Field Engineer

Global Edge Group is an international staffing firm connecting projects worldwide with talented project professionals. They are seeking a skilled and motivated Technical Services Field Engineer specializing in Drives and Controls Systems to provide Technical Advisory Services for installation and commissioning activities on various projects.

Responsibilities:

• Commission AC and DC drive systems and/or control software to meet design performance criteria
• Perform tune up of closed loop regulators to ensure optimal equipment performance and meet design parameters
• Troubleshoot and correct process application problems in complex control systems
• Design, configure, and test system software and hardware to meet contractual requirements when assigned
• Gather pertinent information from authorized sources to assess project requirements as related to assigned scope of work
• Provide regular, accurate, and considered commissioning status reports to parties deemed appropriate to the situation
• Lead respective process component of client witness system acceptance test when assigned
• Recommend changes to commissioning procedures to improve system performance
• Recommend software or hardware improvements to engineering department
• Maintain current safety qualifications appropriate to the assigned tasks and adhere to both Company and client safety requirements
• Ensure proper safety equipment is available and in good working condition, as assigned
• Coach associates in specific areas of technical expertise when identified by management as a function expert
• Train client personnel on system maintenance procedures and/or system operation to ensure optimum performance and minimum downtime
• Plan and execute special projects up to 9 months in duration to support the department when assigned
• Bring full effort to bear on tasks assigned by manager
• Give manager best advice
• Give earliest notice when work cannot be delivered as specified
• Cooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross-organizationally as specified by manager
• Exemplify Company Core Values: Integrity, Client Focus, Team Orientation, and Personal Commitment
• Comply with all Company policies, practices, and procedures and all regulations and laws − Recommend viable improvements proactively
• Ensure effective utilization of business tools and processes

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering with control automation coursework, mechatronics, computer engineering or related field or equivalent via education and/or work experience
• 2 years' experience with process and automation controls
• 2 years' field engineering experience or 2 years' experience working in the metals, material handling, paper, or general industries
• Demonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative and communication skills
• Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Work and Access
• Availability to travel, domestically and internationally, more than 75% of the time, sometimes with limited notice
• Demonstrated experience working with international clients and field service personnel
• Demonstrated experience in international field engineering
• Demonstrated experience in the metals, material handling, paper, or general industries
• Proficiency in Oracle ERP
• Proficiency in MS Projects