AES Field Service Engineer

Foley Equipment; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 46,590 - 87,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Tool Reimbursement

401(k) with Matching

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Job summary

Foley Equipment, located in Wichita, Kansas, is seeking an AES Field Service Engineer to manage electrical power distribution, control, and switchgear. This role involves responsibilities such as conducting startups, troubleshooting issues, and performing repairs. Applicants should have 3+ years of experience and familiarity with electrical safety and programming PLCs.

The position offers a competitive hourly rate between $33.82 and $63.63 and includes benefits like a company vehicle, tool reimbursement, and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Field Service Engineering is desired.
• Experience with diesel and/or gas power generation related controls.
• Ability to lift components weighing up to 115 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform startups, engineering, troubleshooting on switchgear.
• Inspect, test & repair control systems and switchboards.
• Travel required for training and assistance at other locations.

Skills

Electrical safety procedures

Troubleshooting of ATS’s, switchgear, PLC’s

Communication skills

Understanding of NFPA70E, NEC, OSHA

Programming PLC’s & HMI’s

AC/DC voltage troubleshooting

Education

Electrical Engineering (BS or AS preferred)

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Foley Equipment is the authorized Caterpillar dealer in Kansas and NW Missouri. Our AES Field Service Engineer will be responsible for startups, emergency repairs, modifications, testing, retrofits, modernizations, upgrades and warranty on electrical power distribution, control and switchgear. We are looking for a qualified experienced Field Service Engineer to join our Advanced Electrical Services Team at Foley Power Solutions.

Hourly Base Rate: $33.82 - $63.63 / hour

Benefits

• Company Vehicle
• Tool Reimbursement
• Work Boot Reimbursement
• Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• Uniforms and Cleaning Services
• Paid Annual Training
• Long-term Incentive Program
• 401(k) with Matching
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Dependent Care Account
• HSA / FSA Options
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life / AD&D / Short-Term Disability / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Laptop for Troubleshooting and Ordering Parts
• Clearly Defined Path of Progression for Technical Advancement

Responsibilities

• Deep understanding of electrical safety and procedures related to Advanced Electrical services work.
• Clear understanding of NFPA70E, NEC, OSHA & safety policies and guidelines.
• Great Communication skills and the ability to speak technically to customers, peers & leadership related to work & projects.
• Troubleshooting of ATS’s, switchgear, PLC’s, protective relays, circuit breakers, isochronous governing systems, and generator control systems.
• Inspections, Testing & repair on control systems and switchboards.
• Perform startups, commissioning, engineering, troubleshooting on switchgear.
• Understanding of MOP’s, SOP’s, SOO’s and electrical drawings.
• Capability to integrate BMS & Scada systems utilizing standard protocols such as BACnet, Modbus & etc.
• Travel is required for training and/or to assist at other locations.

Physical & Working Requirements

• This role involves hands‑on mechanical work in a shop environment. The employee must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. These functions may include:
• Safely and repeatedly lifting components weighing up to 115 pounds without assistance.
• Safely lifting, carrying, and lowering components weighing up to 65 pounds without assistance.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, and carrying of heavy materials.
• Climbing on and off equipment and working at varying heights.
• Standing, bending, and working in physically demanding positions for extended periods.
• Safely operating tools and equipment.

Our Ideal Candidate

• 3+ years in Field Service Engineering is desired.
• Electrical Engineering (BS or AS preferred) experience and / or military service performing job duties.
• Diesel and or gas power generation related controls experience.
• Experience with programming PLC’s & HMI’s & data collection devices (SCADA / BMS systems).
• Strong background in electrical power systems to include switchgear and controls.
• AC/DC voltage trouble shooting skills related to power generation ( Generators, switchgear & ATS’s ).
• Reading schematics and prints and control automation drawings.
• Experience with diagnostic software.
• Industry knowledge of NFPA, OSHA, ANSI/NETA and UL

About Foley Equipment

Foley Industries - Foley Equipment, Foley Power Solutions, Foley Rental and SITECH Central – enters its ninth decade of empowering progress for customers in Kansas and Western Missouri. Foley’s 1,000+ employees strive every day to safely deliver excellence in service, parts, rental and sales across a broad line of Caterpillar and allied construction equipment, power generation, as well as SITECH construction technology solutions. For more information, please visit www.FoleyEq.com.

Foley Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Race/Gender/Veteran/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity). To request a reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing the application, call 316-943-4211 or email [e-mail].

At this time, Foley does not participate in any Visa sponsorship programs.