Apprentice Field Service Technician

Company Overview: At Pacific Power Group, our mission is to sustain the momentum and energy that drives the world forward. Within the marine engine and backup power generation sectors, we offer comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. Our highly skilled team comprises Field Service Technicians, engineers, and workshop professionals who are in constant demand to ensure operational stability across vital industries such as military and defense, first responders, and global supply chain providers—covering everything from raw materials to consumer goods and food products. Join us now and become part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the world.

Job Overview: As an Apprentice Field Service Technician you will maintain, test, troubleshoot and repair various power systems, including diesel and gaseous engines, along with the associated equipment per approved factory and company procedures.

Job Details:

• Workshop Location: Pacific Power Group, 7260 Homer Drive, Anchorage, AK
• Up to 75% travel, the entire of state of Alaska. Trips will typically be 7-10 days, and occasionally up to 3-weeks.
• Wage Range: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour, based on skills and experience.

Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 15 days PTO, 10 Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, AD&D, Short/Long Term Disability, 401K with Company Match, Pet insurance, Optional Supplemental Insurances, Legal Assistance for Identity Theft, Health Advocate, Tuition Assistance, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Adoption Aid.

Primary (Essential) Duties:

• Maintain records with accurate documentation of service and repairs.
• Keep company tools and equipment operating by following operating instructions.
• Perform field inspections of power systems. Determine generator condition by conducting inspections & diagnostic tests.
• Identify and repair problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot & repair diesel and gaseous engines.
• Perform resistive load bank testing.
• Complete tune-ups and/or the repairs identified during the diagnostic process.
• Troubleshoot & repair AC and DC controls and equipment such as engine controllers, Automatic Voltage Regulators, battery chargers, block heaters, automatic transfer switches and switchgear.
• Conduct up-fit modifications to new power generation equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of AC 110-690 VAC system fundamentals and work practices.
• Basic knowledge of DC systems fundamentals and work practices.
• Basic knowledge of generators, diesel and gaseous engines, controls, and systems.
• Understand basic operation of transfer switches and switch gear.
• Knowledge of mechanical & electronic governors.
• Ability to understand wiring diagrams, motors, transformers.
• Ability to work safely around electrical components.
• Excellent customer service skills which includes both verbal and written communications.
• Must work /communicate well with electricians, contractors, site managers.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities/training and reading technical and regulation publications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, emails, typing, etc.).

Experience/Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Associates Degree (AA) from a college or technical school (not a requirement but preferred)

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Motor Services Hugo Stamp (MSHS) and Pacific Power Group (PPG) shall abide by the requirements of 40 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).

MSHS and PPG will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Pacific Power Group will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

MSHS and PPG will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because they are a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran (hereinafter collectively referred to as “protected veteran(s)”) in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant for employment is qualified.

MSHS and PPG will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of physical or mental disability in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant for employment is qualified.

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