We are seeking a hands-on Shop Foreman to lead daily operations for a growing power generation team in Houston, TX. This is a working foreman role focused on hands-on troubleshooting, technician development, and shop oversight. Ideal candidates bring strong generator experience along with a well-rounded mechanical background in industries such as oil & gas, heavy equipment, or industrial service.
Position Offers
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Up to $130K depending on experience. If your target pay is higher, we still encourage you to apply—we could request adjustments based on experience and market conditions.
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Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, PTO, 401K with company match, and more
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Stable, growing organization with long-term opportunity
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Hands-on leadership role with opportunity to mentor and develop technicians
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Tight-knit, team-oriented environment where your impact is immediate
Responsibilities
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Serve as a hands-on working foreman supporting daily shop operations, technician development, and workflow oversight
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Oversee inspection, testing, repair, overhaul, and commissioning of diesel and natural gas generator systems
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Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control system issues across a variety of generator platforms
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Perform voltage changes, breaker replacements, and generator panel programming/reprogramming
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Manage scheduling, job prioritization, safety compliance, and overall shop productivity while serving as the team’s primary technical resource
Requirements
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7+ years of generator experience supporting diesel and natural gas systems, including 5+ years in a lead or supervisory role
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Experience working on major OEM platforms including CAT, Cummins, Kohler, MTU, and MQ
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Strong knowledge of generator controls, ECMs, governors, shutdown systems, and electrical troubleshooting
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Well-rounded mechanical background beyond generators strongly preferred (oil & gas, heavy equipment, industrial service, etc.)
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Ability to read schematics and technical manuals; ERP/CMMS experience preferred (Acumatica a plus)
Application Process
If your experience matches the description above, submit your resume, and one of our recruiters will be in touch to tell you more about the position and learn more about your experience and aspirations.
If your experience does not match this job description, we still encourage you to reach out to one of our recruiters, so we can learn about your professional aspirations for future job openings.
About Bemana
Bemana provides recruiting services to the nation’s equipment and industrial sectors. Our clients and candidates value us for our specialized recruiting expertise, vast knowledge of the equipment and industrial job market, and ability to solve their most challenging employment needs. We have successfully recruited thousands of top-level professionals filling a wide range of management, sales, engineering, and technical positions across the nation.
Referral Program
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