Field Engineer - Port Solutions (EE25094)

Description

Summary: Provide technical advisory services for port solutions, coordinating installation and commissioning activities to meet project schedules and performance criteria. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to commission AC and DC drive systems and control software. 2. Develop and implement algorithms for industrial/Port machinery. 3. Coach associates and train clients on system maintenance and operation. Job #EE25094 Job Title Field Engineer – Port Solutions Office Location GA, FL, Roanoke, VA preferred Business Function/Department Industrial Systems/Field Engineering Port Solutions Sales Territory, if applicable N/A General Role Description Provide Technical Advisory Services (TAS) to coordinate installation and commissioning activities for assigned projects while meeting project schedules and performance criteria. Role Accountabilities -  Commission AC and DC drive systems and/or control software to meet design performance criteria -  Perform tune up of closed loop regulators to ensure optimal equipment performance and meet design parameters -  Develop, verify and implement algorithms that define the electro-mechanical operation of industrial/Port machinery, primarily Port crane systems -  Troubleshoot and correct process application problems in complex control systems -  Design, configure, and test system software and hardware to meet contractual requirements when assigned -  Gather pertinent information from authorized sources to assess project requirements as related to assigned scope of work -  Provide regular, accurate, and considered commissioning status reports to parties deemed appropriate to the situation -  Lead respective process component of client witness system acceptance test when assigned -  Recommend changes to commissioning procedures to improve system performance -  Recommend software or hardware improvements to engineering department -  Maintain current safety qualifications appropriate to the assigned tasks and adhere to both Company and client safety requirements -  Coach associates in specific areas of technical expertise when identified by management as a function expert -  Train client personnel on system maintenance procedures and/or system operation to ensure optimum performance and minimum downtime -  Plan and execute special projects up to 9 months in duration to support the department when assigned General Employee Accountabilities -   Bring full effort to bear on tasks assigned by manager -   Give manager best advice -   Give earliest notice when work cannot be delivered as specified -   Cooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross-organizationally as specified by manager -   Exemplify Company Core Values:  Integrity, Client Focus, Team Orientation, and Personal Commitment -   Comply with all Company policies, practices, and procedures and all regulations and laws -   Recommend viable improvements proactively -   Ensure effective utilization of business tools and processes Requirements Minimum Qualifications -   Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering with control automation coursework, mechatronics, computer engineering or related field or equivalent via education and/or work experience -   2 years’ experience with process and automation controls -   2 years’ field engineering experience or 2 years’ experience working in the metals, port solutions, paper, or general industries -   Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts -   Demonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills -   Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility -   Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Access -   Ability to climb and work on cranes at heights up to approximately 175 feet -   Availability to travel, domestically and internationally, more than 75% of the time, sometimes with limited notice Preferred Qualifications -  More than 3 years’ experience servicing a wide range of port equipment including overhead traveling cranes and components -  Demonstrated ability to install, inspect, and maintain lifting equipment in accordance with relevant operating/installation instructions -  Demonstrated experience working with international clients and field service -  Demonstrated experience in international field engineering -  Demonstrated experience in the metals, port solutions, paper, or general industries -  Proficiency in Oracle ERP -  Proficiency in MS Projects Link to TMEIC Corporation Americas website:  https://www.tmeic.com/.  To be considered an applicant for any available positions, individuals must complete an online job application for each posting.  A resume may be attached to the online application but is not considered a substitute for the information in the application.  Applications will be considered only for the specific position for which the application is submitted. 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