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National Power

Provides backup power systems and maintenance.

Generator Field Technician

Full-Time
$35 - $40/hr
Mid
Washington, DC, USA
Remote
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service

About the job

Requirements
  • Generac Master Technician certification or equivalent certification and training is required.
  • High-level expertise with switchgear.
  • Positive attitude and strong customer service skills.
  • Ability to manage a team of technicians.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong organizational, computer, and communication skills.
  • Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
  • Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, stairs, and ramps; work with hands to grasp, turn, and manipulate objects; push and pull; move through restricted spaces; and operate machinery controls using the feet or legs.
  • Clarity of vision and color vision, including the ability to work with small objects, read small print, and use computers.
  • Ability to sit or drive for long periods.
  • Ability to work in various weather conditions and near moving mechanical parts.
  • Must pass a criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, motor vehicle record check, and Department of Transportation physical examination.
Responsibilities
  • Supervise and direct assigned service technicians within the geographic territory.
  • Evaluate performance, provide coaching and feedback, and develop training programs to improve technicians’ technical knowledge and overall performance.
  • Identify and assign team members to provide field support and mentorship to other service technicians.
  • Partner with the Service Director to resolve employee performance or behavioral issues and determine staffing needs.
  • Participate in recruiting and hiring field service technicians.
  • Serve as the first point of contact for phone and field support, including troubleshooting, emergency repair assistance, and parts delivery; escalate complex issues to the Service Director as needed.
  • Conduct preventive and emergency maintenance, startup, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of generators and related equipment.
  • Make pre-startup site visits to advise and assist installing contractors.
  • Lead safety initiatives and oversee technicians in the assigned geography to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
  • Execute Quality Control programs within the assigned geographic territory, working with the Technical Service Manager to implement procedures and ensure proper documentation.
  • Support the Service Manager in reviewing work orders at all stages of project execution.
  • Drive and promote continuous improvement of field operations.
  • Provide customer-focused support to enhance customer relationships and resolve concerns.
  • Support planning and quoting complex service projects.
  • Assist the Service Director with Generac warranty process administration.
  • Advise the service operations team on time and materials needed for various service levels.
  • Provide after-hours emergency response support as needed.
  • Travel overnight occasionally and as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED.

About the company

National Power provides reliable backup power solutions using Generac industrial and commercial generators, batteries, and essential power components. The company sells, installs, and maintains backup power systems to help businesses in North Carolina, South Carolina, and beyond stay powered during outages. Its products combine Generac generators with batteries and related components, installed on-site and supported by ongoing maintenance services, ensuring readiness when the grid fails. National Power differentiates itself through its focus on high-quality installation and ongoing service, delivering tailored power solutions that meet the specific needs of each client and their critical equipment. The company's goal is to help businesses prevent downtime by providing ready-to-use backup power that keeps operations running during power failures.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Raleigh, North Carolina

Founded

1985

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Hurricane Helene and Milton coverage keeps emergency-response demand visible in 2024 and 2025.
  • National Power's 2026 Southeast expansion targets enterprise accounts beyond traditional generator sales.
  • Utilities and data centers keep pushing backup-power budgets after repeated outage headlines in 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Generac's data-center-driven C&I expansion intensifies competition for National Power's largest accounts.
  • Headcount fell to 1,141 by March 2026, while 2026 postings stayed at zero.
  • PE ownership since 2023 pressures National Power toward exit timing, not long-term reinvestment.

What makes National Power unique

  • Ridgemont recapitalized National Power in October 2023, backing nationwide resilience operations.
  • National Power sells, installs, and services Generac industrial and commercial backup systems.
  • January 2026 hiring added mission-critical sales leadership for UPS, batteries, and infrastructure projects.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Remote Work Options
  • 401(k) Company Match

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

22%

1 year growth

22%

2 year growth

22%
PE Hub
Oct 25th, 2023
Ridgemont recaps power and infrastructure company National Power | PE Hub

Churchill Asset Management and Oaktree Capital provided the financing for the deal.