Senior Electrical Field Service Tech - Baton Rouge

Powell • Baton Rouge, LA

12d

About The Position

Powell Service Technicians are responsible for ensuring the end-to-end safety,
quality and performance of Powell equipment across the US and Canada. This
includes performing installations, preventative maintenance, and corrective
maintenance. The ideal candidate thinks critically, can work well in a team
setting, and is a problem solver. Field service technicians are expected to
service the west coast, gulf coast south, offshore and east coast service
regions. Qualified service technicians are provided safety and technical
training with full office support. Once qualified, technicians are assigned a
company vehicle, standard tooling, testing equipment, a laptop, phone
compensation, and company expense card.

Requirements

• Field service technicians are required to have 4 years as a shop and / or field electrical / breaker technician.
• Exhibit basic knowledge of Electrical Industry manufacturing standards. Specific standards include sections of ANSI IEEE C37 applicable to the design and manufacture of breakers and switchgear.
• Basic knowledge of the following: ANSI IEEE device function numbers; ampacities of electrical conductors in switchgear applications
• Basic knowledge of electrical air and surface creepage clearance requirements.
• Basic knowledge in writing accurate and complete test reports, project summaries and has the ability to explain basic anomalies found on a given project.

Nice To Haves

• Basic familiarity with contactor and circuit breaker schematics (Preferred).
• Basic understanding of hi potential testing (Preferred)
• Basic understanding of low resistance testing (Preferred).
• Basic working knowledge of mechanical and electrical functional testing of circuit breakers and electrical switchgear (Preferred).
• NICET Level 1 certification (Preferred).
• HUET / Offshore Survival Training (Will be provided if the candidate is not currently certified).
• NFPA 70E Trained (Preferred / Training can be provided).
• OSHA 10 / 30 Trained (Preferred / Training can be provided)

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Powell’s current safety and quality standards
• Complete all site documentation in a timely manner; including but not limited to, weekly time sheets, signed service and repair order, materials used and report writing.
• Provide regular and clear communication regarding work schedule to Field Operations Scheduler and District Service Manager
• Maintain flexible work hours, which will include over time and periodic weekend support
• Must be available to travel up to 85% of the year.
• Comply with Powell‘s standard operating procedures, documentation processes, safety processes and protocols.
• Coordinate with Powell Project management, customers, vendors, and labor support in a professional and customer-centric manner
• Able to work in different roles from supporting the Manufacturing Department within house fabrication, to overseeing small crews on installation projects.
• Switchgear and PCR installations
• DC / AC Switchgear
• Perform performance testing on Powell equipment and components, including but not limited to; insulation testing (megger testing), Ductor, Hi Potential testing, torque tests and mechanical / functional testing.
• Perform regular inspections of any issued vehicle or calibrated equipment/tools.
• Provide support to services manufacturing group. May consist of construction, installation, wiring and testing.
• Duties will include local and domestic travel, PCR installation, switchgear installation, PowlVac breakers, also trouble shooting, testing and repair of mentioned items.

Benefits

• Powell offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, 401k savings, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, company-sponsored wellness programs, and a collaborative work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed