Project Field EngineerTechnician C
Abilene, TX - USA
Job Summary
Summary
Troubleshoottestandinspectelectricalapparatus. PerformasTeam Memberpersononprojects. Perform other assignments as requires technical supervision.
EssentialDutiesandResponsibilities assigned.
- Performallaspectsoftestingandmaintenanceofelectricalpowerdistributionsystems.
- Troubleshootingcapabilitiessimplerelaycalibrationuseofloadrecording instrumentation low and medium voltage switchgear testing through 35 kV class.
- Test and troubleshoot moderately complex electrical systems simple relay systems and power metering.
- Mayperformsimplepowersystemstudiesincludingshortcircuitandprotective device coordination.
- Writecompletedetailedreportspromptlyatendof day/projectusingacomputer.
- May perform complex analysis and evaluative tasks necessary to complete equipment- labeling projects consistent with recognized industry and international standards local jurisdiction requirements and Company procedures.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Willing to travel anywhere in North America >90% of the time. Schedule is dependent upon project work and is flexible to the degree it can be. This is worked out on a case by case basis with your assigned project manager. PTO scheduled in advance can and will be accommodated.
- Does NOT require relocation to a Vertiv headquarter or regional office at this time.
- This is project work which typical projects last anywhere from 1-12 months on average. It can vary based on schedule progress and needs of the Company.
- Options for downtime (i.e. in between projects) employee can take PTO training regional work and home office work.
- Typical schedule is to work 8-12 weeks and then 1 week back at home base depending on project schedule. This varies based on the phase of the project.
- Expect to receive accelerated on-job-training (OJT) and experience due to the nature of this work. Excellent career jump start and then settle down in a region (if and when you choose to do so)
SupervisoryResponsibilities
None
Competencies
Toperformthejobsuccessfullyanindividualshoulddemonstratethefollowingcompetencies:
- Customer Focus Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal andexternalcustomer; Getsfirst-handcustomerinformationandusesit for improvements in products and services; Acts with customers in mind; Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
- Decision Quality Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis wisdom experience and judgment; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.
- Integrity and Trust -Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct truthful individual can presentthe unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; doesnt blame others for his/her own mistakes or misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
- Listening Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out;can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees.
- Problem Solving Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesnt stop at first answers.
- Standing Alone Will stand up and be counted; doesnt shirk from personal responsibility; can be counted on when times are tough.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Educationand/orExperience
- Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and no of applicable Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent and three years minimum same or similar work experience. OR Highschooleducationorequivalent andfouryearsminimumsame or similar work experience.
- Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards such as OSHA and NFPA.
- PassedNETA II(InternationalElectricalTestingAssociation)exam or NICET equivalent preferred.
- Strongbackgroundandexperienceinalltypesofswitchgeartestingthroughthe35kV class.
- Goodtheoreticalunderstandingofelectricalpowersystems.
- Communicateeffectivelyinwritingandverballywithclientsandpeers.
- Good judgment dependable goodbusiness management skills.
- Strong computer skills including editing formatting and using templates in Microsoft Word use of Internet for standards/products/manufacturer research and operation of computer controlled test equipment.
- Willing towork flexiblehours weekends holidays andnight beavailable for out- of-town work of up to several months.
- Regularly required to stand walk use hands and fingers handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; talk hear and smell. Frequently required to sit climb and vision abilities required by this job includeclose vision distancevision basiccolordifferentiationand theabilitytoadjustfocus. Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move 100 pound test sets.
- ValidDriversLicense.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Work Authorization No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need s ... View more