Vertiv · 3 weeks ago
ERS-Supervising Engineer - Charleston
Charleston, SC, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expVertiv is a company focused on empowering the people that will power the future. They are seeking a Supervising Engineer responsible for performing supervisory, sales, and administrative duties in a service center while providing technical support to service engineers.
Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supervise, train and assist other field service engineers and technicians while being responsible for all aspects of field service work in the area
Perform complex troubleshooting, specialized tests, inspections, and appraisals on electrical apparatus and electrical systems
Lead large projects requiring specialized skills such as generator acceptance tests, commissioning of larger substations, supervising “turnkey” projects, detailed power survey and other types of electrical consultation
Instrumental in developing tests and inspections in new areas of field services
Perform job estimating, proposal preparation, fieldwork, scheduling, reports, and billing
Write complete, detailed reports promptly at end of project, using a computer, and accurately process job billing
May perform complex analysis and evaluative tasks necessary to complete equipment-labeling projects consistent with recognized industry and international standards, local jurisdiction requirements and Company procedures
Actively involved client interface and business development activities
Qualification
Required
Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as OSHA and NFPA
Requires special skills in a majority of the following: Power quality surveys - generation and co-generation start-up – ANSI, NEC, NEMA and U.L. specifications (field evaluation); pilot wire and distance relaying - computer power system transient surveys - vector, phasor analogy; UPS systems - drive systems - complex control systems - medium and high voltage substation start-up, vibration analysis
Strong background and experience in all types of switchgear and equipment testing through the 500-kV class
Thorough knowledge of electrical apparatus testing with a strong theoretical understanding of electrical power systems, and good aptitude for problem evaluation
A high degree of communication, supervisory, organizational and management skills are required
A good theoretical background and strong management skills are necessary
Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients, peers and management
Good judgment, dependable, supervises large-scale projects with technical expertise and good business management skills
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
Technical presentations and articles may be required
Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays and night work. Must be available for out-of-town and international travel of up to several weeks
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
Valid Driver's License
Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and six years' experience; OR
Graduate of applicable Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent and nine years minimum same or similar work experience; OR
High school education or equivalent and ten years minimum same or similar work experience
NETA 3 Certification or equivalent experience
Medium Lifting (30 Ibs. – 45 Ibs.)
Heavy Lifting (over 50 Ibs.)
Frequent Standing
Frequent kneeling / crawling / stooping
Frequent bending / twisting
Frequent climbing (stairs, ladders)
Frequent driving (car, van, truck)
Due to the safety sensitive aspect of the role, candidates are required to successfully pass a drug test prior to employment. In addition, you will also be required to complete and pass a pre-employment background check and a motor vehicle records check
Company
Vertiv
Vertiv designs, builds and services critical infrastructure that enables vital applications for data centers and industrial facilities.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.24BKey Investors
Starboard ValuePlatinum Equity
2022-10-20Post Ipo Equity
2020-02-10Post Ipo Equity· $1.24B
2020-02-10IPO
Leadership Team
Giordano Albertazzi
Chief Executive Officer
Peter Lambrecht
Vice President Sales EMEA
Recent News
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