ERS-Sr. Industrial DC Services Engineer - Florida

Responsibilities

• Perform complex troubleshooting, specialized tests, inspections, and appraisals on electrical apparatus and electrical systems.
• Test and troubleshoot complex electrical systems, complex UPS/Battery systems and all types of power metering.
• Lead large projects requiring specialized skills such as UPS acceptance tests, commissioning of larger DC Systems, supervising “turnkey” projects, detailed power survey and other types of electrical consultation.
• Instrumental in developing tests and inspections in new areas of field services.
• Troubleshooting capabilities use of AC/DC load-banks and power quality recording instrumentation, all testing/troubleshooting equipment associated with UPS, Charger, and Battery testing.
• Perform installation, start-up services on all UPS and DC/Battery Systems.
• May perform and/or supervise a full range of complex engineering studies.
• Write complete, detailed reports promptly at end of project, using a computer, and accurately process job billing.
• 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.
• Perform sales support functions.
• Maintain strong client relationships.
• Perform all functions pertaining to a written job proposal to a client, including estimate of man-hours and expenses, and development of scope and pricing.
• Actively involved client interface and business development activities.
• Give effective technical presentations and writing publishable articles may be required.
• Mentor other Field Service Engineer positions.
• Train and assist other Field Service Engineers in the Region.

Qualifications

• Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and six years’ experience.
• OR Graduate of applicable Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent and nine years minimum same or similar work experience.
• OR High school education or equivalent and ten years minimum same or similar work experience.
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as OSHA and NFPA.
• Requires special skills in most of the following: Power quality surveys - generation and co-generation start-up – ANSI, NEC, NEMA and U.L. specifications (field evaluation); pilot wire and distance relaying - computer power system transient surveys - vector, phasor analogy; UPS systems - drive systems - complex control systems - medium and high voltage substation start-up, vibration analysis.
• Strong background and experience in all types of switchgear and equipment testing through the 500 kV class.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical apparatus testing with a strong theoretical understanding of electrical power systems, and good aptitude for problem evaluation.
• Complete projects consistently on budget.
• Requires a high degree of communication, supervisory, organizational and management skills.
• Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients, peers and management.
• Good judgment, dependable, supervises large-scale projects with technical expertise and 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 and international travel of up to several weeks.