Due to company growth Macgen are looking to add to their Field Service Engineers team.
Macgen is looking for a Generator Service Engineer to join their growing team. As Generator Service Engineer you will have an integral role within the service team, assisting in the delivery of the businesses on-site activities. You must be able to work independently or as part of a team to meet customer expectations and achieve our company goals.
This role is a Permanent position, working Monday - Friday
Roles & Responsibilities
• To cover all aspects of generator servicing including oil & filter changes and oil, fuel, and coolant sampling.
• To conduct load bank testing on customer owned generator units.
• To accurately fault find and diagnose both mechanical and electrical issues.
• To work on a broad range of generator / engine brands including (but not limited to) Cummins, Perkins, Caterpillar, John Deere, Volvo, Scania, Iveco, Dorman, Yanmar
• To be able to work independently on engines from 9kVA to 16MW.
• To complete all types of engine repairs (both mechanical and electrical).
• Fuel pumps, engine belts, starter motors, fuel hoses, cooling systems, AVM's etc.
• Batteries, battery chargers, water jacket heaters, starter cables, key-switches etc.
• To be able to interrogate different control systems such as DSE, ComAp and DEIF.
• To understand changeover systems.
• To be able to complete or assist on mechanical engine rebuilds / top end overhauls.
• To be able to complete or assist on control panel upgrade works / retrofits.
• To demonstrate knowledge and experience of both mechanical and electrical skill sets.
Person Specification
Essential skills and experience:
• Previous experience in similar generator services companies or within the power generation industry
• Valid CSCS/ECS card
• Ability to manage own workload and establish priorities
• Experience of working effectively as part of a team as well as
• independently
• Ability to solve problems with a positive attitude
• Self-motivated and able to learn quickly
• Strong attention to detail with high levels of accuracy
• Willingness to undertake further training as required for professionaldevelopment
• Able to liaise with customers professionally and convey information
Desirable skills and experience:
• Brand specific generator training courses
• Controls systems training courses
• Electrical qualifications – City & Guilds, 17th/18th edition