Generator maintenance and load bank testing near Edmonton, Leduc and Nisku
Lock Hill Energy Services Ltd. provides generator preventive maintenance and load bank testing for standby and prime generators up to 5 MW from our base in Nisku, Leduc County. We serve Leduc, Nisku, Beaumont and Edmonton first, and work across Alberta, Western Canada, the NWT and Yukon, with 24/7 field service at 780-387-6119.
We have been in business since 2005. Our team is 20 people, 17 of them in the field, including journeyman and master electricians and heavy equipment technicians. We service the units we sell and the units you already own: Kohler, Generac, Cummins, Caterpillar, MTU, Hyundai and other brands. Lock Hill is an authorized dealer for Kohler, Generac and Cummins, covering sales, installation and service.
What our generator PM covers
A standby generator is only worth what it does the day the power fails. Most standby sets sit idle for long stretches, so problems like a weak battery or a fuel issue often stay hidden until the unit is called on. Scheduled maintenance is how you find them first.
Our scheduled PM for standby and prime generators includes:
- Fluids and filters: oil, filters and coolant
- Batteries
- Cooling system
- Fuel system
- Controls
- Automatic transfer switch testing and service
You get a written report after every visit, and our reports follow CSA C282. When something needs attention, the same crew handles generator servicing and repairs, plus electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics. Maintenance plans are available for residential, commercial and fleet or multi-unit clients.
For sites that want one contractor responsible for keeping the power running, we also provide ongoing operations and maintenance (O&M) for generators, power systems and electrical equipment. That covers scheduled PM, inspections, testing, repairs and 24/7 call-outs, with a report after every visit.
Load bank testing
A load bank is a piece of test equipment that applies a controlled electrical load to a generator. It lets you run the set under load and see how it performs without relying on whatever the building happens to be drawing that day.
In general, a diesel generator that only runs during light-load exercise periods can build up unburned fuel and carbon in the exhaust system, a condition known as wet stacking. Running the engine under a proper load is a common way to deal with it. The test also shows whether the set can carry the load it was installed for.
We load bank test standby and prime generators up to 5 MW:
- Annual tests as part of ongoing maintenance
- Commissioning tests on new installations
- Post-repair verification after major work
We run the set under load, record the results and hand you the report, which follows CSA C282. We do this at industrial, commercial and agricultural sites across Alberta and Western Canada.
Commissioning
We commission generators, transfer switches, switchgear and electrical systems. The work includes pre-start checks, startup, functional and load testing, and turnover documentation. We wire it, land it and prove it under load before it goes into service.
As a multi-trade contractor, we handle the generator, the transfer switch and the distribution side in-house. You don't have to coordinate three vendors to get one system commissioned.
Who we work for
We maintain, test and commission generators for:
- Oil and gas
- Power generation
- Agriculture
- Manufacturing
- Commercial buildings
- Data centres
- Home standby
Lock Hill is ISNetworld prequalified.
Service area
Our crews work out of 300, 50516 RR 233, Leduc County, AB T4X 0L4, in the Nisku area. Our core area is Leduc, Nisku, Beaumont and Edmonton. We also take generator maintenance, load bank testing and commissioning work across Alberta, Western Canada, the Northwest Territories and Yukon.
24/7 field service
Power down, a generator that won't start, or a breakdown mid-outage? Call 780-387-6119 any time, and we'll call you back within 1 hour. Our field service crews run 24/7 from Nisku for industrial, commercial and agricultural customers, covering electrical, generator and instrumentation call-outs.
Book generator maintenance or a load bank test
Call 780-387-6119 or email info@lockhillenergyservices.ca. Tell us the generator make, size and site location, and we'll set up a PM visit, a load bank test or a maintenance plan.
Call 780-387-6119Frequently asked questions
Who does generator maintenance and load bank testing near Edmonton, Leduc and Nisku?
Lock Hill Energy Services Ltd. does, from our base in Nisku, Leduc County. We have been in business since 2005 and serve Leduc, Nisku, Beaumont, Edmonton, the rest of Alberta and Western Canada.
Which generator brands do you service?
We service Kohler, Generac, Cummins, Caterpillar, MTU, Hyundai and other brands, including units we didn't sell. We are also an authorized dealer for Kohler, Generac and Cummins.
What is load bank testing, and how large a generator can you test?
Load bank testing puts a controlled electrical load on a generator so you can see how it performs without relying on the building's own load. We test standby and prime generators up to 5 MW, for annual maintenance, commissioning and post-repair verification.
What's included in a generator PM visit?
Our scheduled PM covers fluids and filters, batteries, cooling, the fuel system, controls and transfer switch checks. You get a written report after every visit, and our reports follow CSA C282.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency generator service?
Yes. Call 780-387-6119 any time, and we'll call you back within 1 hour. Our field service crews run 24/7 from Nisku for industrial, commercial and agricultural customers.
Who does the work?
Our field crews include journeyman and master electricians and heavy equipment technicians. Of our 20 employees, 17 work in the field.