Generator Technician

About the Position:

The Generator Technician ensures our data center's backup power systems are highly reliable and ready to engage at a moment's notice. This hands-on role is vital to maintaining 24/7 mission-critical uptime. Responsibilities include conducting routine equipment inspections, managing fuel infrastructure, running preventative maintenance, and performing fast-paced electrical and mechanical troubleshooting. Because data center environments evolve dynamically, this role requires operational agility to support broader facilities maintenance initiatives as needed.

What you do daily:

• Maintenance & Operations: Perform daily inspections and comprehensive preventive maintenance on all facility generators, fuel polishers, and auxiliary equipment. Manage fuel deliveries, vendor coordination, and continual training to onsite staff. Creating and maintaining MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs.
• Testing & Monitoring: Conduct monthly test runs, perform daily monitoring of EPMS, fuel/oil system, batteries, and battery charging system. Supervise annual load banking performed by the service provider.
• System Integration: Assist with the physical integration, configuration, and testing of backup generators alongside Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) and Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) as needed.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults on-site, coordinate prompt emergency repairs during power outages or component failures to ensure smooth transitions to backup power.
• Data Log & Reporting: Maintain highly accurate service records, log entries for all completed repairs, track runtime hours, and document inspection results. This includes yearly reporting to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the operations and facilities maintenance teams during integrated system tests, upgrades, and emergency response drills.
• Safety & Compliance: Execute all maintenance work in strict compliance with local regulations, industry standards, and internal data center safety policies. Adhere to all process requirements, operating/emission limitations, notifications, and reporting required by the DEQ.
• Operational Agility: Partner with cross-functional infrastructure teams and execute additional mechanical, electrical, or facilities tasks assigned to support overall uptime and changing site priorities.

What makes you a good fit: (Qualifications)

Experience & Technical Skills

• Professional Experience: 2+ years of hands-on experience with generator maintenance and troubleshooting, preferably in mission critical environments like data centers, or hospitals.
• Equipment Knowledge: Solid understanding of diesel-powered generators and associated equipment (experience with Rolls Royce MTU systems preferred).
• Technical Aptitude: Ability to read and accurately interpret technical manuals, electrical schematics, and mechanical single-line blueprints.
• System Familiarity: Familiarity with the operational layout of data center infrastructure, including basic power distribution, ATS, switchgear, and safety control panels.

Soft Skills & Physical Requirements

• Emergency Response: Ability to remain calm and methodical under pressure while diagnosing faults during critical system outages.
• Physical Stamina: Must be able to lift 40+ pounds, climb ladders, and work comfortably in tight spaces, generator enclosures, and in various weather conditions.
• Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to work various shifts and overtime as needed to support emergency facility operations.

Education & Certifications

• Minimum Education: High School diploma, GED, or vocational trade school certificate. An Associate’s degree or technical certificate in Power Systems or Electrical Technology is a plus.
• Certifications: Certifications such as OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E, ESGA, or manufacturer-specific training are highly preferred.