Generator Technician - North Houston
Houston, TXFull-timePosted 2 days agoStill listed today
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ERock is hiring a Microgrid Mechanical Technician to maintain multiple microgrid generators in the North Houston area, covering territory north of I-10. The technician will coordinate with Area Managers to keep generators serviced and operating for customer electricity needs. The role includes generator and engine repairs, maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and manufacturer support. The posting describes the position as remote in the North Houston area.
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Description We are ERock! ERock (NYSE: EROC) is enabling energy for a new era. ERock delivers onsite utility-grade power that gets customers up and running quickly, while supporting long-term grid development. ERock’s proprietary natural gas generators help critical facilities address grid constraints, interconnection delays, and outage risks while accelerating speed-to-power for new and expanding operations. Trusted by data centers, utilities, manufacturers, healthcare systems and government organizations, ERock engineers for rapid deployment, long-duration reliability, low local emissions, and scalable performance to meet the evolving energy demands of today and tomorrow.
Role Overview: We are looking to hire a detailed-oriented, driven, and resourceful Microgrid Mechanical Technician to assume responsibilities for multiple Microgrid generators. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of performing maintenance on power generation equipment, electrical experience as a plus. The Microgrid Mechanical Technician will coordinate with Area Managers to ensure generators are maintained, serviced, and operate for customer requirements for on demand electricity. The position is remote in the North Houston area (covers territory North of I-10) and will report to the Area Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform skilled repairs of Volvo Penta Diesel Engines (16 L), Power Solutions International (21.9 L) and Marathon generator ends, as well as various voltage control and synchronizing equipment.
- Be proficient at learning and utilizing manufacturer specific software to troubleshoot and diagnose engine and control system problems.
- Facilitate technical support and liaison with equipment manufacturers.
- Perform scheduled, preventive, or predictive generator maintenance tasks.
- Perform troubleshooting and repair tasks.
- Perform periodic inspections to identify maintenance needs.
- Work in potentially confined areas of high heat and humidity, and cold.
- Follow company process and procedures for verbal/written communications.
- Utilize all current technology for communication, documentation, and research.
- Ensure Safe Operation of electrical equipment by enforcing company and industry standards.
- Safely prepare, operate, and maintain motor vehicles for the purpose of conducting company business.
- Additional responsibilities may be added at the direction of Company’s management.
- Safely prepare, operate, and maintain a motor vehicle for purposes of conduction company business
Requirements Basic (Required) Qualifications:
- Experience – at least 3 Years Mechanical and/or Electrical
- Education Level - preferred College or Equivalent Training (i.e. Military)
- Operate company vehicles safely and efficiently to transport materials, equipment, or personnel to designated locations, adhering to all traffic laws and regulations.
- Successfully pass Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check to ensure compliance with company standards and safe driving practices.
- Attention to Detail- Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attention to detail.
- Computer skills- Uses computers, software applications, databases and automated systems to accomplish work.
- Flexibility-Technicians have a rotating on call schedule. Must be available to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
- Must be able to be on your feet for multiple hours a day.
- Must be able to climb a ladder and lift 50 lbs safely.
- Integrity- Work efficiently and effectively when with or without supervision.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Volvo Penta Diesel Engine experience
- Diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
- Wellness Programs and Incentives
- 401(k) Retirement Plan & Company Match
- Paid Time Off – Sick & Vacation Time
- Paid Holidays
Do you have what it takes to join the ERock team? Send us your resume today.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ERock is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
How this job compares
Set against the 503 open Mechanical Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$81–125K/yr73 salary ranges
- US median$27–36/hr185 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 57 open Mechanical Technician jobs in Texas and 503 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Texas
- Epco, Inc.7 open
- Trinzic5 open
- ERock (this employer)4 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Mechanical Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (334 postings).
- Education
- 3 of the 503 open Mechanical Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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