Electrical Wiring Technician

BNS Corporation; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering firm is seeking a Lead Field Service Engineer to ensure proper installation and commissioning of power systems. This role includes troubleshooting, providing technical support, and delivering training to customers. Candidates must have at least 3 years of field service experience, be U.S. citizens able to achieve security clearance, and be willing to travel frequently. Strong communication skills and technical expertise are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of field service and/or commissioning experience.
• U.S. Citizen with the ability to achieve security clearance.
• Willingness to travel up to 85% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation and commissioning activities at customer sites.
• Troubleshoot at site locations during port visits or at sea.
• Provide on-call support in response to customer service calls.

Skills

Field Service Engineering

Troubleshooting

Technical Presentations

Customer Communication

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate’s Degree with 3 years of experience

Tools

Medium Voltage Switchgear

Low Voltage Switchgear

Automatic Voltage Regulators

Motor Control Centers

Power Quality Meters

Job description

Location: Sumter, SC
Job Type: Hourly/Non-Exempt

The Lead Field Service Engineer – Power Systems, under general guidance and minimal supervision, performs a wide range of engineering tasks and ensures proper installation, service, and commissioning of products and services. This role provides technical support for installation and commissioning of projects and delivers maintenance, breakdown emergency support, and remote troubleshooting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties reflect the employees’ current contributions and expectations in their role:

• Performs installation and commissioning activities at customer site locations during ship construction. Must be capable of working unsupervised and leading small teams.
• Performs troubleshooting activities at site locations during scheduled port visits or at sea to diagnose problems, determine appropriate resolution, and implement corrective actions.
• Performs a wide range of engineering tasks to ensure the technical integrity and proper installation and commissioning of General Electric Power Conversion power systems and associated control systems.
• Develops presentations and provides training and instruction to customers on system operations.
• Promotes sales of services, parts, and Conversions, Modifications, and Upgrades (CM&Us).
• Performs other related engineering tasks to facilitate proper commissioning and customer satisfaction.
• Provides on-call support in response to customer calls for service.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3 years of field service and/or commissioning experience.
• U.S. Citizen with the ability to achieve security clearance for Department of Defense projects.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 85% of the time on short notice.
• Must be physically fit to be able to board vessels offshore.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university (or Association’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 3 additional years of related field service experience in a field service/commissioning environment with power systems and associated control systems).
• Switchgear – Medium Voltage and Low Voltage.
• Sensing Instruments – PTs, CTs, Transducers.
• Transformers – Phase shifting transformers for VFD applications.
• Motor Control Centers (MCCs) – Basic starters with Start/Stop, Multi-Speed Starters, Wye-Delta Starters, Hand/Off/Auto control, Local/Remote control.
• Transfer Switches – Manual and Automatic.
• Protection Relays – Generator, Transformer, Feeder, Motor, and Bus.
• Power quality meters.
• Automatic Voltage Regulators (AVR) – Generator excitation control for synchronizing and load sharing.
• Governors – Engine speed control for synchronizing and load sharing.
• Load sharing systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with customers and project teams, provide technical explanations, and de-escalate tense situations in high-pressure service environments.
• Ability to execute increasingly complex assignments requiring strong engineering skills, creativity, and independent judgment.