ERS Traveling NETA Testing Supervising Engineer - Tiger Team

Description

• Develop and review proposals and reports.
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Make certain equipment is scheduled and available for jobs.
• Interview job applicants.
• Review and audit field jobs.
• Review and recommend field technical procedures and procedure changes.
• Supervise 2+ Tiger Teams consisting of 4+ technicians each.
• Manage manpower based on Customer’s/Project requirements
• Provide general supervision for Field Engineers and Technicians.
• Responsible for safety requirements, career development, training, and reporting of their assigned teams.
• Review reports of field engineers.
• Complete projects consistently meeting customer’s deadline and on budget.
• Directing Others – Is good at establishing clear directions; sets stretching objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with subordinates on work and results.
• Coordinate technical training for field personnel.
• Provide technical support and assistance for field personnel.
• Develop daily schedule for Field Engineers and Technicians.
• Work with Business Administrator to develop weekly invoicing and monthly status reports.
• Perform employee reviews and recommend appropriate salary changes.
• Building Effective Teams – Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her teams; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; lets subordinates present to senior management; acts as if real success is the success of the team.
• Providing technical guidance on testing of Electrical apparatus.
• Organizing – Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner.
• Review and ensure team members adhere to Customer specifications.

Requirements

• 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.
• Passed the NETA III/NETA IV (International Electrical Testing Association) exam or NICET equivalent.
• Frequent bending / twisting
• Protective Equipment Required (earplugs, gloves, eyewear, respirator, mask, etc.)
• Does NOT require relocation to a Vertiv headquarter or regional office at this time.
• 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.
• Strong background and experience in most types of switchgear testing through the 230 kV class.
• Frequent Standing
• Extreme cold (below 32*)
• Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays and night work. Must be available for out- of-town work of up to several months.
• Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors)
• Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients and peers.
• Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)
• Frequent kneeling / crawling / stooping
• Willing to travel anywhere in North America ~80% 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.
• Action Oriented – Enjoys hard work; is action oriented and full of energy for the things that he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes opportunities when they arise.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as OSHA and NFPA.
• Good theoretical understanding of electrical power systems, and good aptitude for problem evaluation.
• Good judgment, dependable, supervises projects with technical expertise and good business management skills.
• Noise Level (Medium / High need to shout to be heard)
• Heavy Lifting (over 50 Ibs.)
• Frequent climbing (stairs, ladders)
• Frequent driving (car, van, truck)
• Extreme heat (above 100*)
• Able to write detailed reports, using a computer.
• 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.
• Medium Lifting (30 Ibs. – 45 Ibs.)
• Valid Driver’s License.

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance