Overview

Position Summary

Provide testing supervision, site management services and support, installation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, repair and training for Substation Division (SSD) supplied equipment.

Essential Functions

  • Develop and execute plans for work to be performed at customer sites. Coordinate planned work with customers and contractors.
  • Lead the assembly of equipment including scheduling, assembly techniques and quality control. Perform and/or provide technical direction of installation, testing, trouble-shooting and repair work at customer sites.
  • Perform long-term site management duties and on-site supervision.
  • Organize and supervise site mobilization and demobilization, review and process subcontractor timesheets, review and confirm change orders, document job progress, and record and retain site meeting minutes.
  • Conduct onsite investigation of equipment performance to determine cause or contributing factors.
  • Communicate findings to and coordinate problem resolution with MEPPI’s Project, Engineering and Sales groups.
  • Communicate findings and proposed resolutions to customers regarding equipment.
  • Prepare documentation and reports regarding customer equipment problems and site visits.
  • Prepare and conduct daily tailboard safety meetings outlining work plan and potential safety issues.
  • Conduct customer and contractor training for installation, operation and maintenance of equipment.
  • Inventory and organize storage, moving, unpacking and staging of equipment. Perform surveying and field checks of equipment, site dimensions and tolerances.
  • Catalog, schedule, track and maintain test and field equipment.

Qualifications 

  • Associate’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related technology field with a minimum 8 years’ experience with assembly/manufacturing/maintenance in utilities, or equivalent education and experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing and repair of substation subsystems and equipment, or similar systems and products.
  • Advanced knowledge of technical drawings, blueprints, electrical schematics, bills of materials and user manuals.
  • Advanced knowledge of safety regulations and procedures with corresponding safety attitude.
  • Advanced analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Advanced interpersonal communication skills required to communicate with customers, employees, and vendors.
  • Advanced computer skills, emphasizing knowledge of MS Office products, MS Project, MRP/ERP systems and company timekeeping and expense reporting systems.