Generator Technician

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Company Profile

Airgas (Air Liquide company) is a leading supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, hard goods/related products, safety products, ammonia products, and process chemicals.

Job Profile

The company is searching for a Generator Technician who will repair, refurbish, and maintain engine-driven generators and ensure a safe working environment.

Education Level

• Post-secondary Education equivalent to a 1-year Technical College or equivalent in experience.

Work Experience

• 3+ years of related technical experience.
• PLC engine and generator controllers experience

License/Certification

• Must have a valid Driver’s License

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assembles diesel power generator equipment for rental. Tests and calibrates machines to see if they are functional for rent or sale.
• Ensures a clean and organized work environment at all times.
• Identifies proper parts and their numbers needed for repairs, orders parts as required to complete those repairs through the parts or the Branch Coordinator.
• Inspects returned Generator equipment for proper operation and/or damage by the customer.
• Maintaining generators, diagnosing and repairing problems, or installing and replacing components or entire systems.
• Maintains a safe working environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines.
• Maintains communication with all branch personnel.
• Operates a forklift, pallet jack, or other necessary equipment to load and unload equipment from vehicles and move equipment around the branch.
• Performs paint touch-ups and replaces worn and missing decals to maintain the general appearance of welding equipment. on generators and welders to maintain the general appearance.
• Properly documents all repairs and maintenance.
• Repairs, maintains, and refurbishes all engine-driven power Generators, with a secondary focus on engine-driven welding equipment.
• Replaces defective parts and completes preventative maintenance required.
• Required to service equipment and customers off-site.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to anticipate and solve problems, act decisively, and persist in the face of obstacles.
• Ability to effectively build relationships with both internal and external customers
• Ability to interpret and apply appropriate laws and regulations
• Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Ability to multitask and work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to understand the impact of new technologies on processes and costs.
• Ability to use computer equipment
• Ability to work as a team in the conception and review stages of a project
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions.
• Communicates with clarity, verbally and in writing, in one-on-one or group situations, over the telephone, and via email.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Diesel engine knowledge
• Must be able to proactively and methodically deal with conflicting goals and challenging situations
• Must have excellent technical knowledge as well as strong interpersonal and management skills.
• Strong “customer service” mindset with an affinity for a ‘follow-up/follow-through’ management style and a proactive communicator keeping supervisors, other leaders, and their respective teams updated.
• Working knowledge of power generating and welding equipment, welding application and equipment, combustion engine, and electrical equipment is an asset.

Competency Statements-

• Ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures.
• Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers.
• The capacity to recognize our feelings and those of others, and to manage emotions effectively in ourselves and our relationships.
• Continuously improving knowledge and competency, ensuring that appropriate information is available to people who need it, and consistently applying what has been learned.
• Continuously improving knowledge and competency, ensuring that appropriate information is available to people who need it, and. consistently applying what has been learned.
• Continuously improving knowledge and competency, ensuring that appropriate information is available to people who need it, and consistently applying what has been learned.
• Delivers high-quality service; is committed to continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates clear and concise conversations and interactions with others. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with others toward a shared goal, participating actively, sharing responsibility and rewards, and contributing to the capability of the team.
• Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations for resolution.
• Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner for the intended audience.

Work Environment

• Involves travel and on-call hours for emergency repairs
• May work in confined spaces or at heights
• Often exposed to noise, fumes, and electrical hazards
• Requires use of PPE and adherence to safety protocols
• Works indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers a 401 (k) plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Employer’s Statement

Airgas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.