Field Engineer - Port Solutions (EE25094)

About the role

Provide Technical Advisory Services (TAS) to coordinate installation and commissioning activities for assigned projects while meeting project schedules and performance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Commission AC and DC drive systems and/or control software to meet design performance criteria
• Perform tune up of closed loop regulators to ensure optimal equipment performance and meet design parameters
• Develop, verify and implement algorithms that define the electro-mechanical operation of industrial/Port machinery, primarily Port crane systems
• Troubleshoot and correct process application problems in complex control systems
• Design, configure, and test system software and hardware to meet contractual requirements when assigned
• Gather pertinent information from authorized sources to assess project requirements as related to assigned scope of work
• Provide regular, accurate, and considered commissioning status reports to parties deemed appropriate to the situation
• Lead respective process component of client witness system acceptance test when assigned
• Recommend changes to commissioning procedures to improve system performance
• Recommend software or hardware improvements to engineering department
• Maintain current safety qualifications appropriate to the assigned tasks and adhere to both Company and client safety requirements
• Coach associates in specific areas of technical expertise when identified by management as a function expert
• Train client personnel on system maintenance procedures and/or system operation to ensure optimum performance and minimum downtime
• Plan and execute special projects up to 9 months in duration to support the department when assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering with control automation coursework, mechatronics, computer engineering or related field or equivalent via education and/or work experience
• 2 years' experience with process and automation controls
• 2 years' field engineering experience or 2 years' experience working in the metals, port solutions, paper, or general industries
• Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts
• Demonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills
• Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Access
• Ability to climb and work on cranes at heights up to approximately 175 feet
• Availability to travel, domestically and internationally, more than 75% of the time, sometimes with limited notice

Preferred Qualifications

• More than 3 years' experience servicing a wide range of port equipment including overhead traveling cranes and components
• Demonstrated ability to install, inspect, and maintain lifting equipment in accordance with relevant operating/installation instructions
• Demonstrated experience working with international clients and field service
• Demonstrated experience in international field engineering
• Demonstrated experience in the metals, port solutions, paper, or general industries
• Proficiency in Oracle ERP
• Proficiency in MS Projects

Pay

Hiring Range: $79,350-$119,050

Schedule

Availability to travel, domestically and internationally, more than 75% of the time, sometimes with limited notice