Field Engineer (8)

Field Engineer

Location: Remote, U.S.

Status: Salaried OT Eligible

Job Summary

The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing leadership for PSM and customer site specific safety policies and objectives.
• Technical assistance for gas turbine/power generation site inspections.
• Inspecting equipment for condition assessment, suitability of application, and remaining life utilizing PSM provided documentation.
• Development of outage and standard documentation.
• Analyzing failed equipment.
• Development and writing detailed reports within customer required submittal date.
• Development and writing processes and procedures.
• On site management of consumables and miscellaneous hardware kits.
• Providing leadership for PSM and customer site specific quality policies and objectives.
• Training of the engineers, supervision, and technicians per PSM requirements.
• Assisting in the development of qualification program for field service positions.
• Coordination of various site resources including but not limited to site engineers (including generator & steam turbine resources), technicians, labor contractors.
• Provide feedback to engineering, Long Term Agreement group, and reconditioning facility regarding parts condition and interchangeability.
• Support of day to day field service, customer support and Long-Term Agreement activities, as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Training

• Bachelor's in Engineering or related field or combination of education and experience
• Must complete EHS assigned regulatory training for work area as described by PSM's EHS Training Matrix

Skills/Experience

• 1+ years of experience as a Field Service Engineer or equivalent role and/or 5+ years of experience in power industry or related field.
• Experience with Primavera, Microsoft Project or related scheduling software.
• Extensive experience on F class Gas Turbines preferred.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to travel 100%.
• Ability to work day or night shift.
• Hands-on, mechanical aptitude.
• Adherence to PSM human resource and drug policy at all times.

Physical Requirements

• Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
• Stooping/Crouching. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Pushing & Pulling.
• Lifting up to 20 lbs. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
• Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
• The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
• The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• The worker is frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia.
• The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
• Requires travel (air & ground) with short notice.
• Being able to wear required PPEs for specific tasks performed, such as respirators, Tyvek suit, gloves, face shield, etc.
• Ability to cooperate and work with people.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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