Field Engineer

Thielsch Engineering; Del Valle (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

PTO & holidays

ESOP

401(k) match

Life & AD&D insurance

Company vehicle

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The RISE Group is seeking a Field Engineer to perform hands-on field inspections of power boilers, pressure vessels, piping, and steam turbines. The successful candidate will learn and apply project management, nondestructive testing, metallurgy, and applicable codes for power generation and process industries, with extensive travel required.

Responsibilities include collecting data, writing detailed reports, leading the field crew, coordinating with subcontractors, and presenting findings to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• Experience writing detailed technical reports.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to interact with employees at all levels and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; organized and self-motivated.
• Valid driver’s license and a passport (US) or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Experience in field engineering services is a plus; certifications are a plus (OSHA 10, OSHA 30, ASNT, API, AWS-CWI).

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on field inspections of boilers, vessels, piping, turbines, and related components.
• Collect field data and write detailed inspection reports.
• Manage field crew and supervise weld repairs, NDT, and related activities.
• Present findings to field crew, management, and the client.
• Oversee subcontractors and troubleshoot field issues.
• Perform other duties to support the team.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

MS Office

Travel readiness

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

OSHA 10

OSHA 30

ASNT

API

AWS-CWI

Job description

As a Field Engineer, you will conduct hands-on field inspections of power boilers, pressure vessels, power piping, steam turbines, and related critical components. The successful candidate is willing to learn and apply project management, nondestructive testing, metallurgy, and applicable codes and standards for the power generation and process industries. This position requires extensive travel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct hands-on field inspections of power boilers, pressure vessels, power piping, steam turbines and related critical components.
• Collect accurate field data and compose detailed engineering reports documenting the results from inspections.
• Manage the field crew which consists of technical craft laborers that specialize in weld repairs, examination of critical components and non-destructive testing while at the job site.
• Communicate and present report findings to the field crew, management and the client.
• Oversee and supervise work performed by subcontractors and troubleshoot any problems that may occur out in the field.
• Performs other duties as needed to support the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering field.
• Experience writing detailed technical reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software to include, Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to effectively interact with employees from all levels within the organization.
• Ability to practice discretion, good judgment while maintaining confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills with coworkers, management, and clients, both verbal and in writing.
• Organized, self-starter with the ability to handle numerous projects, work under pressure and conduct themselves professionally.
• A valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Valid US Passport or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Experience conducting field engineering services within a related industry is a plus.
• Certifications are a plus (OSHA 10, OSHA 30, ASNT, API, and AWS-CWI).

Travel

• This position requires extensive travel during outage season (Outage season is Two periods a year lasting anywhere from 3-4 months)
• 80% Travel required around the US, and 20% of position will be based the office location
• Travel will range from day to overnight travel throughout RI, MA, TX, OH and other locations around the US.
• A travel allowance of $55/ day will be provided for personal expenses. All other travel expenses are provided by RISE.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Health Care - United HealthCare, Delta Dental and Vision Service Plan
• Paid holidays and Paid Time off (PTO)
• Employer-paid Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• 401(K) with Company Match
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance; access to short and long-term disability insurance.
• Company vehicle if applicable
• Tuition reimbursement, Professional development and more!

Who We Are

The RISE Group is an employee-owned, professional engineering firm that provides a complete range of consulting, design, and energy services to customers throughout the United States and internationally. Our multi-disciplined engineering and technical staff specialize in failure analysis, engineering design, process optimization, and condition assessment. Our work demonstrates how creative collaboration can produce outstanding results for our clients and our communities.

Our Culture

At RISE, our customers come from all walks of life -- and so do our employees! We hire amazing people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. We can confidently state that we are successful as a direct result of our diversity. From day one and throughout your career with us, you'll find a workplace culture with expansive personal & professional development opportunities, cutting edge technology, a place where relationships are valued, and work/life balance is always a priority. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within our workplace and in our communities. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

The RISE Group is an E-Verify participant and will conduct background investigations and pre-employment screening of candidates for employment Pre-employment activities will be conducted on qualified applicants after acceptance of a job offer.

The RISE Group is an employee-owned company and an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.