Senior Power Generation Technical Specialist - FULLY REMOTE
- Location
- Huntley, IL, US
- Workplace
- Remote solely
- Compensation
- $115k – $125k
About this role
Senior Power Generation Technical Specialist
Base Salary: $115,000 - $125,000
Health Insurance: 100% employer-paid for you + your dependents
Location: Remote
Schedule: Remote
$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 generation company seeking a Senior Power Generation 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 generation, 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 systems
AC/DC electrical systems (LV and MV)
Generator Controls
CAT, Cummins, Kohler (Relkoh), Generac, Basler, ComAp, Deep Sea, DEIF
Automatic transfer switch controls
ASCO, ABB, GE Zenith, Russelelectric
Low- and medium-voltage paralleling and distribution switchgear
Paralleling Controls (synchronization, voltage control, governor control, load management)
PLCs and industrial controls
GE 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 units
ANSI Protective relays
Basler, Schweitzer, ABB
Power distribution and circuit protection
Station Batteries and charging systems
Qualifications
5+ years of power generation, industrial electrical, controls, engine or related field-service experience preferred
Strong hands-on troubleshooting background
Ability to diagnose complex failures logically and methodically
Ability to guide experienced technicians through difficult troubleshooting remotely
Strong communication and technical documentation skills
Multi-OEM experience is a plus
Technical or engineering degree preferred, but advanced field experience is valuable
Commonsense problem-solving mindset
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with customers.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $115,000–$125,000
LionHeart provides 100% employer-paid health insurance for you and your dependents, valued at approximately $22,000 per year.
That means zero monthly family health insurance premium deducted from your paycheck.
Additional benefits include:
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401(k) with company match after one year
Profit-sharing bonus eligibility after five years
Parental Leave
Company-provided tools and technology
Ongoing technical training and professional development
Why LionHeart

We’re a veteran-owned company built around technical excellence, field experience and solving the problems others can’t.
This role is ideal for an experienced Generator Technician, Field Service Engineer, Technical Communicator, Controls Specialist, Product Support Specialist or Engineer who wants to take years of technical knowledge and multiply its impact across an entire field organization.
If you’re the person others call when nobody else can figure it out, we want to talk to you.
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