-20lbs. of protective clothing, including fire resistant clothing, welding helmet/shield, & ANSI-rated protective footwear (as required)
