Field Service Engineer - Chicago

Field Service Engineer - Chicago

Our client is in the business of providing continuity of electrical power to keep businesses in business. They are recognized world wide leader in industrial power protection systems, has more than 45,000 systems installed throughout the world, including more than 100 Nuclear Power plants worldwide. Our products have extensive applications in the following market segments: petroleum / LNG, power – nuclear and fossil, specialty chemicals, mining and metals, waste water, pulp and paper, food and beverage, and other applications requiring continuous power for mission critical applications.

Responsibilities include air travel 80% of the time leaving on Monday and returning on Friday but may require weekends on occasion for start-up, testing, preventive maintenance, and repair services of Ferro resonant and PWM power inverters, phase controlled rectifiers, phase conditioners and voltage regulators, static transfer switches, and large storage batteries at client sites.

This position would be located in the Chicago area. Primary travel would be within the Midwest portion of the US with secondary travel to other portions of the US and Canada as needed. Limited travel to International sites may be required.

Qualifications:

Requires a Bachelor of Science in Electronics/Electrical Engineering Technology or Military equivalence and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar field with a preference for previous experience testing, installing, and maintaining DC power systems and large stationary batteries in Uninterrupted Power Systems from 24VDC to 600VDC.

Must be willing to travel and able to work autonomously with minimal supervision.

Must have effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Need to multitask, and be capable of managing complex projects.

Strong AC/DC Power electronics and application skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is beneficial.

Position requires air travel, on-call status, strong AC/DC power electronics and customer skills

Ability to lift 25 lbs frequently and on occasion 75 lbs and frequently stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, reach, stretch, twist body, travel by car and airplane.

5+ to 7 years of experience

Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree – 80% travel

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.