COE ERS Traveling NETA Testing Field Engineer A Tiger Team

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform support for field operations. Perform physical tasks relating to testing of electrical apparatus. Perform as “Team lead” person on projects. Perform other assignments as required. Position requires minimal supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform all aspects of testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems.
  
  
  
  • Perform instrument transformer tests, power transformer testing, automatic transfer switch troubleshooting, generator testing, power meter calibration and high voltage circuit breaker testing.
  
  
  • Troubleshooting capabilities, relay calibration, use of load and power quality recording instrumentation, infrared scanners, medium voltage breaker and switchgear testing.
  
  
  • Test and troubleshoot complex electrical systems, moderately complex relay systems and power metering.
  
  
  • Perform start-up services on switchgear up through the 230 kV class.
  
  
  • May perform power system studies including short circuit, arc flash and protective device coordination.
  
  
  • Write complete, detailed reports promptly at end of day/project using a computer.
  
  
  • Represent the Company as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on technical topics.
  
  


• 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.

Travel Requirements

• Willing to travel anywhere in North America >90% of the time.  Schedule is dependent upon project work and is flexible to the degree it can be.  This is worked out on a case by case basis with your assigned project manager.  PTO scheduled in advance can and will be accommodated.


• Does NOT require relocation to a Vertiv headquarter or regional office at this time.


• This is “project work” which typical projects last anywhere from 3-12 months on average.  It can vary based on schedule and progress. 


• Options for downtime ( in between projects), employee can take PTO, training, regional work, and “home office” work.


• Typical schedule is to work 8-12 weeks and then 1 weeks back at “home base” depending on project schedule.  This varies based on the phase of the project.


• Expect to receive accelerated on-job-training (OJT) and experience due to the nature of this work.  Excellent career jump start and then settle down in a region (if and when you choose to do so)

Supervisory Requirements         

• Supervise up to 5 team members, providing technical guidance and training on testing of Electrical apparatus. 


• Responsible for safety requirements, training, and reporting of their assigned team members.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Customer Focus – Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customer; Gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; Acts with customers in mind; Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.


• Decision Quality – Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.


• Perseverance - Pursues everything with energy, drive and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.


• Learning on the Fly – Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.


• Peer Relationships – Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups; can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; gains trust.


• Problem Solving – Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at first answers.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and two years experience. OR Graduate of applicable Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent and five years minimum same or similar work experience. OR High school education or equivalent and six years minimum same or similar work experience.


• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as OSHA and NFPA.


• Passed the NETA III (International Electrical Testing Association) exam or NICET equivalent.


• Strong background and experience in most types of switchgear testing through the 230 kV class.


• Good theoretical understanding of electrical power systems, and good aptitude for problem evaluation.


• Complete projects consistently meeting customer’s deadline and on budget.


• Able to write detailed reports, using a computer.


• Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients and peers.


• Good judgment, dependable, supervises 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 work of up to several months.


• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell.
  
  Frequently required to sit, climb and balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation and the ability to adjust focus.
  
  Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move 100 pound test sets.


• Valid Driver’s License.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.  

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity. Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus


• Operational Excellence


• High-Performance Culture


• Innovation


• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It


• Act With Urgency


• Foster a Customer-First Mindset


• Think Big and Execute


• Lead by Example


• Drive Continuous Improvement


• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future.

From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI.

We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected.

 With $ billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people. 

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