Senior Electrical System Specialist

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated senior-level Electrical System Specialist with experience in Mission Critical/Data Center work to join one of PRIME's outstanding teams, offering room for growth and professional development. Senior Electrical System Specialists are responsible for the installation and control (I&C) of power distribution equipment at various sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead basic to complex installation and checkout of electric and electronic components for systems and service-installed jobs and service agreements.
• Perform tasks associated with maintenance and testing of switchgear/switchboard, motor controls, circuit breakers, panel boards, transformers, and surge protection devices.
• Conduct vibration analysis and metering, battery maintenance and testing, power monitoring, power quality, and protective relay maintenance.
• Set communication devices and topology industrial networks; upload HMI/PLC programs; install I/O and CPUs.
• Perform integration of 3rd Party EPMS; initial testing, operation, troubleshooting, and modification of customer equipment and systems.
• Test MV or LV circuit breakers; metal clad/vacuum switchgear; breakers or LV equipment and analyze test results.
• Conduct equipment condition assessments.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical control circuits.
• Organize and maintain job documentation.
• Provide on-site assistance with or perform programming, start-up, checkout, commissioning, and validation processes.
• Participate in job site final walk-through, complete all job closeout documentation, and provide customer training.
• Act as a technical resource to customers and field employees.
• Provide instructions to customer personnel regarding proper operation and routine inspections; train customers to maintain and adjust complex equipment.
• Provide expert advice, training, and technical assistance to support staff and train lower-level employees.
• Complete and submit reports covering all job activity.
• Responsible for maintaining complex tools, test equipment, calibration items, etc.
• Plan and estimate labor categories, rates, material dollar costs, and transportation expenses to complete complex proposals.
• Perform review of complex task plans, drawings, and installation schematics; provide continual guidance throughout the project duration.
• Must be available to respond to emergency and relief assignments.
• Develop and maintain effective client relationships contributing to successful project outcomes.
• Monitor jobsite safety and take appropriate action to address and correct deficiencies.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

• 6 or more years of experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical control circuits and ability to obtain thermography certification.
• 6 or more years of experience in the installation and/or maintenance of Power Automation Switchboards.
• 6 or more years of experience using electrical test sets to perform AC and DC high potential testing, transformer turns ratio testing, transformer power factor testing, and other power system test practices and procedures.
• Skilled at interpreting protective coordination studies and testing and configuring protective relays.
• Capable of reading bills of material, electrical blueprints, and power system study reports.
• Experience with the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of low and medium voltage power distribution systems.
• Familiar with the arc flash and shock hazards of 13.8kV on the following electrical equipment: Schneider, Eaton, Siemens GIS, AIS, WL, RL, and SB breakers and switchgear.
• Familiar with ANSI, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and NETA codes and standards.
• Must be able to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
• Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license with limited violations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree or equivalent (preferably US Army Prime and US Navy Nuclear).
• AVO, NETA, and NICET certifications.

Benefits

• 100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, with no premium cost to the employee.
• 401k Program with Direct Benefit.
• 100% Employer-paid Life Insurance.
• Long Term Disability.
• Profit Sharing and Discretionary Bonus Program.
• Education/Training Reimbursement Benefit.
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Time Off.