SUMMARY:

Train and gain product knowledge to provide installation, start-up commissioning, troubleshooting, repair and training services in the field on high power, medium voltage variable speed drives and custom built motors

The position requires approximately 50% travel domestically with some possible international travel.

POSITION DUTIES:

· Review the specific medium voltage drive design for individual projects and understand the field service scope for a smooth transition to the start-up and commissioning phase.

· Conducts commissioning and field testing of medium voltage drives.

· Assist Lead Technician in providing guidance, support and training to customer site personnel related to the use, operation and repair of medium voltage drives.

· Reviews associated design documents, materials, processes, test requirements and repair plans.

· Troubleshoots, repairs and inspects medium voltage drives and associated equipment.

· Reviews product event logs to identify faults. Uses the log information to identify and propose corrective actions and product improvements and check product performance.

· Maintains documentation and service reports.

· Composes professional and accurate field service trip reports for submission to customers.

· Supports the Lead Technician in conducting on-site training related to the proper maintenance, operation and storage medium voltage drives.

· Participates as a supporting technical advisor at customer locations during field projects.

· Gives technical guidance to customers about installation, troubleshooting and repairs.

· Complies with TECO-Westinghouse and customer’s work safety practices at all times.

· Complies with applicable Company policies concerning maintaining a drug free workplace.

· Complies with all Company policies, including adherence to Company ISO 9001 Standards, the Company Affirmative Action Plan and Company Safety procedures.

· Incorporates the Standards of Excellence as outlined by TECO-Westinghouse (Pride, Desire, Teamwork, Attention to Detail, & Follow-through) into daily activities in order to create a Total Quality environment through personal commitment to excellence.

· Any additional duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· One or more years of related electrical power distribution equipment experience or associate degree related to Electrical Power and Control Systems.

· Familiar with using test equipment such as scopes, meters, sensors, etc. and taking measurements with instrumentation in the field.

· Knowledge of PLC’s, fiber optics, industrial control systems and protective relays a plus.

· Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder networks and manufacturing drawings.

· Familiar with best practices for working with electronics in the field.

· Exceptional troubleshooting, root cause analysis and problem solving skill.

· Excellent verbal and written communication.

· Above-average people skills for effectively interacting with customers.

· Ability to respond to inquiries from customers.

· Ability to work independently and/or with minimum direction.

· Ability to think creatively and provide a solution during troubleshooting situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.