Reporting to the Director, Facilities, the primary focus of the Power Generator Technician is to provide first class technical solutions to ensure emergency, paralleling electrical/self-generating equipment is in top operating condition in order to sustain and support profitable Yaamava’ Resort & Casino operations. This role is responsible for repairs and troubleshooting primarily of diesel, electrical or natural gas generators and assist as needed to troubleshoot issues with system from generation to electrical transfer cable/conduits, controls, and distribution panels. The Power Generator Technician is also responsible for maintaining, calibrating, and repairing plant electrical, instrumentation, and (distributed) control systems. When not actively engaged in disaster recovery or assigned Central Plant operational activities, this role is accountable for identifying current vendor outsourced repairs and preventative maintenance that are ideal to bring inhouse for cost savings and lead time purposes.
1. Performs and inspects Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) systems on Tier 4 generators. Performs preventative and corrective maintenance of Tier 4 and standby generator systems 5 KW through 3200 KW. Commissions, services, and repairs equipment throughout its useful life. Performs original equipment manufacturer (OEM) warranty work and start-up service. 2. Analyzes complex problems in electrical equipment and machinery and interpret maintenance manuals, using knowledge of systems and electronics to isolate and correct the fault. 3. Troubleshoots and diagnoses emergency repair procedures of AC/DC controls. Troubleshoots and diagnoses gas, solar, steam and diesel industrial engines. Troubleshoots and repairs automatic transfer switches, to include bypass isolation, and closed transition types as well. Repairs and performs preventative maintenance service (oil and filters), troubleshoots AC and DC circuits, removes and replaces any and all components as necessary, performs warranty work per manufacturer’s guidelines, and performs start-up/commissioning on new generators and generator systems. 4. Performs testing, calibration, checking, correcting, adjusting and part component replacement services. Performs load bank testing on generator(s) to ensure units are in the proper operating conditions and meet applicable code requirements. 5. Optimizes plant preventative maintenance program to meet OEM recommendations, regulatory requirements, and corporate maintenance philosophy. Responsible for maintaining logs, manuals, records, blueprints and operating procedures in a neat and professional manner. Provides written reports on control system conditions when required. 6. Completes required documentation, such as service worksheets, timesheets, warranty claims via handwritten forms or business system input screens. Reports and tracks documents pertaining to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Air Quality Management District (AQMD) required data. 7. Assists Utility Plant Operators with daily responsibilities involving Cogen generators. Mentors and trains other facilities team members on how to troubleshoot and maintain Tier 4 generators. 8. Provides comprehensive operations and maintenance support for the enterprises distributed generation projects, which typically includes managing both solar and natural gas generation assets, as well as energy storage resources.9. Responsible for supporting the implementation of converting outsourced projects to inhouse operations and ensuring future department success. 10. Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department. .
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with applicable law.
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Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel is located just 60 minutes from downtown Los Angeles in the city of Highland, CA. It is one of the largest casinos on the West Coast, with 7,000 slot machines, 150 table games, and five high-limit rooms. We are one of the top 10 largest casino resorts in the US.
Guests enjoy sweeping views of the San Bernardino Mountains, live entertainment, and a full array of dining options, which include The Pines Modern Steakhouse, Hong Bao Kitchen, Serrano Vista Cafe, Rock & Brews, Chingon Kitchen, Big Mo’ Cafe, and 11 bars and lounges.
The Serrano Spa earned a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award, and The Pines Modern Steakhouse and Yaamava’ Resorteach earned a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star award, with all three being the first in the Inland Empire to receive such designation. Yaamava' Resort and Casino at San Manuel also received two 2023 AAA Four Diamonds ratings for the new hotel and The Pines Modern Steakhouse.
The hotel is a 17-story tower with 432 guest rooms. Guests relax in an elevated pool with a bar and private cabanas, the lavish full-service Serrano spa and salon, a health and fitness center, a full array of dining options, multiple bars and lounges, and luxe retail shops.
Indian gaming in California is an exciting, thriving industry. Whether working on the casino floor or providing support to gaming operations as a “behind the scenes” employee, you can contribute to a dynamic and challenging business and have opportunities to learn and grow with the gaming industry.
At San Manuel, our team members define us. Working at San Manuel is more than just a job. It is a career that will help you grow into the successful professional you want to be.
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Our benefits focus on five key areas of wellness - financial, emotional, physical, social, and occupational - because we know it takes more than a salary to thrive. The benefits under each category include everything from retirement, insurance and dental benefits to emotional wellness programs, home repair services, and much more.