EPG Field Technician

EPG Field Service Technicians for the Energy division are responsible for the diagnosis, repair, reconditioning, overhaul and maintenance of customer and company engines, power generation equipment and components.

Blanchard Machinery Company is committed to fostering a high-performance work culture with challenging work opportunities that inspire high quality results. Some of the benefits of joining our team are:

Competitive Pay.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, profit sharing, generous PTO and paid holidays, uniforms, and much more.
• Exposure to world-class CAT training and development.
• A friendly and supportive work environment.
• Continuous exposure to learning and new technologies
• Opportunities for advancement

• Use troubleshooting techniques to diagnose problem/ cause of failure of engine and electrical related system transfer switches, switchgear, components and parts
• Be responsible for the installation and maintenance of engine and electrical related system transfer switches, and switchgear.
• Remove/ disassemble and assemble/install components and parts.
• Clean, repair, recondition, and maintain equipment and components.
• Test, measure, and adjust engine and machine systems and components.
• Interpret technical drawings, schematics and wiring diagrams to successfully complete tasks.
• Determine reusability of parts in accordance with published Caterpillar reusability guidelines.
• Order replacement parts ensuring that orders are correct and complete.
• Prepare, inspect and operate equipment prior to delivery.
• Keep up to date with developments in tooling, technologies and systems.
• Prepare inspection and appraisal reports, complete accurate service reports and other necessary reports and forms.
• Maintain the service truck and equipment/tooling carried on the service truck.
• Complete all job responsibilities while adhering to all safety protocols.
• Ensure total customer service through direct customer interactions.
• Represent Blanchard Machinery by consistently exhibiting a professional manner, arriving on time and communicating with the customer throughout the repair process.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Preference given to candidates with 5+ years electrical power generation/electronics experience with a minimum of 3 years' experience on CAT diesel and natural gas engines and/or like competitive equipment including Low Voltage up to 480 volts.
• Preference given to candidates familiar with CAT diagnostics software (SIS) or current comparable systems.
• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Direct customer exerience is a plus.
• Flexibility to work after hours, when needed, to meet customer needs.
• Strong problem solving skills and be detailed oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently.

Working Conditions

• The physical environment requires the employee to work primarily outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
• Required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to injury and/or hazardous materials.
• Job requires standing, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, lifting.
• Physical use of a broad variety of tools and machines in order to maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment. Must be able to use the hands to grasp hand tools and parts.
• The employee must be able to endure prolonged forward and overhead arm positions while performing mechanical operations.
• The employee must be able to lift varied weight.
• Seeing, reading, and writing to complete job responsibilities.
• Use of computer and other forms of technology to complete job responsibilities.