Generator Technician

Generator Technician

Location: Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom.

The Generator Technician will play a key role in supporting NOV’s Portable Power business, delivering high-quality service and technical expertise to our customers. This position involves hands-on work across installation, commissioning, servicing, and maintenance of generator systems and associated equipment. The majority of work will be UK-based, with occasional opportunities to support projects globally.

Responsibilities

• Deliver installation, commissioning, servicing, and maintenance of generator systems and associated equipment
• Perform scheduled maintenance, repairs, and refurbishment in line with NOV procedures
• Conduct electrical completion checks, function tests, loop checks, and site acceptance tests
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT) and P&ID walk-downs
• Provide after-sales support including inspections, technical advice, and spare parts recommendations
• Liaise with workshop teams, project teams, clients, and vendors
• Prepare and complete work orders and technical documentation
• Participate in an on-call rota to provide responsive customer support
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in compliance with HSE standards

Qualifications

• Strong electrical expertise and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in demanding environments, including offshore and wind farm sites
• Strong electrical knowledge within installation, commissioning, servicing, and maintenance environments (including offshore)
• Ability to interpret and mark up engineering drawings
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards
• Willingness and ability to travel offshore and work in physically demanding environments

Desirable Certifications and Experience

• City & Guilds 2382-18 (18th Edition)
• City & Guilds HV Switching & System Control (0672)
• COMPEX certification
• Experience with diesel and gas-driven generators
• Experience with Cummins, Iveco, or Perkins engines
• Knowledge of Deep Sea control systems
• PLC programming skills

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Good communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• High level of reliability, ownership, and safety awareness
• Flexibility and adaptability to dynamic environments

Key Benefits

• Diverse project exposure – primarily UK-based work with opportunities for international assignments
• Hands-on technical role – real impact on installations, commissioning, and servicing activities
• Exposure to both oil & gas and renewable (wind) environments
• Strong safety culture – clear procedures and high HSE standards
• Competitive compensation and benefits package (country-specific)
• Career development – opportunities to expand technical expertise across multiple systems and technologies

Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Finance & Protection

• Pension Plan
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Personal Accident Coverage

Flexible Benefits (salary sacrifice options)

• Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Partner Life Assurance
• Critical Illness Cover
• Retail Vouchers
• Gym Membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Travel Insurance

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