Field Control Specialist

Location: Overland Park

State/Territory: Kansas

Department: PTE Generation Field Control Svc Dept

Description

Field Control Specialist

POWER Testing and Energization, Inc. (PTE) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of POWER Engineers, Inc., that is seeking a Field Control Specialist to work out of our Overland Park, Kansas office.

We strive to create an environment where our field personnel operate safely, delivering excellent technical service, leading to a high degree of client satisfaction. We share lessons learned and keep our safety and technical skills sharp through training and application. If you are interested in a long-term engagement with a high-performing team, please send us your resume. This position requires 90% travel.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform control system technical services on utility/boiler plant control systems as well as a variety of other tasks as assigned by utility clients

• Follow all safety rules applicable to your work assignment

• Interact with clients, vendors, contractors, and other PTE employees in a professional manner

• Assist with business development activities such as maintaining client contacts, proposals, estimates, and identifying new opportunities

• Be involved in the scheduling of work assignments

• Provide accurate work summaries, reports, calibration and test data, software files, and other documentation in a timely manner that meets department standards

• Share technical expertise with co-workers

• Be responsible for knowing the scope, schedule, and budget before beginning any work assignments

• Complete and pass all required training activities including OSHA 30-hour course

• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, have own personal transportation with the ability to provide additional personal liability insurance coverage

• Must be able to pass federal drug and alcohol test

• Must be able to successfully pass client’s background screening process

Required Education/Experience

• 2+ years of college or technical/trade school study in an instrumentation/controls course

• 5+ years of work-related experience in the utility/boiler plant controls business

• Be a self-starter with the ability to organize work duties and take lead roles on field assignments

• Manage multiple tasks and work effectively with different personalities

• Must have a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with internal team members and client personnel

• Working knowledge of computers and associated operating software such as MS Outlook, Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and vendor software packages

• Have knowledge and understanding of utility/boiler plant operations and control systems

• Be able to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings that include P&IDs, installation details, wiring diagrams, and schematics

• Have knowledge of control system design and hardware and programming such as DCS systems, PLCs, and standalone controllers

• Working knowledge and calibration experience of control system field devices such as transmitters, control valves, actuators and pressure, level and temperature switches

• Must have mechanical and electrical aptitude with to control system components, installation, and maintenance

Desired Education/Experience

• An electrical or mechanical engineering technology degree, from an ABET-accredited university

• Experience working for a controls integrator with utility experience

• Control system manufacturer training

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success. You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career.

Since we’re employee-owned, we get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package. POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

EOE, including disability/vets

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