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National Power

Provides backup power systems and maintenance.

Generator Technician

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Associate's
Wilmington, NC, USA
RemoteRemote within the Wilmington area; long-distance travel and overnight stays at job sites may be required.
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma is required.
  • An excellent driving record and valid driver's license are required.
  • Ability to drive long distances to job sites and stay overnight in hotels one to three nights per week, or as needed, is required.
  • Good computer skills and comfort using Microsoft Internet Explorer, Word, Excel, and Adobe PDF software are required.
  • Ability to work from home while maintaining the assigned vehicle, parts inventory, company property, cell phone, laptop computer, specialty tools, and other assigned items is required.
  • Ability to work in various weather conditions and near moving mechanical parts is required.
  • Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds is required.
  • Ability to attend training courses in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and other required training is required.
  • A criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and Department of Transportation physical examination are required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and provide verbal and written job-status reports, repair recommendations, and equipment or supply needs is required.
  • Ability to account for time spent on jobs and travel is required.
  • Ability to manage difficult customer situations, respond promptly to customer needs, solicit customer feedback, respond to service requests, and meet commitments is required.
  • Ability to solve problems during emergency situations or when resources are limited is required.
  • Ability to demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness, quality awareness, and safe work practices is required.
  • Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, stairs, and ramps; use hands and arms for grasping, turning, and manipulation; enter restricted or confined spaces; operate machinery controls; use computers; and remain seated for extended periods is required.
Responsibilities
  • Perform maintenance and repair on generators and parallel systems ranging from 5 to 5000 kilowatts.
  • Troubleshoot and repair automatic transfer switches, including bypass-isolation and closed-transition types.
  • Perform preventive maintenance, including oil and filter changes.
  • Troubleshoot alternating-current and direct-current circuits.
  • Remove and replace components as necessary.
  • Perform warranty work according to manufacturer guidelines.
  • Perform startup and commissioning on new generators and generator systems.
  • Troubleshoot and repair diesel and gaseous engines, including ignition components, injection systems, and valve adjustments.
  • Perform load-bank testing on generators to verify proper operating condition and applicable code compliance.
  • Assist other technicians with large multi-person jobs and complicated troubleshooting issues.
Desired Qualifications
  • An associate degree in an electrical or mechanical related field is preferred.
  • Current Generac Power Systems certification is preferred.
  • Experience as a U.S. Air Force Electrical Power Production Specialist, U.S. Navy Electrician's Mate, generator field service technician, or uninterruptible power supply field service technician is preferred.

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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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%
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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.