Electrical Installation Engineer - KNES - New Berlin, WI
Konecranes
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Qualifications
- 5 to 10 years of electrical install engineering experience.
- Experience in variable frequency drives setup.
- Ability to read/design electrical install schematics.
Responsibilities
- Function as an electrical install engineer at site/office.
- Write detailed step-by-step install procedures.
- Design and build required cabinets/power panels.
- Manage Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) procedures.
- Ensure quality checks prior to installation completion.
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At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community, and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.
The electrical Install engineer will work with overhead cranes/hoists in the Konecranes Nuclear Equipment and Services (KNES) business, completing electrical installation, Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) coupled with final commissioning. This install engineer will be able to read/design electrical install schematics, use AutoCAD Electrical, perform electrical install calculations, have knowledge to perform field install startups & testing, work in industrial environments, have detailed knowledge of electric motor controls, utility circuits, safety circuits, and operator controls, as related to installing overhead cranes and hoists. This install engineer will be able to troubleshoot and resolve problems including, but not limited to circuit breakers, transformers, motor starters, contactors, relays, A.C./D.C. inverters, braking resistors, etc. Install startups and field service activities can be both domestic and internationally and may last for 1-2 months at a time.
- Function as an electrical install engineer at site/office and provide technical supervision to other electrical and mechanical engineers, technicians, craft, and other workers on a daily basis for the site/office. Work in implementing the Installation Supervisor’s electrical objectives and processes needed at the customer’s site. Work with the project manager to establish on-site install work requirements, determine what is needed at the site to keep customer acceptance moving forward, meet schedules, and daily review install tasks of work activities.
- Writing detailed step-by-step install procedures based on crane install activities.
- Design and build all required cabinets/temporary power panels required to successfully perform the installation. These would be worked out based on the tools required to perform the installations.
- Be the engineering install engineer at the site to get the install equipment ready for testing and then accomplish the testing in the most effective path forward as possible. This would include supporting the electrical engineer with the Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) procedure, step by step, with the customer to prove the install equipment works as intended.
- As the electrical install engineer, you will be doing all the necessary checklists and various tests (e.g. Point to Point, Ground Resistance Megger checks, etc.) are performed, the results of these are listed as pre-requisites for the SAT test. The SAT test also contains necessary hold points (as decided by the customer) for various quality checks and approvals prior to continuation (e.g. successful inspections after the load tests, successful testing and operation of the Protection System and Safety Functions). At the conclusion of the SAT test, backup install operations are repeated to ensure the latest software snapshots and parameters are saved to the system Laptop.
- Excellent customer relations attitude: the install electrical engineer needs to be a solution-oriented person that will work to satisfy the customer and complete the install/testing/start up as expeditiously as possible. The willingness and drive to self-teach/learn new material and understand install design concepts.
- Provide input to install/design improvements by providing information to the Installation Engineering Supervisor and Chief Engineer that shows improved functions and/or cost reduction.
- Non-engineering responsibilities includes working with project managers to meet project install deadlines, and work with purchasing to specify parts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Knowledgeable with using and applying the NEC electrical code and UL508A regarding panel layout designing regarding components/wiring sizing/routings and applying ambient temperature controls for sizing custom enclosures in regard to best practices for doing on-site electrical installation.
- Ability to lead and work with others to maximize their productivity. Extremely important is the ability to be customer focused and work with even the most challenging individuals in meeting install delivery deadlines for the customer.
- Must have a 4-year Electrical Engineering degree (BSEE, BSEET) or equivalent.
- 5 to 10 years of electrical install engineering experience in doing field install startups, wiring, PLC and HMI programming, and experience in setting up variable frequency drives.
- Rockwell PLC/HMI, Siemens PLC/HMI, Magnetek VFDs, Siemens VFDs programming preferred.
- Be able to travel domestically and internationally to nuclear and government facilities.
- Be able to stay in the field for durations of 1-2 months at a time with 20% – 40% in the field.
- Have the ability to climb up 50+ feet of vertical ladders.
Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!
2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.
5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service.
10 paid holidays per year.
Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.
Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.
Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes, Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.
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