Capturing technician experience for power generation repair and maintenance training

Capture extensive experience from repair and service technicians for diesel and natural gas power generation engines and back up power generators. Observe each service or repair in the field or in the shop, document the procedure along with acquired experience, and package into instructor-led classes in the shop, eLearning, and job aid materials. Programs to date are listed below.

High-speed two-stroke diesel engine overhauls

Capturing technician experience overhauling two-stroke engines for a wide range of customers, and building that knowledge and process flow into a comprehensive training program.

Two-stroke high-speed engines are not commonly made anymore, but they are reliable and powerful, and customers keep them in service. Overhauling the engines as needed keeps them operating reliably at full capacity.

Hands-on course taught in the shop.

Preventative maintenance for backup generators

Backup power generators need to get up and running at full load quickly in a power outage, in many cases, under 10 seconds.

eLearning, job aids, and instructor led class in the shop.

Load Bank Testing

Class on conducting safe load bank tests, where the generator is tested at various loads to ensure proper operation.

eLearning, job aids, instructor-led class in the shop.

Confidence testing

Training on how to conduct confidence testing of backup generators.

Training consists of eLearning and job aids.

Fuel polishing

Training covering the procedure to clean fuel stored in generators for long periods of time. Polishing ensures the fuel stays fresh for use without having to drain the tank and refill with new fuel.

eLearning, job aids, and hands-on instructor led class in the shop.

Fluid Sampling

Basic training around how to accurately gather, process, and test generator fluid samples, as an eLearning.