Job Description: Senior Power Technical Specialist
Base Salary:
$115,000 - $125,000 Health Insurance: 100% employer-paid for you + your dependents
Location: Huntley, IL; option for 1 day remote after training period
Schedule:
Hybrid (following initial in-office training period) 4 days onsite at Huntley, IL HQ, 1 day remote after training period$130,000–$142,000 in compensation with base salary + employer-paid family health coverage alone, before PTO, retirement and other benefits. LionHeart is a veteran-owned power company seeking a Senior Power Technical Specialist to help solve our most difficult electrical and mechanical field problems. You'll work alongside Electrical Engineers and highly experienced Field Service Veterans, supporting technicians working on mission-critical generators, ATS equipment, switchgear, controls and paralleling systems.
What You'll Do:- Serve as a senior escalation point for difficult technical cases
- Work directly with Field Service Engineers during active troubleshooting
- Diagnose complex generator, engine, controls, ATS, switchgear and paralleling issues
- Provide real-time support using schematics, fault histories, controller data, photos, video and remote diagnostic tools
- Interpret one-lines, wiring diagrams, sequences of operation and technical documentation
- Own escalated cases through resolution and coordinate with OEMs, vendors and engineering resources
- Identify root causes, recurring failures and troubleshooting trends
- Coach technicians and strengthen technical capability across the field organization
- Occasionally provide onsite support for highly complex troubleshooting or commissioning
Strictly follow and enforce OSHA, NFPA 70E, and all applicable safety regulations for electrical safe work practices.
Technical Background
We're looking for someone with strong experience across the mechanical and electrical sides of power, including:
Diesel and gaseous generators
Commercial and Industrial engines
Electronic engine control, fuel systems, cooling systems, exhaust systems, and all associated controls
Generator alternators and excitation systemsAC/DC electrical systems (LV and MV)
Generator ControlsCAT, Cummins, Kohler (Rehlko), Generac, Basler, ComAp, Deep Sea, DEIFAutomatic transfer switch controlsASCO, ABB, GE Zenith, Russelelectric
Low- and medium-voltage paralleling and distribution switchgear
Paralleling Controls (synchronization, voltage control, governor control, load management)PLCs and industrial controlsGE Fanuc 90-30, RX3i, hardware (and Proficy PME Software)
Schneider Modicon Quantum, Premium, TSX, M340, etc. hardware (and EcoStruxure software).Electrical one-lines, risers, schematics, wiring diagrams, and ladder logic
Auxiliary equipment integration (communications including ModBus RTU, TCP/IP).General knowledge including:
Circuit breakers and trip unitsANSI Protective relays
Basler, Schweitzer, ABBPower distribution and circuit protection
Station Batteries and charging systems
Qualifications:- 5+ years of power, industrial electrical, controls, engine or related field-service experience
- Strong hands-on troubleshooting background
- Ability to diagnose complex failures logically and methodically
- Ability to guide experienced technicians through difficult troubleshooting remotely
