Project Field Engineer/Technician C

Vertiv Group • Abilene, TX

6d • Remote

About The Position

This role involves troubleshooting, testing, and inspecting electrical apparatus as a team member on projects. The position requires technical supervision and entails performing all aspects of testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, simple relay calibration, use of load recording instrumentation, and testing low and medium voltage switchgear up to the 35 kV class. The role also involves testing and troubleshooting moderately complex electrical systems, simple relay systems, and power metering. There is potential to perform simple power system studies such as short circuit and protective device coordination. A key part of the role is writing detailed reports promptly at the end of each day or project using a computer. Additionally, the position may involve complex analysis for equipment-labeling projects, adhering to industry standards, local requirements, and company procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and no experience.
• OR Graduate of applicable Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent and three years minimum same or similar work experience.
• OR High school education or equivalent and four years minimum same or similar work experience.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as OSHA and NFPA.
• Passed NETA II (International Electrical Testing Association) exam or NICET equivalent preferred.
• Strong background and experience in all types of switchgear testing through the 35 kV class.
• Good theoretical understanding of electrical power systems.
• Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients and peers.
• Good judgment, dependable, 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.
• Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays and night work.
• Must be available 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 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.

Nice To Haves

• Passed NETA II (International Electrical Testing Association) exam or NICET equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems.
• Troubleshooting capabilities.
• Simple relay calibration.
• Use of load recording instrumentation.
• Low and medium voltage switchgear testing through 35 kV class.
• Test and troubleshoot moderately complex electrical systems, simple relay systems and power metering.
• May perform simple power system studies including short circuit and protective device coordination.
• Write complete, detailed reports promptly at end of day/project using a computer.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED