Team Lead, Field Services

Responsibilities

• Provide field service engineering and technical assistance to customers in areas of installation, testing, startup, maintenance, repair, training and modification of electrical power distribution equipment.
• Possess and provide technical understanding to others for testing power apparatus and protection and controls equipment including relays, circuit breakers, transformers, motor control equipment, and related switchgear in the field.
• Reading and properly interpreting electrical drawings (e.g., single line drawings, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings).
• Writing procedures and/or test plans in support of maintenance and construction activities.
• Testing, including (without limitation): reading/verifying all voltage and current inputs to electrical equipment which can include apparatus, relays and SCADA equipment.
• Performing routine troubleshooting and repair of apparatus, relaying and control equipment.
• Responsible for oversight and or leading commissioning activities as it relates to power equipment.
• Ensure proper process and adherence to all company, industry, and client safety protocol and standards as it relates to job preparation and execution.
• Planning, scheduling, and completing test activities efficiently, on time, without service interruptions.
• Review technicians field time reports and job documentation to ensure accuracy for jobs as assigned.
• Support in identifying and securing equipment and manpower needs for shop/field.
• Provide Project Technical Support to Field Service personnel.
• Provide technical insight to sales team as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of field experience in installation, testing, startup, maintenance, repair, training and modification of electrical power distribution equipment.
• Experience is desirable in any of the following related areas: substation design (including protection & control engineering); substation construction; substation commissioning; SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing, and/or power distribution equipment.
• 3 phase power systems; power system protection & control schemes; test equipment; test equipment software Test equipment and toll/wiring usage; interpretation of wiring and elementary diagrams; basic test skills to perform duties listed above; basic PC skills.
• Quickly learn and apply test procedure for various types of substation equipment; communicate effectively with diverse groups, tailoring communication for audience and situation.
• Electrical technician, Electrical master, NETA or NICET certifications preferred.
• Technical School, EET, BSEE/BSME or 5-10 years of related experience.
• Perform regular field work both indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to read company manuals and reports, workplace rules and procedures; speak with poise and confidence, using correct English.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, business acumen, management ability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Valid Driver’s license and good driving record.

Benefits & Compensation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.
• The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
• The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

About the Role

• Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability.
• The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services.
• The firm also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange.
• The firm has over 1,800 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Schedule

• Not specified

Pay

• Not specified