ERS-Supervising Engineer - Atlanta

Vertiv Group • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for performing supervisory, sales and administrative duties in a small area service center location or a designated scope of a larger service center while performing fieldwork on a regular basis. Technically support a Region of service engineers.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as OSHA and NFPA.
• Requires special skills in a majority of the following: Power quality surveys - generation and co-generation start-up – ANSI, NEC, NEMA and U.L. specifications (field evaluation); pilot wire and distance relaying - computer power system transient surveys - vector, phasor analogy; UPS systems - drive systems - complex control systems - medium and high voltage substation start-up, vibration analysis.
• Strong background and experience in all types of switchgear and equipment testing through the 500-kV class.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical apparatus testing with a strong theoretical understanding of electrical power systems, and good aptitude for problem evaluation.
• A high degree of communication, supervisory, organizational and management skills are required.
• A good theoretical background and strong management skills are necessary.
• Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients, peers and management.
• Good judgment, dependable, supervises large-scale projects with technical expertise and good business 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.
• Technical presentations and articles may be required.
• Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays and night work.
• Must be available for out-of-town and international travel of up to several weeks.
• 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 balance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move 100-pound test sets.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and six years’ experience; OR Graduate of applicable Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent and nine years minimum same or similar work experience; OR High school education or equivalent and ten years minimum same or similar work experience.
• NETA 3 Certification or equivalent experience.
• Medium Lifting (30 Ibs. – 45 Ibs.)
• Heavy Lifting (over 50 Ibs.)
• Frequent Standing
• Frequent kneeling / crawling / stooping
• Frequent bending / twisting
• Frequent climbing (stairs, ladders)
• Frequent driving (car, van, truck)
• Due to the safety sensitive aspect of the role, candidates are required to successfully pass a drug test prior to employment. In addition, you will also be required to complete and pass a pre-employment background check and a motor vehicle records check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train and assist other field service engineers and technicians while being responsible for all aspects of field service work in the area.
• Perform complex troubleshooting, specialized tests, inspections, and appraisals on electrical apparatus and electrical systems.
• Lead large projects requiring specialized skills such as generator acceptance tests, commissioning of larger substations, supervising “turnkey” projects, detailed power survey and other types of electrical consultation.
• Instrumental in developing tests and inspections in new areas of field services.
• Perform job estimating, proposal preparation, fieldwork, scheduling, reports, and billing.
• Write complete, detailed reports promptly at end of project, using a computer, and accurately process job billing.
• 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.
• Actively involved client interface and business development activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level