Field Support Technician (Electrical)
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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.
- 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
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JOB SUMMARY
Field Support Technician (Electrical)