Stephen Manfield
Overland Park,KS
Summary
I turned 50 years young this year. About 7 or so years ago I met an individual who ran the service department for a reputable generator company. After speaking with him I thought it sounded interesting, but the money was quite a ways off from what I was making as an electrician for the union. I had over 21 years in at that point. Plus I've never had any diesel experience and my automotive experience was minor. However, I did possess good mechanical abilities and the desire to learn a different tradecraft. After several months, I called him back and had an interview. I was a little nervous starting a new career at 40+ It was one of the best decisions I've made. I never knew that I could enjoy going into work every day. The generator field is challenging and with roughly 5+ years in, there is always something new to learn or a better more efficient way of completing routine maintenance. I not afraid to ask questions if there’s an assigned task that Im not familiar with. Speaking with a customer and explaining what you are there to do and knowing every customer has a different level of understanding when it comes to generators and transfer switches. And to be able to adjust to every level without being condescending. I believe there are 5 keys to being a successful generator technician. 1)Good communication with the shop and customer. 2) Performing the task at hand safely and efficiently. 3) Paper/computer work completed right after work is complete. 4) Continuing education or certifications. 5) Showing up to work everyday, on time and being able to be on call. Being dependable has always been important to me. I've lived in the Overland Park area for almost 30 years. Grew up in a small town west of Topeka. I have one son who just graduated from Kstate. So working late or out of town is not a problem.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Generator Technician/Installer
Teague Electric Construction
Lenexa, KS
10.2023 - 03.2024
Performed routine maintenance, diagnosis and repairs on residential generators. Installed generators and transfer switches. Teague had only been in the generator field for a short time. I was hired on to help facilitate service and installation procedures to make the department more efficient.
Generator Technician
Clifford Power
Independence, MO
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Completed diagnostics on generator
- Wrote up any necessary repairs that needed addressed.
- Spoke with the customer about any issues that were found and what action needed to be taken.
- Performed major and minor PM's.
- Closed out jobs after all work was completed. Along with any fuel/oil sample
- Fueled units if needed.
- Performed loads bank tests on generators ranging from 10KW-2meg.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Generator Technician
Central Power Distributors Inc.
Liberty, MO
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Completed diagnostics on generator components.
- Performed generator troubleshooting and diagnostics of equipment.
- Prepared appropriate maintenance forms and records for accountability.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Carried out scheduled and routine maintenance on small and large generators.
Generator Technician
CK Power
Lenexa, KS
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Completed diagnostics on generator components.
- Installed new or repaired motors for generators.
- Carried out scheduled and routine maintenance on small and large generators.
- Performed generator troubleshooting and diagnostics of equipment.
- Prepared appropriate maintenance forms and records for accountability.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
- Trained new employees
- Performed about 80% of all startups. including NFPA110 startups
- Maintained a clean service truck
Education
Generator
Kohler.
Sheboygan, WIGenerac Air Cooled Certification - Generators
Generac
Houston, TX02.2024
Kohler Air Cooled Certification - Generators
Kohler
Lenexa, KS08.2020
Journeyman Electrician - Electrician
JATC
KC, MO05.2003
High School Diploma -
Roseville High School.
Rossville, KS05.1992
Skills
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Good at communicating
- Accountable
- Decision Making
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Task Concentration
- Electrical Component Replacement
- Diagnosing Faults
- Following Safety Standards
- Handheld Computers
- Willing to Learn
- Dependable
- Medium Voltage certi
Timeline
Generator Technician/Installer
Teague Electric Construction
10.2023 - 03.2024
Generator Technician
Clifford Power
10.2022 - 12.2022
Generator Technician
Central Power Distributors Inc.
10.2021 - 01.2022
Generator Technician
CK Power
07.2018 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Roseville High School.
Journeyman Electrician - Electrician
JATC
Generator
Kohler.
Generac Air Cooled Certification - Generators
Generac
Kohler Air Cooled Certification - Generators
Kohler