Service Technician at Louisiana Machinery

Description

POWER UP YOUR CAREER WITH RESOURCE POWER GROUP

Resource Power Group (RPG) is the trade name for Louisiana Machinery Company LLC’s large, medium speed engine business. The company was established in 1933 and is a privately-owned business approaching $1 Billion in annual revenues. Our team focuses on providing service for Power, Marine and Industrial.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are searching for a SERVICE TECHNICIAN to join our growing operations at our Harvey, Louisiana location.

YOUR VALUE

The person in this role will be responsible service and repairs of EMD engines

YOUR CONTRIBUTION

• Diagnose, inspect, disassemble, assemble, install, and repair RPG engine components
• Prepare company and customer inspection appraisals reports and order replacement parts
• Prepare, inspect, operate on engines to meet customer expectations

YOUR VALUE

• You will provide excellent mechanical troubleshooting & diagnostic assessments to help deliver best-in-class gas engine service repairs for our customers
• You will analyze, troubleshoot, test and verify adjustments of marine engine & generator components to determine reusability in accordance to RPG guidelines
• You will have the tools and building blocks to MAKE A CAREER here at RPG. In walk through our doors...are the finest Service Technicians in the South.

MOST IMPORTANT QUALIFICATIONS

• REQUIRED: High school diploma or GED equivalent
• REQUIRED: Technical training of marine engines
• REQUIRED: Valid U.S. Driver's license with clean Motor Vehicle Record; Transportation Worker ID Card (TWIC) preferred. Water Survival Training preferred.
• HIGHLY PREFERRED: Prior experience with EMD engines
• Strong customer service skills, mechanical aptitude, professional demeanor and always "safety-first" mentality every hour of every day

JOB FACTS

• SHIFT SCHEDULE: 50+ hour shift schedule; may require working hours outside standard work schedule for customer emergency calls (specifics discussed during interview)
• TRAVEL: Frequent travel to customer sites with overnight stays including international travel (specifics discussed during interview)
• Requires physical movement, lifting, rotation & compliance with OSHA, HAZMAT, MSHA safety regulations as required by job description

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to occasionally lift 75 pounds from floor to chest. The employee must have the ability to reach and use the arms within a full range of motion in order to retrieve stocked parts. The employee must have the ability to endure prolonged stooping, kneeling, crouching and squatting while performing mechanical operations. The employee must be able to exert push/pull forces with the arms in order to use various wrenches and tools. The employee must be able to endure prolonged forward and overhead arm positions while performing mechanical operations. The employee must be able to use the hands to grasp hand tools and parts. The employee must have the ability to climb onto and operate equipment. The employee must have the ability to operate and maintain a field service vehicle with GVW of less than 26,000 lbs.

RESOURCE POWER GROUP BENEFITS

• Health, Dental, Vision, $50,000 Company Funded Life Policy (if enrolled in Health)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer, Supplemental Life and additional voluntary policies
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Technician Tool Loan Program up to $2,000
• Safety Boot / Safety Prescription Glasses Allowances
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Assistance
• Employee Discounts
• Credit Union

SAFETY IN ALL WE DO

• We require strict compliance with PPE (personal protective equipment) safety regulations.
• We maintain compliance with all Federal, State and Local safety and company regulations.
• All employees must follow all Company Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) procedures.
• Resource Power Group is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana and THC products.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Resource Power Group and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We proudly hire U.S. Veterans.
• Resource Power Group uses E-Verify and complies with I-9 employment eligibility requirements of all new hires. Click here for your rights: click here for more information
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• Resource Power Group and its affiliates are drug-free workplaces and post-offer, pre-employment process includes background check, drug/alcohol screen, and if applicable for the role, pre-employment physical/fit for duty assessments.