Become a Generator Service Technician in the Power Generation Industry
Hands-on, accelerated training that prepares you for a high-demand career keeping essential infrastructure running.
What is a Generator Service Technician?
A Generator Service Technician is a skilled professional who installs, maintains, services, troubleshoots, and repairs power generation equipment — including diesel, natural gas, and industrial generator systems.
Typical responsibilities include:
Performing preventive maintenance
Diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and control system issues
Replacing components like hoses, belts, alternators, filters, and pumps
Conducting load bank tests and performance checks
Responding to emergency calls when power fails
Ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations
Communicating findings with customers and service managers
It’s a career for people who want hands-on work, independence, and the satisfaction of keeping critical infrastructure operational when it matters most.
Why Choose PGI?
Hands on Training
Learn by doing in real-world environments. Real generators. Real parts. Real customers.
The Generator Service Technician Program combines flexible online instruction with scheduled hands-on field training over 16 weeks.
You'll complete coursework online while progressing through a structured training schedule that's designed to build the knowledge required of an entry-level generator technician.
Throughout the program, you'll schedule 8 to 10 in-person field training days where you'll put that knowledge to work on real service calls.
Those training days are where you practice what you've learned, work alongside experienced technicians, and demonstrate proficiency in the skills required for graduation.
At PGI, completing coursework isn't enough, you graduate because you've shown that you can do the work.
Accelerated Career Path
No experience? No problem!
Go from zero experience to job-ready in sixteen weeks.
High-Demand Industry
Technicians are needed nationwide to keep essential power systems running.
What our program looks like
Program at a Glance
Duration: Sixteen Weeks
Format: A mix of online instruction and hands-on, field training
Schedule: Eight to ten pre-scheduled, in person field training days
Cost / Funding: No cost to the student
Job Placement Support: Yes
Our program features a hands-on training approach with the students working on live equipment in the field.
Some of the technical skills you’ll learn about are:
Tools and your tool bag
Reading a meter
Electrical safety
Automatic transfer switch (ATS)
The engine
In addition to the technical skills, Our program includes an emphasis on the soft skills needed for sustainable success.
Communication
Professionalism
Time Management
Inventory Management
Vehicle Preparedness
Load bank testing
Alternator, controls, accessories
Remote monitoring
Engine and electrical diagnostics
Operating control panels
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