GENERATOR TECHNICIAN - CANADA

JOB:

Generator Technician – Power Generation, Microgrids & Energy Systems

** Location:** Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada – Head Office & customer sites

Employment: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: CA$78,000 – CA$114,400 per year (based on CA$37.50–CA$55.00/hour, depending on experience)

(The full salary package as well as other benefits will be provided to the successful applicants)

ABOUT TE OPPORTUNITY

A Canadian power systems manufacturer is looking for an experienced Generator Technician to join its Field Service team.

The successful candidate will work with diesel and natural-gas generator systems, switchgear/ATS, control systems and associated power-generation equipment .

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong G enerator Technician, Industrial Electrician, Heavy-Duty Mechanic, Millwright or similar professional with experience in industrial power systems.

🔧 Key responsibilities

• Diagnose, maintain and repair diesel and natural-gas generator sets

• Install and commission generator sets, switchgear/ATS and control panels

• Perform load-bank testing and performance verification

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and control-system problems

• Work with PLCs, HMIs and digital generator controls

• Read wiring diagrams, single-line drawings and P&IDs

• Work with OEM equipment and service documentation

• Support FAT/SAT and site commissioning

• Complete service reports and work orders

• Maintain high safety and quality standards

• Participate in after-hours/on-call rotations

• Travel extensively to customer sites

The position requires a willingness to travel approximately 75–90% of the time , including domestic and international travel with multi-night stays.

👷 IDEAL CANDIDATE

The employer is looking for someone with:

✅ 3–5+ years' experience servicing generators or power-system equipment in industrial/commercial environments

✅ Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge

✅ Experience with engines, alternators and electrical distribution

✅ PLC troubleshooting and ability to read ladder logic

✅ Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics

✅ Experience with ATS/switchgear is an advantage

✅ Experience with generator OEMs such as Cummins, CAT, Kohler, Generac or MTU is an advantage

✅ Technical Diploma/Associate's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or related field

✅ Trade certification such as Industrial Electrician, Heavy-Duty Mechanic or Millwright is an advantage

✅ Valid driver's licence

✅ Strong communication and customer-service skills