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TRC Talent seeks Power System Engineers for a global manufacturer in the power distribution arena.聽 These roles are remote with about 45% travel within the US.聽 Position requires knowledge of power distribution and at least three years + experience with PLC/controls.
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Position Description:
Designs, modifies, develops, writes, and implements software-programming for generator control switchgear applications. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
路 Identify retrofit opportunities, scope projects, and support proposal creation via Dealer and Factory teams
路 Perform technical risk management for field performance of assigned projects.
路 Convert legacy PLC projects to new platforms and validate for accuracy.
路 Execute and support design, test, manufacture, and commissioning of low and medium voltage switchgear controls retrofits for systems that control multiple generators which parallel to one or more utility sources.
路 Provide direction to CAD designers to create wiring and assembly drawings for generator paralleling controls.
路 Create or modify PLC programs for control of generator paralleling switchgear.
路 Modify template HMI programs to coincide with project-specific PLC programs.
路 Provide Engineering/Technical support to AES (Advanced Electrical Services) Sales Group.
路 Submit daily project reports and expenses in a timely manner.
路 Assist the Product Support Center help desk to resolve customer issues that cannot be handled locally.
路 As needed, assists or trains technicians, and both internal and external customers, in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and testing of equipment under contract.
Required Skills/Abilities:
路 Experience in dealing with multiple disciplines such as contractors, consultants, engineers, end users, etc.
路 Working knowledge of the following:
o Installation, troubleshooting, and design of switchgear, ATS, and generator systems.
o Reading schematics and blueprints for power control and automation at a Power Systems level
o Installation, troubleshooting, design and programming of automated control systems using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC鈥檚), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI鈥檚), PC controls, and distributed processing.
o Computer and software troubleshooting
路 PLC Software Experience
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路 HMI Software Experience (a plus, but not required)
路 Position requires travel, typically between 35% - 45%, to support projects or staff.
路 Requires a valid driver鈥檚 license with an acceptable driving record
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Education and Work Experience:
Formal training in electrical along with three years + of PLC/controls experience.聽
TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
