Switchgear and Generator Technician

**Data Center Switchgear and Generator Technician** **Salaried Position with Travel** **$100k+ Salary with Annual Performance Bonus Potential** **Sign-on Bonus available for highly qualified candidates (Min. 2 years with power generators, compressors and load banks)** Central Power Systems & Services is a privately held company with deep roots going back to 1954. Our Mission Statement is ***forging long-lasting partnerships by providing first-class customer support***. We live that statement every single day. **PRIMARY FUNCTION**: Work on industry specific backup power generation and all ancillary equipment including switchgear, unit substations, transformers, etc. This position will work especially close with the Engineering and Sales team. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** - Manage all aspects of critical power systems installation, start-up and commissioning. - Available for foreign and domestic travel - Perform diagnostic and repair procedures on all systems including PLCs, AC/DC, and switchgear. - Perform scheduled maintenance on electric power generation equipment including transfer switches and switchgear - Coordinate with partnered service suppliers, specifically engine manufacturers - Coordination with installing electrical contractors. - Oversee correction of issues arising from commissioning - Familiarity with data centers preferred. - Ability to learn data center structured cabling solutions, Category 6 and pre-terminated fiber optic installations. - Ability to learn Data Center network architecture with applicable hardware/electronics. - Ability to update and maintain Excel spreadsheets for cross-connect assignments for all cabling infrastructure, as well as inventory management - Familiarities with protective relay functionality and HRG systems. - Any other tasks as assigned by Manager, Engineer, or Sales. **BENEFITS** - Competitive Salary - Health Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance - 401(k) with a company match - Paid Time Off - Paid Holidays - Formal Classroom and hands-on training - Company Service Truck **POSITION QUALIFICATIONS** - Experience with diesel generators to 2800KW, 13.8kV - Experience with generator paralleling/utility switchgear at 13.8kV level. - A high school degree is required and some college or technical school is a plus. - Solid understanding of basic generator and electrical distribution principles - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to initiate, prioritize, and accomplish multiple tasks independently - Work well with others that come from an eclectic background - Experience and have strong proficiencies with Microsoft Office and Adobe - Self-Motivated with a willingness and flexibility to operate outside of normal business hours, including consistent travel when necessary. **Minimum Work Experience** - A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the field of power generators, compressors, and load banks. **Minimum Prerequisites** - Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel inside and outside of the country. Overnight travel will be common. Long term projects will occur several times a year where the intention would be no longer than 14 days per assignment without home time. Ample vacation time will be provided. **PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL** **RESPONSIBILITIES/CHARACTERISTICS** General skill requisites - Strong selling skills. - Good communications skills. - Excellent customer relations skills. - Good computer and systems knowledge. Specific skill requisites - A good working knowledge of sales techniques and methodologies. - Solid equipment and parts knowledge. - Sales training in related fields. - Product knowledge including features and benefits knowledge on all items sold. - Good communications skills. - Good, safe work habits. **WORK CONDITIONS** Physical Demands/Work Environment: *This position regularly requires walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing stairs. It also often requires pushing, pull…