Power Generation Technician – CAT Generator Operations

Location: McKinney Texas.

Work Arrangement: On-site Project-Based (2 months)

Position Overview

PRISMECS is seeking experienced Power Generation Technicians for a temporary power project in McKinney Texas. The technicians will support the safe and reliable operation and monitoring of fourteen CAT 2 MW diesel generator units.

This assignment is expected to last approximately two months. Technicians will work closely with the customer PRISMECS project management and the qualified electrical professional assigned to the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor CAT diesel generator units during scheduled operating hours.
  
• Perform routine equipment walkdowns and visual inspections.
  
• Monitor operating parameters alarms temperatures pressures fluid levels and overall generator performance.
  
• Complete daily operating logs shift reports and equipment status documentation.
  
• Perform basic preventive checks and minor operational troubleshooting within the technicians qualifications.
  
• Identify abnormal operating conditions and promptly escalate mechanical or electrical concerns.
  
• Assist with generator startup shutdown loading unloading and operational checks as directed.
  
• Coordinate with the on-site qualified electrical professional regarding electrical conditions and equipment safety.
  
• Follow site safety procedures including lockout/tagout required PPE and established operating protocols.
  
• Maintain a clean organized and safe work area.
  
• Support shift handovers by communicating equipment status alarms open issues and completed activities.
  

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience operating monitoring or maintaining industrial diesel generators or temporary power systems.
  
• Experience with large CAT generator units or similar multi-megawatt power-generation equipment is strongly preferred.
  
• Working knowledge of diesel engines generator controls alarms fuel systems cooling systems and basic electrical-generation principles.
  
• Ability to recognize abnormal operating conditions and follow escalation procedures.
  
• Ability to accurately complete logs reports and shift documentation.
  
• Strong safety awareness and experience following lockout/tagout procedures.
  
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts in an industrial or outdoor project environment.
  
• Ability to stand walk climb bend and perform routine equipment inspections throughout the shift.
  
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation.
  
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting temporary rental standby or prime-power generator installations.
  
• CAT generator operation or maintenance experience.
  
• OSHA 10 OSHA 30 NFPA 70E LOTO or related safety training.
  
• Previous experience working on data-center utility construction industrial or temporary-power projects.
  
• Mechanical or electrical troubleshooting experience.
  

U.S. Work Authorization & Location Requirement

U.S.-based candidates only. Candidates must currently be based in the United States be able to work on site in McKinney Texas (or relocate to the area) and be legally authorized to work in the U.S. for Prismecs without current or future employer sponsorship. Prismecs is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position at this time.