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Field Service Engineer - Automation

Powell Industries

Houston, TX 77246

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Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
5+ years as an electrical field service engineer in Automation
Knowledge in common industrial communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, IEC61850, and DNP 3.0.
Knowledge in SCADA systems using WonderWare InTouch, Allen Bradley Factory Talk, Copa-Data Zenon, Siemens WinCC, and/or SEL RTAC HMI
Knowledge of configuration files using various manufactures such as SEL, GE, Siemens and Beckwith.
Exhibit working knowledge of advanced electrical industry manufacturing standards & electrical systems, working knowledge of both factory testing standards and NETA MTS & ATS standards.
Specific standards include sections of ANSI IEEE C37 applicable to the design and manufacture of breakers and switchgear.
Specific knowledge of the following: ANSI IEEE device function numbers; ampacities of electrical conductors in switchgear applications; electrical air and surface creepage clearance requirements.
Demonstrate knowledge of basic electrical theory and control circuits i.e.: Ohm's Law; Advanced AC and DC theory; contactor and circuit breaker schematics.
Demonstrate knowledge of basic distribution protective relay testing, hi-pot testing, and breaker function testing. i.e.: testing of over-current and motor protection relays with current injection.
Skilled in the art of writing accurate and complete test reports, project summaries and has the ability to explain most of the system anomalies found on a given project.
The Field Service Automation Engineer will also be expected to demonstrate proficiency with computer skills using Oracle, MS Outlook, Power DB, Word & Excel.
Working knowledge with using the following test equipment: Multi-meter and relay test set.
Must demonstrate working knowledge with the use of various hand tools and mechanical adaptability.
Must have accelerated verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in problem solving.
Willing to attend in-house and out-side training.
Willing to travel up to 70% of the year.
Demonstrate ability to read and interpret plan sets and one-line diagrams.
Communicate to customers about project execution plans.