System Commissioning Specialist

Schneider Electric•Omaha, NE

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About The Position

Schneider Electric is seeking a System Commissioning Specialist to deploy Protection, Controls and Automation (PCA) systems across customer environments. The role involves working at customer sites across industries including data centers, oil and gas, health care, manufacturing, military/government, commercial, and education. The specialist collaborates with contractors and end-users in construction environments, performs system installation and commissioning, troubleshoots equipment and communications, and trains customers. The position requires extensive driving to customer sites, typically within a geographic region, with overnight travel of 10–20%. Some second-shift work may be required. Candidates must be able to obtain any clearances or credentials needed for international travel and customer-site access, which may include Homeland Security clearance, background checks, and credit checks. The position requires an associate degree, trade or vocational certification, military training, or similar experience in an electrical-related discipline. Candidates should have at least two years of field service repair and customer service experience involving electrical equipment, and knowledge of electricity, power generation, distribution, and power quality. A two-year technical degree focused on electrical power systems or electronics is preferred. The U.S.-based full-time position has an expected annual pay range of USD 54,400–USD 81,600, including base pay and short-term incentives. Schneider Electric offers technical training and development, career opportunities, and a collaborative, safety-focused environment. The company’s listed benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance; flexible work arrangements; paid family leaves; well-being programs; 12 holidays and 15 days of paid time off per year; company share ownership; a 401(k) with match; learning and career development resources; volunteer leave; and military leave benefits.

Requirements

Associate degree, trade/vocational certification, military training, or similar experience in an electrical-related discipline.
At least 2 years of field service repair and customer service experience with electrical equipment.
Knowledge of electricity, power generation, distribution, and power quality concepts.
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
Stable work history and willingness and ability to drive extensively to customer sites.
Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
Thorough understanding of AC and DC power principles and AC/DC supply circuit components.
Skill in using test and diagnostic equipment.
Good safety practices and adherence to company safety procedures and policies, including lockout/tagout and timely completion of safety training.
Ability to obtain required clearances or credentials for travel abroad and customer-site access, which may include Homeland Security clearance, background checks, and credit checks.

Nice To Haves

Two-year technical degree focused on electrical power systems or electronics.
Experience with Protection, Control & Automation systems and various types of medium- and low-voltage switchgear.
Knowledge of industry-standard communication protocols, especially Modbus, IEC 61850, DNP3.0, and BACnet.
Knowledge of computer networking architectures, topologies, and hardware.
Medium- and low-voltage switchgear wiring troubleshooting experience.
Direct experience with Schneider Electric proprietary software such as Easergy Pro, Micom Studio, and EPAS.
NFPA-70E or OSHA experience.
NICET or NETA certification.

Responsibilities

Lead deployment of PCA systems at customer sites across a variety of industries.
Collaborate with contractors and end-users, including through daily interactions in construction environments.
Verify prerequisites for factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT).
Install, upgrade, customize, and integrate PCA software.
Start up, commission, and troubleshoot Schneider Electric and third-party relays, networking, and SCADA solutions.
Provide customer training, troubleshoot device communications, and replace hardware components.
Consult with customers to define system operating requirements and document the as-built system.
Travel extensively by car to customer sites, typically within a geographic region, with 10–20% overnight travel.
Follow company safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, and complete required safety training.
Identify workplace hazards and report safety matters, incidents, and near misses to management or a safety representative.