Power Generator Technician

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Facilities, the primary focus of the Power Generator Technician is providing technical solutions to ensure emergency, paralleling electrical/self-generating equipment is in top operating condition for Yaamava' Resort & Casino operations. Is responsible for repairs and troubleshooting diesel, electrical, or natural gas generators, and assist with system issues. Maintains, calibrates, and repairs plant electrical, instrumentation, and control systems. When not actively involved in disaster recovery or Central Plant operational activities, identifies vendor outsourced repairs and preventative maintenance that can be brought in-house for cost savings and lead time purposes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    Inspects and maintains Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) systems on Tier 4 generators, performs preventative maintenance, commissioning, servicing, and repairing equipment throughout its life, performs OEM warranty work, and starting-up service. Analyzes complex electrical equipment and machinery problems, interpreting maintenance manuals to isolate and correct faults.2.    Troubleshoots and diagnoses emergency repair procedures for AC/DC controls, gas, solar, steam, and diesel industrial engines, automatic transfer switches, preventative maintenance, circuit repairs, component replacements, warranty work, and start-up/commissioning on new generators and systems, as well as performs oil and filter repairs, maintenance services, and warranty work.3.    Performs testing, calibration, checking, correcting, adjusting and part component replacement services.  Performs load bank testing on generator(s) to ensure units are in the proper operating condition and meet applicable code requirements.4.    Optimizes plant preventative maintenance program to meet OEM recommendations, regulatory requirements, and corporate maintenance philosophy. Responsible for maintaining logs, manuals, records, blueprints and operating procedures in a neat and professional manner. Provides written reports on control system conditions when required.5.    Completes required documentation, such as service worksheets, timesheets, warranty claims via handwritten forms or business system input screens.  Reports and tracks documents pertaining to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Air Quality Management District (AQMD) required data.6.    Assists Utility Plant Operators with daily responsibilities involving Cogen generators.  Mentors and trains other facilities team members on how to troubleshoot and maintain Tier 4 generators.7.    Provides comprehensive operations and maintenance support for the enterprises distributed generation projects, which typically includes managing both solar and natural gas generation assets, as well as energy storage resources.8.    Is responsible for supporting the implementation of converting outsourced projects to in-house operations and ensuring future department success.9.    Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department. 

EDUCATIONAL, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in the back-up generator industry or a transferable industry is required.
• Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

• Solid knowledge of basic distribution protective relay testing, breaker function testing, and generator testing is required.
• Demonstrated experience working with Tier 4 diesel engines, electrical equipment and machinery is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of how Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) equipment works to support pollution control preferred.
• Experience with control circuits and programmable logic controller (PLC), diesel engine repairs, natural gas engine maintenance, switchgear maintenance and repair, generator installation and repair, etc preferred.
• Must be able to read and understand wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of generator installations, maintenance, and repair of generators; advanced knowledge of electronic, mechanical, and electrical components; familiarity with solar panels, moderate computer skills; basic knowledge of pertinent Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Environmental Agency (EPA), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of or ability to learn gas and diesel industrial engine fuel systems and controls is required.
• Advanced knowledge of automatic transfer switches and control logic is required.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal daily supervision.
• Must be able to work in a safe manner at all times.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in a professional manner.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS

• At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30 hours certificate is required or must have the ability to obtain certificate within one year.
• Advanced technical certifications are preferred.
• Select One of the Following:
• Authorized Driver: Role requires operation or driving of Tribe-owned vehicles or driving patron vehicles. A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as determined by the insurance carrier is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS – ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Primary work environment may be a climate-controlled setting.
• Work requires travel to attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences.
• Incumbents may be required to work evening, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
• Strength sufficient to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Sedentary work: may involve sitting at times. May operate a computer and other
• office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Physical activities that apply to the essential functions of the position are balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Hearing sufficient to hear conversational levels in person, via videoconference and over the telephone.
• Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in person, in front of groups, in meetings,
• via videoconference and over the telephone.
• Visual acuity that meets the requirements of the position: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading and visual inspection of employees, visitors or facility.
• Mobility sufficient to safely move in an office environment, walk, stoop, bend and kneel, and enter, exit and operate a motor vehicle in the course of travel to promotional events, meetings, conferences, trade shows and San Manuel properties.
• Endurance sufficient to sit, walk and stand for extended periods, and maintain efficiency throughout the entire work shift and during extended work hours.
• The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including secondhand smoke.

Reasonable accommodation will be made in compliance with all applicable law.

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