Electrical Engineer - Field Service - Drives (Houston, TX or New Orleans, LA)

About the position

Electrification-Automation-Digitalization (EAD) is looking for a Field Service Engineer with direct experience in servicing integrated industrial solutions with Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Systems technologies for the Marine, and Oil & Gas industries. The engineer who takes this position will travel to a customer's site and troubleshoot, test, maintain, and/or commission solutions using Siemens Energy drive control systems and industry technology portfolio to satisfy industrial customer requirements or solve problems. The engineer will coordinate with local engineering teams to recommend and deliver high quality technical solutions. A successful engineer will have a strong educational and industrial background and hands-on experience. A passion for the field and drive to learn and tackle new challenges is an absolute must. The experienced level engineer must be able to develop customer relationships, be accurate and detailed while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple people, calls and projects demanding attention and time. Candidate must also have the willingness to travel extensively in the US and work the hours needed on industrial job sites to complete the tasks at hand.

Responsibilities

• Commission customized drive solutions, maintain, and fault find propulsion, drilling drive, and pumping systems onboard marine vessels.
• Learn the latest industrial solutions and developments within Siemens Energy, and collaborate with designers to test, commission, troubleshoot and/or update integrated system drawings.
• Plan workload and specific tasks, ensuring timely completions.
• Travel extensively for domestic and some international assignments, up to 80%.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering or 5+ years of relevant experience in Marine or a related industry.
• Hands-on VFD experience is required with a background in Drive/Motor System Solution Design or Service/Commissioning.
• Willing and able to travel 80% of the time.

Nice-to-haves

• Marine, Drilling or Offshore production working experience.
• Automation/SCADA programming experience.
• Siemens Energy Automation hands-on experience.
• Familiarity with North American and international codes and standards, OSHA, and safety and lock-out/tag-out procedures.

Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Supportive work culture.
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits.
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
• 401K savings plan with company match.
• Family building benefits.
• Parental leave.
• Gain extensive hands-on experience with cutting edge technology.
• Integrate with a dynamic, proficient, and evolving team.