Energy Field Engineer

Blanchard Machinery Company; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, dental, vision, 401K, profit–

PTO and holidays

CAT training exposure

Friendly work environment

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Blanchard Machinery Company is seeking an Energy Field Engineer to commission and test CAT generator set installations at customer sites. The role requires strong customer communication, autonomous work, and deep knowledge of controls, wiring, switchgear, and power generation within challenging environments.

Applicants should have relevant industrial electrical experience, the ability to interpret schematics, and a proven record of working with CAT energy products.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as Energy Technician or Journeyman/Master level Industrial Electrician preferred.
• CAT Energy Certified Analyst is a plus.
• Ability to read drawings and discuss projects with contractors/engineers.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a safe work environment while supporting company values.
• Interpret and design custom control schemes; develop schematics and operating instructions.
• Understand fuel systems, governing, excitation, and testing for engine-driven generators.
• Plan, estimate, and execute jobs following industry standards with safety and profitability in mind.
• Read electrical installation standards and applicable NFPA codes.

Skills

Customer communication

Field service

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Control schemes

Electrical testing

Tools

CAT Energy Controller

SAP

DBS

Lotus Notes

EOMP systems

Job description

Energy Field Engineer

Location: US-SC-West Columbia

ID: 2026-3622

# of Openings: 1

Type: Full-Time

The Energy Field Engineer position requires a thorough understanding of controls, AC and DC wiring, switchgear operation and application, and power generation. Candidate must be capable of working with limited supervision and guidance in a challenging environment to commission and test CAT generator set installations per customer specifications. The position requires a high level of customer communication and ability to maintain satisfactory relationship with all customers at all times.

Blanchard Machinery Company is committed to fostering a high-performance work culture with challenging work opportunities that inspire high quality results. Some of the benefits of joining our team are:

• Competitive Pay.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, profit sharing, generous PTO and paid holidays, uniforms, and much more.
• Exposure to world-class CAT training and development.
• A friendly and supportive work environment.
• Continuous exposure to learning and new technologies
• Opportunities for advancement

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to a positive work environment and promotes the vision, mission and values of BMC.
• Completes all job responsibilities in a safe manner, promotes and champions a safe and healthy work environment.
• Must be able to interpret, and design custom control schemes, develop schematics and operating instructions.
• Must have thorough understanding of fuel systems, governing, excitation, and testing as related to engine driven power generators.
• Candidate should have a well-rounded knowledge of protection schemes and their application within electrical systems.
• Must be capable of programming CAT Energy controllers, and various third party supplied controllers.
• Must be able to effectively plan, estimate, and execute jobs in accordance with industry standards with safety and profitability as the primary goals.
• Must understand electrical installation and safety, and effective interpretation and application of NEC NFPA 70 and NFPA 110 standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years' experience as an Energy Technician or Journeyman/Master level Industrial Electrician is desired. CAT Energy Certified Analyst is a plus.
• The candidate must have a thorough understanding, regarding the CAT product line, but will consider applicants that have experience with other Energy brands.
• Must be able to complete technical start-up of diesel and gas engines and generator sets, automatic transfer switches, and standalone paralleling switchgear.
• Must be available to work over-time on site and in the field.
• Must be able to work independently, prioritize tasks that are fluid and constantly changing.
• Willing to work as a team member and collaborate with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Word document and spreadsheet knowledge preferred.
• Must possess a valid South Carolina driver's license with less than three moving violations in the past three years; and, must be able to clear federal background check.
• Must demonstrate a high level of value-added customer facing behavior for both internal and external customers.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; works well in a group problem solving situations' use reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Ability to read drawings, one-lines and specifications to discuss projects with contractors, engineers and architects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills - must possess the personal discipline to establish the proper image as a representative of Blanchard Machinery.
• Enthusiastic - hard worker with the ability to complete work with minimal supervision.
• Organizational and time management skills required.
• Personal commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence.
• Experience with CAT Electronic Technician, SAP, DBS, Lotus Notes, and EOMP systems

Working Conditions

• The physical environment requires the employee to work inside as well as in shop/machine environments (non-climate controlled) and on customer job sites.
• Position requires employee to be physically present at the job site location.
• Job requires standing, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, and lifting.
• Use of computer and other forms of technology to complete job responsibilities.