Assistant Field Service Technician - Jacksonville, United States - Stellar Energy Americas Inc

Description

Job Description

Assistant Field Service Technician

Position Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports to: Field Service Superintendent

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Company Summary

Stellar Energy provides custom power augmentation and energy plant solutions for power generation and utilities, liquefied natural gas (LNG), data center, biopharma and other markets. Stellar Energy's innovative solutions include turbine inlet air chilling, inlet air conditioning (heating and cooling), evaporative cooling, direct contact air chilling, thermal energy storage, district cooling and central utility plants. The company's experience spans more than 20 years and stretches across the globe, with offices in the United States, Asia and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Summary Objective

As Assistant Field Service Technician, you will work under the direct supervision of a Field Service Technician. You will provide responsive, customer service-driven, electrical, mechanical and automation support to customers, which includes troubleshooting, remediation, implementation, commissioning, testing, consulting of electrical, mechanical and automation components and systems, both onsite and remote; provide field service for analysis, preventative and predictive services including inspections, analysis, testing, programming, backups, and other routine services. This position requires the person to be a self-starter, have excellent communication skills (written and verbal), be responsive in nature, and exceed customer expectations.

Essential Functions

• Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings (P&IDs, loop sheets, wiring schematics, electrical one-lines, PLC ladder logic, etc.).
• Diagnose and repair chilled water systems and ancillary components in a field environment without direct supervision (including mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls equipment).
• Operate all standard service tools plus electrical testing equipment (e.g. multimeters, voltmeters, megohmmeters, etc.).
• Perform PLC I/O checkout procedures and troubleshoot any issues as a result.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot and monitor variable frequency drives and 0-10V/4-20mA instrumentation.
• Perform moderately complex chilled water system startups.
• Set up and program VFD parameters for proper interface and operation.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities as per documented schedules and standards on chilled water system components (pumps, motors, cooling towers, instrumentation, electrical equipment, PLCs, etc.) in the field.
• Utilize Windows based programs such as Excel, Word, and Internet Explorer, as well as e-mail.
• Communicate with customers in a professional and courteous manner.
• Provide customer training at the completion of commissioning.
• Complete daily Field Service Reports and submit to Project Manager and/or VP Global Services.
• Work in the field with minimal or no supervision.
• Understand the dangers and safety perform work in electrical areas and on equipment where the systems are supplied power from energy sources including but not limited to: 24 VDC, 120 VAC, 208 VAC, 240 VAC, 480 VAC, 600 VAC, 4160 VAC.
• Prepares for ISO 9001 and other audits.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Self-motivated.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Dependable.
• Detail oriented.
• Initiative.
• Easily adaptable to changing situations.
• Strong technical skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This position operates mainly in a construction site and operating industrial plant atmosphere. The technician must comply with safety policies, practices and procedures at all times. Work is primarily done in the field which could be in a construction area requiring use of earplugs, hardhat, steel-toe boots, and safety glasses. The work environment could be outdoors, hot or cold, noisy and/or dirty.

Physical Demands

The technician must be able to work effectively in a construction environment for system testing, including climbing ladders and moving around on platforms to maneuver in and around equipment. The technician must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The technician must be able to see and read printed materials, speak and comprehend verbal communication, operate a computer, travel including flying as well as driving long distances, work in confined spaces, stand for long periods of time, and walk on uneven surfaces.

Expected Hours of Work

Overtime may be necessary as work load dictates. This may include weekdays, weekends or holidays.

Travel

This position requires flexibility to travel around the country, often via air for system testing and plant servicing. Travel time is approximately 85 to 90%.

Required Education and Experience

• Associates degree in technical field or equivalent.
• 2 years' experience in mechanical, control or electrical field services.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Understand programming languages (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Statement Lists, Function Block).
• OSHA safety experience.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation, ABB, VFD Drive.
• Rockwell Automation PLC and HMI trained.
• Possesses all the troubleshooting, diagnosing and repair capabilities of an experienced rotating equipment technician.
• Prior experience with motors, controls systems and motor control centers (up to 4160V, 3 phase).
• Prior experience calibrating and troubleshooting industrial instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow).

Preferred Education and Experience

• Formal vocational training with emphasis on industrial instrumentation.
• Rockwell Automation Certification
• ISA Certification.
• Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) registration or completion of relevant training courses.
• Experience with PLC Programming Logic (Allen Bradley and Siemens).
• Previous equipment startup and commissioning experience.
• Microsoft certifications for Rockwell products and other relevant applications.

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in the United States and have current passport. Must have a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credential.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Stellar Energy Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Stellar Energy Americas Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.