Job Title: Field Service Engineer- Gulf Coast
Stafford, TX, US, 77477
AMETEK Solidstate Controls (NYSE: AME) is in the business of providing continuity of electrical power to keep businesses in business. Solidstate Controls, a recognized world wide leader in industrial power protection systems, has more than 45,000 systems installed throughout the world, including more than 100 Nuclear Power plants worldwide. Our products have extensive applications in the following market segments: petroleum / LNG, power – nuclear and fossil, specialty chemicals, mining and metals, wastewater, pulp and paper, food and beverage, and other applications requiring continuous power for mission critical applications.
Job Summary:
The Field Service Engineer is responsible for the start-up, testing, preventive maintenance, and repair of OEM industrial UPS systems at client sites. Position requires air travel, on-call status, strong AC/DC power electronics and customer skills.
Regional Travel; most travel will be driving a company truck to client sites; 5-10 over-night stays may be expected per month depending on workload. Some air travel may be required when other regions require help or where driving to site in the Gulf Coast states takes more than 5 hours.
The right candidate will need to maintain a company vehicle and company tools, including an oscilloscope, multi-meters and thermal imaging device.
Responsibilities include: Start-up, testing, preventive maintenance, and repair services of Ferro resonant and PWM power inverters, phase-controlled rectifiers, phase conditioners and voltage regulators, static transfer switches, and large storage batteries at client sites.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Requires a Bachelor of Science in Electronics/Electrical Engineering Technology or Military equivalence and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar field with a preference for previous experience testing, installing, and maintaining DC power systems and large stationary batteries in Uninterrupted Power Systems from 24VDC to 600VDC.
- Must be willing to travel and able to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
Desired Qualifications:
- Must have effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Need to multitask and be capable of managing complex projects.
- Strong AC/DC Power electronics and application skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is beneficial.
What’s in It for You:
- Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off
- Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance
- 401(k), plus matching
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave
- Employee referral program
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Employee assistance program
- Exciting, fast-paced environment where you could make a true impact
- Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities
Additional Details:
This position is a remote role. Some travel may be required.
To learn more about our company and our job opportunities, visit us at:
https://www.ametek.com/careers
To learn more about the business unit you’ll be joining, visit us at:
Solidstate Controls: https://www.solidstatecontrolsinc.com/
Nearest Major Market: Houston