Field Engineer - Port Solutions (EE26120)

TMEIC Corporation Americas; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

TMEIC Corporation Americas in Roanoke, VA seeks a Technical Advisory Services professional to coordinate installation and commissioning of port crane systems. You will implement control algorithms, tune regulators, troubleshoot complex systems, and lead client witness tests, while traveling extensively to sites.

Requirements include an electrical or mechanical engineering degree with control automation coursework and 2+ years in process/automation controls and field engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or equivalent in electrical/ mechanical engineering with control automation coursework.
• 2 years’ experience with process and automation controls.
• 2 years’ field engineering experience or related industry experience.
• Ability to climb and work on cranes up to ~175 feet.
• Strong client relations and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally >75%.

Responsibilities

• Commission AC/DC drive systems and control software to meet design criteria.
• Tune up closed loop regulators for optimal performance.
• Develop and implement automation algorithms for port crane systems.
• Troubleshoot complex control system issues.
• Configure and test system software/hardware to meet contracts.
• Provide regular commissioning status reports to stakeholders.
• Lead client witness tests when required.
• Suggest improvements to procedures and engineering.

Skills

Process automation

Field engineering

Crane safety

Client relationships

Leadership

Continuous improvement

MS Office proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Eng. degree with control automation coursework

Tools

Oracle ERP

MS Projects

Job description

General Role Description

Provide Technical Advisory Services (TAS) to coordinate installation and commissioning activities for assigned projects while meeting project schedules and performance criteria.

Role Accountabilities

• Commission AC and DC drive systems and/or control software to meet design performance criteria
• Perform tune up of closed loop regulators to ensure optimal equipment performance and meet design parameters
• Develop, verify and implement algorithms that define the electro-mechanical operation of industrial/Port machinery, primarily Port crane systems
• Troubleshoot and correct process application problems in complex control systems
• Design, configure, and test system software and hardware to meet contractual requirements when assigned
• Gather pertinent information from authorized sources to assess project requirements as related to assigned scope of work
• Provide regular, accurate, and considered commissioning status reports to parties deemed appropriate to the situation
• Lead respective process component of client witness system acceptance test when assigned
• Recommend changes to commissioning procedures to improve system performance
• Recommend software or hardware improvements to engineering department
• Maintain current safety qualifications appropriate to the assigned tasks and adhere to both Company and client safety requirements
• Coach associates in specific areas of technical expertise when identified by management as a function expert
• Train client personnel on system maintenance procedures and/or system operation to ensure optimum performance and minimum downtime
• Plan and execute special projects up to 9 months in duration to support the department when assigned

General Employee Accountabilities

• Bring full effort to bear on tasks assigned by manager
• Give manager best advice
• Give earliest notice when work cannot be delivered as specified
• Cooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross-organizationally as specified by manager
• Exemplify Company Core Values: Integrity, Client Focus, Team Orientation, and Personal Commitment
• Comply with all Company policies, practices, and procedures and all regulations and laws
• Recommend viable improvements proactively
• Ensure effective utilization of business tools and processes

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering with control automation coursework, mechatronics, computer engineering or related field or equivalent via education and/or work experience
• 2 years’ experience with process and automation controls
• 2 years’ field engineering experience or 2 years’ experience working in the metals, port solutions, paper, or general industries
• Ability to climb and work on cranes at heights up to approximately 175 feet
• Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts
• Demonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills
• Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Access
• Availability to travel, domestically and internationally, more than 75% of the time, sometimes with limited notice

Preferred Qualifications

• More than 3 years’ experience servicing a wide range of port equipment including overhead traveling cranes and components
• Demonstrated ability to install, inspect, and maintain lifting equipment in accordance with relevant operating/installation instructions
• Demonstrated experience working with international clients and field service
• Demonstrated experience in international field engineering
• Demonstrated experience in the metals, port solutions, paper, or general industries
• Proficiency in Oracle ERP
• Proficiency in MS Projects

Hiring Range: $79,350 - $119,050