Field Service Engineer Job at S3

S3 East Peoria, IL 61611

***LOCALS only! No visa sponsorship available***

A 46-year old power systems integration expert is URGENTLY hiring a Field Service Engineer for our facility in East Peoria, IL. Great company, great pay and top-level benefits package. This is a Direct Hire position from day one. MUST be willing to relocate if not local to the area.

Field Service Engineer Job Summary

· Read and interpret plans, prints, drawings, or job write-ups and compare to what has been designed and built, checking for any discrepancies, errors, problems or potential problems or questions.

· Field telephone calls from customers and determine need and/or problem by interpreting their questions and asking for pertinent information. Advise customer on troubleshooting and attempt to solve their problem over the phone.

· Travel to job sites as needed and assist in start-up and/or field test of product for customer. Using company guidelines, adapt usual testing methods for on-site applications. Communicate appropriate information to customer and answer questions as needed.

· Travel to job sites as needed and provide trouble-shooting services to solve errors, problems or potential problems of product on site. Communicate appropriate information to customer and answer questions as needed.

· Communicate all findings to necessary company personnel. Prepare, create and distribute appropriate testing reports. Obtain acceptance documents from customer as necessary.

· Assist in the testing of electrical controls in the Electrical Test Area when not traveling.

· Assist with load testing as needed.

Field Service Engineer Essential Duties:

· Read and interpret plans, prints, drawings, or job write-ups and compare to what has been designed or built.

· Check for and identify any discrepancies, errors, problems or potential problems or questions using appropriate, company approved guidelines.

· Field telephone calls from customers and determine need and/or problem by interpreting their questions and asking for pertinent information. Advise customer on troubleshooting procedures and attempt to solve their problem over the phone.

· Travel to job sites as directed and assist in start-up and /or field test of product for customer or provide trouble-shooting services to solve errors, problems, or potential problems of product while on site. Using company guidelines, adapt usual testing methods for on-site applications.

· Effectively communicate appropriate information to customer and answer questions as needed.

· Prepare, create, and distribute all appropriate start-up and/or system testing reports, including all test verification reports and final summary of start-up activities, system testing reports and final site visit or service report. Obtain acceptance documents from customer as necessary.

· Establish and maintain positive relationship with customer and serve as an exemplary representative of the company.

· Maintain a high degree of attention and awareness, taking care to avoid an accident, injury, any other hazard or damage to material, equipment, or person. Identify and use all appropriate safety equipment and follow all safety requirements.

· Assist in other areas of the company as needed or directed.

NOTE: This job description is not all-inclusive and other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary. In keeping with our corporate culture, all employees are expected to do "whatever it takes" to get the job done.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

· High School diploma, G.E.D. or applicable on-the-job experience.

· Valid Driver’s License.

· Further formal education in basic electronics or a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar environment.

· General knowledge of parallel to utility systems, generator cross current systems and the paralleling of two or more generators, synchronizers, governors, protective relays and other, related electrical and electronic fundamentals.

· Demonstrated ability to read and interpret schematics, plans, drawings, prints or similar job write-ups and how they apply to design or product.

· Strong knowledge of programmable logic controls and generators of all sizes and their relationships to diesel or gas engines.

· General computer literacy.

· Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing to customers of all kinds and with all levels within the company. Good listening skills.

· Above average mechanical aptitude and ability to work with his or her hands.

· Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and able to crouch, stoop, push, pull, grasp, bend, lean, reach and climb.

· Vision correctable to 20/20.

· Ability to tolerate outdoor weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain or snow.

· Above average attendance in previous jobs.

· Must be self-motivated with excellent problem-solving skills and able to work independently with a high degree of self-confidence.

· Ability to work as part of a team, with a high degree of enthusiasm and commitment.

· Must be willing and able to travel, including out of the country, and work overtime as needed.

Field Service Engineer Position Demands

Physical Demands (essential functions)

· Sit for long periods of time

· Talking

· Seeing

· Long periods of use of computer mouse and long periods of looking at monitors and drawings.

· Travel up to 80%

· Standing

· Bending

· Kneeling

· Lifting

· Climbing

· Ergonomic

Work Environment

· Office area

· Manufacturing shop environment

· Remote job site

· Excessive heat

· Excessive cold

· Extreme weather conditions

· Slippery or uneven walking surfaces

Work Hazards

· Electrical Hazards

· Working from heights

· Noise

· Long working hours

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $33.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work setting:

  • In-person

Application Question(s):

  • Are you able to to read and interpret schematics, plans, drawings, prints or similar job write-ups and how they apply to design or product?
  • Do you have a strong knowledge of programmable logic controls and generators of all sizes and their relationships to diesel or gas engines?

Work Location: In person




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