Data Center EPG Traveling Technician

It’s your time, make it matter.

At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 90 years, our peoples’ work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson’s legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire-fighting, concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson, you don’t just have a career, you have a purpose.

Our family-oriented environment is built on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values.

You have high expectations too. You are exceptionally motivated, have outstanding skills, and want your work to matter.  Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business. It’s time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

Job Description

PETERSON CAT IS HIRING OVER 50 DATA CENTER TECHNICIANS NATIONWIDE

Peterson Power Systems has a need for a Data Center EPG Traveling Technician. The person will work remotely and will be required to travel to data center locations throughout the country.

SUMMARY

The Data Center EPG Traveling Technician performs installation and commissioning to Electrical Power Generation (EPG) equipment at designated customer locations throughout the United States.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain a safe working environment and observe all safety procedures, laws, policies, and rules.
• Promote and work in a manner consistent with Contamination Control guidelines.
• Support company safety and housekeeping standards.
• Communicate with internal and external customers in a manner that promotes a positive relationship.
• Perform the following service operations with occasional supervision:
  • Follow manufacturer and company service guidelines and procedures to ensure quality work.
  • Analyze and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
  • Preserve component failure information for accurate failure analysis.
  • Perform pre-delivery setup, installation, and start-up on all makes and models of Caterpillar engines, generators, and related products.
  • Repair, replace, and rebuild engines and related systems and components of Cat and Non-Cat products in Industrial and EPG applications.
  • Perform inspections on equipment as needed. 
  • Write service reports that accurately document activities.
  • Prepare required documentation including work orders, parts lists, and timecards in an accurate and timely manner to enable other employees to do their job in a timely manner.
• Solicit information regarding opportunities for engine system sales and service and pass information to engine systems Sales staff and Product Support Sales Representative (PSSR) in a timely manner.
• Operate company, rental, or personal vehicle as needed to transport parts and equipment and perform other field service duties.
• Ensure assigned company vehicle maintains a clean professional appearance and is in proper working order.
• Attend scheduled technical training and safety training in person or online (virtual).
• Work overtime as needed within labor law guidelines.
• Travel up to 100% of the time to meet customer service requirements including overnight stays and out of territory travel.
• Be on call to respond to customer service needs during the evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.  

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate’s degree from a fully accredited college or certificate from technical/vocational school in Diesel Technology or other closely related field; and a minimum of 5 years of directly related experience in power generation or engine service, preferably in a heavy industrial environment; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Applicants must have the ability to travel 100% of the time.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Completion of a certified electrical safety course
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.