IDE Technologies · 13 hours ago
Electrical Field Engineer
Santa Barbara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expIDE Technologies is a world leader in water treatment solutions, specializing in the development, engineering, construction, and operation of desalination and water treatment plants. The Electrical Field Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the power network and equipment of the plants, ensuring reliability and maintenance of electrical systems.
IndustrialWater
Responsibilities
Responsible for the Power network and equipment of the Plants operated and maintained by IDE Americas
Overseeing Status and well-functioning of MV and LV
Power network and Switchgear
Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
Reduced Voltage Soft Starters (RVSS)
DOL starters
Auxiliary equipment, e.g., UPS, Generators, aux battery DC supply
Develop and follow up on the Maintenance Repair and Replacement Plan (MRRP) for electrical equipment
Develop a migration work plan for discontinued equipment models
Propose actions, upgrades, and modifications to ensure the reliability of the plant power network and equipment
Configure and commission new drives
Lead the diagnostics equipment and repaired faulty equipment
Provide engineering support to electricians in routine preventative maintenance
Evaluate preventative maintenance work orders and reports and propose improvements where necessary
Liaison with vendors, sub-contractors, and electricity providers
Prepare and upgrade records, including drawings
Qualification
Required
Minimum bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Experience with MV/LV equipment in the manufacturing industry, preferably the process industry or generating plant
Experienced with configuration, commissioning, and the maintenance of both MV and LV VFDs, RVSS, and switchgear
Minimum of 5 years' experience in an equivalent position, preferably in a continuous process or generating plant
Strong analytical skills focused on LV VFDs, RVSS, and switchgear diagnostics and maintenance
Familiar with AutoCAD
Ability to work in a demanding and busy environment
Ability to work independently, involving fieldwork and ability in traveling to other Plant sites when necessary
Willing to work long hours, weekends, and holidays and be on call when required
Successfully pass a background and drug test
Company
IDE Technologies
A world leader in water treatment solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Iris Jancik
Chief Executive Officer - Americas
Lihy Teuerstein
CEO, IDE Water Assets
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