Field Service Engineer

MKD Electric•Ashburn, VA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

A Field Service Engineer is responsible for providing preventative maintenance, repair services, and commissioning support on low, medium, and high voltage (Up to 500kV) electrical systems. The Field Service Engineer is required to have a basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and components, as well as a fundamental understanding of the tools and processes required to complete system maintenance and repair activities. Field Service Engineers are responsible for delivering high quality service and customer satisfaction, as well as, working well with the team and providing support/coverage as per business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
5 Plus years of experience withing electrical testing field
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to communicate in an effective and professional manner with internal and external clients
Ability to work independently without close supervision
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
Must be willing and able to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed to meet customer requirements.
Ability and willingness to review emails/answer calls periodically on the weekend
Some travel is required. Willingness to travel outside of assigned territory, including overnight stays, as necessary to meet customer requirements.
Must live or be willing to move to within a 90-minute drive of service coverage area. The service coverage area is all within the state of Virginia and DC markets.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematic drawings
Ability to read and understand electrical one-line diagrams
Ability to use appropriate test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose problems

Nice To Haves

Prefer an associate degree from an accredited 2-year technical college in Electrical Technology or graduated from an accredited 4-year electrical apprenticeship program OR similar experience and training from the Military.
Prefer OSHA 30-hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, and CPR/First Aid, company can/will provide the above safety training.
NICET Certification a plus. Would require becoming a NICET level 2 and 3 within first 12 months of joining the organization.
Job related military service (e.g., Naval Nuclear Electricians Mate or Air Force Power Production Technician) Technical School Certification or directly related field experience with Power Control Systems, or other low and medium voltage power applications.

Responsibilities

Instrument, CT, PT, and CPT transformer Testing
Power Transformer testing – Doble, TTR, Insulation Resistance, Winding Resistance, etc.
Test both electro-mechanical and solid-state relays.
Cable testing – Tan Delta, Power Factor, VLF, DC/AC-Hi-Pot Testing.
Automatic Transfer Switch troubleshooting, understanding of the sequence of operation and elementary diagram
Able to understand and troubleshoot/test complex 83-control schemes.
Demonstrate an understanding of a one-line diagram
Must be able to work safety and adhere to all electrical safety core principals and procedures.
Service Administration and Reporting: Demonstrate the ability learn applicable business systems, complete all administrative responsibilities, and meet established deadlines.
Service orders – enter all pertinent job information (e.g., customer, time, actions taken, expenses)
Business expense and receipt submittal for approval and processing
Timesheet submission in an accurate and timely manner for approval
Satisfactory completion of internal safety audit
Complete all training requirements: Demonstrate the willingness and ability to complete all on-boarding training requirements and annual retraining as needed
Basic Electrical Safety Training
CPR / First Aid / AED training
Arc Flash/PPE training