ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION (EPG) APPRENTICE TECHNICIAN

Carter Machinery

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Richmond, Virginia, US First seen 2 days, 16 hours ago Last seen 3 hours, 51 minutes ago JSearch

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• Trains apprentices over 15 months to troubleshoot, diagnose, inspect, maintain, and repair generators, engines, electrical systems, and automatic transfer switches while learning NFPA70E electrical safety procedures. • Requires high school diploma/GED; vocational training in electrical or mechanical fields preferred; diesel engine experience or two years of mechanical work experience preferred; military equipment experience is a plus. • Must demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude, excellent driving record, self-motivation, computer proficiency (Microsoft Office and service software), and strong written/verbal communication skills for documenting repairs and work orders. • Training provided on CAT electronic tools and software (SIS, ET) even if not pre-existing; ability to read technical manuals and work with limited supervision required. • Based in Richmond, Virginia with Carter Machinery, an authorized Caterpillar dealer serving a five-state region.

Electric Power Generation (EPG) Apprentice Technician Carter Machinery Company, the authorized Caterpillar dealer serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C. is hiring Electric Power Generation (EPG) Apprentice Technician in Richmond, Virginia. The Electric Power Generation (EPG) Apprentice Technician is provided training and development to accurately troubleshoot and diagnose, inspect, maintain and repair engines and related electrical systems on generators and automatic transfer switches.

At the end of this 15 month program, the EPG Apprentice Technician is expected to understand engines, electrical and transfer switch fundamentals, in addition to NFPA70E electrical safety procedures. Seeking candidates with high school diploma or GED, required; Completion of K-12 vocational program in Electrical or Mechanical related course; Post-secondary diesel engine or related program or two years of mechanical job experience preferred; Military equipment experience a plus; Proficient in the use and application of all CAT electronic tools and software, such as SIS, ET, etc. preferred but training will be provided.

Requirements for the Electric Power Generation (EPG) Apprentice Technician position include: • Self-starter able to work with limited supervision and meet deadlines. • Strong mechanical aptitude required. • Must have an excellent driving record.

Proficient in the use of a computer, Microsoft Office products and service software required in position; able to complete service reports and provide pertinent details for work orders. • Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to write service reports that accurately document diagnosis and repairs performed. Must prepare required documentation including work orders, parts lists, and time cards in an accurate and timely manner.
Must be able to read and understand operating manuals. • Must be able to perform in

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repair diesel safety electrical mechanical

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Job Information

Company:
Carter Machinery
Location:
Richmond, Virginia, US
Job Type:
Full-Time
Experience Level:
Entry
Source:
JSearch
Status:
Active

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