3-Day Generator Operator Training

Practical, hands-on instruction for safe, reliable generator operation

Generator Operator Course

Our 3-day Generator Operator Course teaches you the essential skills to safely operate, inspect, and maintain standby generators used in homes, businesses, and critical facilities. Whether you're an entry-level technician, maintenance worker, or business owner, this course gives you the foundational knowledge needed to work confidently with emergency power systems.

Technician inspecting and maintaining a large teal-colored industrial generator or HVAC unit outside, with tools on a nearby toolbox.

Training Designed for Real Responsibility

Generator systems are critical equipment, and operating them correctly matters — whether you’re responsible for a single standby unit or managing systems that support essential operations.

This 3-Day Generator Operator Training is designed for anyone who operates, oversees, or relies on generator systems. The course builds confidence, consistency, and sound decision-making through hands-on instruction and real-world scenarios.

Participants learn how to operate equipment safely, recognize warning signs early, and respond effectively during outages or emergencies. The result is greater reliability, reduced risk, and a clearer understanding of how generator systems are meant to be used — not just in theory, but in practice.

This training benefits:

  • Teams responsible for day-to-day generator operation

  • Small business owners managing their own backup power

  • Facility and maintenance personnel

  • Individuals seeking foundational industry knowledge

Whether you’re strengthening an existing team or building your own skills, this training provides a practical foundation for operating generator systems with confidence.

Employers benefit from:

  • Improved safety awareness and reduced operational risk

  • Greater consistency across operators and shifts

  • Faster, more confident response during outages and emergencies

  • Better understanding of system limitations and warning signs

  • Fewer preventable service calls caused by improper operation

  • Increased equipment reliability and service life

This course provides a shared foundation of knowledge for your team, ensuring everyone operates equipment to the same standard — especially when it matters most.

Here are some of the topics we’ll cover in class.

Generator Theory of Operation

Common Generator Failures and How to Diagnose Them

Predictive and Preventative Maintenance

Safety Topics:

Electrical Hazards

Heat Injury Hazards

Common Job Hazards

Genset:

Engine (prime mover)

Control System

Fuel system

Cooling system

Exhaust system

Electrical system

Lubrication system

Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)

Covers Real-World Scenarios

Power outages

Load transfer

Troubleshooting

Maintenance routines

Common failures

Beginner-Friendly Instruction

No previous experience required—perfect for new techs, small business staff, and facility maintenance teams.

Hands-On Training With Real Equipment

Learn using real generators, transfer switches, and professional tools.

Safety-Focused Curriculum

PPE

Heat-related hazards

First aid basics

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Site safety considerations

Dates and Times

January 20th - 22nd

Febuary 17th - 19th

March 24th-26th

9 AM – 4 PM
Includes classroom instruction + hands-on demonstrations.

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