Field Service Engineer - Electrical

LED FastStart • St. Rose, LA

22h

About The Position

As a Field Service Engineer- Electrical you will be responsible for supporting automation and propulsion control systems delivered by Kongsberg Maritime. This includes working with Power Management Systems, Fire & Gas Systems, Emergency Shutdown Systems, Custody Transfer Systems, Gas Management System, and other automation systems delivered by Kongsberg Maritime in an upgrade, modification, and after-sale capacity. This is a fast-track technical position that will give you an opportunity to learn new skills in exciting maritime applications.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Electromechanical, or Computer Engineering or
• equivalent industry/military training
• Knowledge of general Electrical/Electronic control system concepts such as PID controllers, filters, communication protocols.
• Ability to produce and interpret technical documentation
• Ability to troubleshoot low voltage electrical components, use of multimeters, etc.
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good communication skills and fluent in English
• Microsoft 365 package user level
• Hold a valid passport as this role requires the ability to travel internationally
• Authorized to work lawfully in the US without company sponsorship
• Availability to travel up to 50% -70% with short notice, after hours, holidays/weekend, for long periods both locally and internationally
• Working knowledge of hydraulics and mechanical process, Must be Hands-On and curious

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PLC / SCADA systems and their architecture is highly desired

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate completion of service reports, timesheets and expense reports following service assignments per Work Order
• Production and updates to As-Built Documentation
• Developing own qualifications through internal/external training course
• Provide preventative and corrective maintenance to Kongsberg control systems OR Service onboard vessels with KM Systems
• Able to work with a team of Field Service Engineers on new builds, commissioning, and refit/retrofit upgrades.
• Execute service assignments as requested by the customer
• Troubleshooting via Phone and Email support lines
• Read and interpret drawings and controls system architecture
• Use of a multimeter/SW tools for troubleshooting communication or loop errors
• Understanding of Power Management Systems, generator, and governor control functionality
• Able to add or modify control logic
• Interface with customer and internal engineering groups
• Familiar with Serial and Network communication protocols: profibus, TCP/IP, modbus, etc, CAN, 232,422,485, TCP/IP, etc)
• Complete and submit timesheets and expenses in a timely fashion
• Ownership over assigned cases and/or service trips
• Suggest improvements to our products and report needs to Service Manager or product department
• Proactively suggest to customers available upgrades/new products while onboard
• Carry out actions to prevent errors within our delivery and after sales deliveries
• Support Key Support Managers with aftersales quotations and technical information
• AC/DC electrical motors
• Troubleshoot and modify to HVAC and Fire & Gas control systems (Autronica)
• PC competency (networking, troubleshooting, module modification)
• Use of electrical and hydraulic pressure measurement tools

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Fully subsidized health & welfare benefits with an option of a high deductible plan which includes an employer contribution towards your health savings account
• Fully subsidized dental and vision coverage
• Up to 5% employer match program
• Flexibility with Paid Time Off
• Career growth opportunities
• Safe and collaborative culture

What This Job Offers

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