Field Support Technician (Electrical)
EngineeringJob category
EngineeringShort description
The Field Support Technician is part of the Plant and Equipment Department reporting to the Electrical Systems Manager. This position requires nearly 100% field travel (mostly USA, occasionally abroad); no fixed rotation schedule but typically requires 8 days travel & 2 days work from home/Houston office. All travel is paid in full by client.
Function description
Responsibilities:
- Travels to dredge locations around the USA and globally to work on assignments as assigned by the Electrical Systems Manager.
- Troubleshoots malfunctions on electrical systems such as switchboards, generators, automation systems and drive systems.
- Performs preventive maintenance checks and calibrations using manufacturers manuals and electronic testing equipment.
- Works with production engineers to assure proper instrument data transfer and collection.
- Install new systems and controls including power wiring. Systems include PLCs, switchboards, drive systems, computers and Ethernet communications.
- Train crew on electrical subjects such as safety, maintenance or operation.
- Performs on-call work during off-hours as necessary.
- Follows safe and compliant working procedures.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent; Electrical certification and training; may include technical school or military certifications.
- 5+ years of experience in a similar function. Experience with troubleshooting is required.
- Previous long-term employment tenure.
- Experience in the marine industry HIGHLY preferred.
- Must be proficient reading blueprints of electronic schematics and process & instrumentation diagrams.
- Experience with installing & maintaining electrical systems.
- Ability to take the initiative, work independently, make decisions and develop recommendations.
- Ability to build strong working relationships both internally and externally
- Must be able to 100% travel within the USA, occasionally abroad.
If interested in learning more, please send resume to edgar@ips.jobs
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The Field Support Technician is part of the Plant and Equipment Department reporting to the Electrical Systems Manager. This position requires nearly 100% field travel (mostly USA, occasionally abroad); no fixed rotation schedule but typically requires 8 days travel & 2 days work from home/Houston office. All travel is paid in full by client.
Function description
Responsibilities:
- Travels to dredge locations around the USA and globally to work on assignments as assigned by the Electrical Systems Manager.
- Troubleshoots malfunctions on electrical systems such as switchboards, generators, automation systems and drive systems.
- Performs preventive maintenance checks and calibrations using manufacturers manuals and electronic testing equipment.
- Works with production engineers to assure proper instrument data transfer and collection.
- Install new systems and controls including power wiring. Systems include PLCs, switchboards, drive systems, computers and Ethernet communications.
- Train crew on electrical subjects such as safety, maintenance or operation.
- Performs on-call work during off-hours as necessary.
- Follows safe and compliant working procedures.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent; Electrical certification and training; may include technical school or military certifications.
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- Previous long-term employment tenure.
- Experience in the marine industry HIGHLY preferred.
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- Experience with installing & maintaining electrical systems.
- Ability to take the initiative, work independently, make decisions and develop recommendations.
- Ability to build strong working relationships both internally and externally
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JOB SUMMARY
Field Support Technician (Electrical)