Power Systems Specialist

Western States Equipment; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Western States Equipment seeks a Power System Specialist to serve as the technical resource for project installation teams. You will implement site safety plans and lead startup commissioning, helping manage project costs while boosting customer satisfaction through process improvements and teamwork.

You will coordinate with sales, engineering, and contractors, deliver installation wiring diagrams, and travel to job sites to ensure stakeholder alignment and timely project milestones.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of electricity, electrical safety, and power generation operations.
• Ability to use diagnostic tools (Multimeters, DbA Meter) and carry personal tooling for jobsite tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication, planning, organizing, negotiation, listening, and relationship skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or equivalent software required.
• AutoCAD and PDF skills are a plus.
• Familiarity with CAT software and related tools is beneficial.
• Ability to set and manage priorities and multi-task with attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with customers and sales representatives.

Responsibilities

• Strategizes with sales representative to understand each project and ensure success.
• Maintains communication with local engineering and contractor teams as a technical resource.
• Provides jobsite safety awareness of Power System products and educates owners on operational parameters.
• Manages open orders and updates customers and sales on timelines.
• Prepares project technical submittals for review and approval by stakeholders.
• Develops project-specific installation wiring diagrams using AutoCAD, Adobe, and PowerPoint.
• Travels to jobsites to align stakeholders on project expectations and schedule.
• Ensures delivery of welcome packages, O&M manuals, and close-out items; assists with rental equipment deliveries.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Diagnostic tools

Communication skills

MS Office

AutoCAD

CAT software

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Customer prioritization

Collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

AAS degree in Power Systems or related field

5 years power systems generator/electrical installation experience

Driver's license

Tools ownership

English proficiency

Tools

AutoCAD

PDF Professional

Cat software (ET, CSQ, Spec Sizer, EOMP)

Job description

What You’ll Do

The Power System Specialist will be our representative that creates partnerships by being the technical resource for the project installation teams. This individual will implement our specific site safety plan for the installation of our equipment and will lead the startup commissioning process. This position will allow us to manage our project costs while providing the highest level of customer satisfaction through process improvement, innovation and teamwork. In meeting the goals of this objective, they will create experiences that inspires confidence and drives loyalty. This position will work under the direction of the Power Systems Sales Manager.

The Power System Specialist will be our representative that creates partnerships by being the technical resource for the project installation teams. This individual will implement our specific site safety plan for the installation of our equipment and will lead the startup commissioning process. This position will allow us to manage our project costs while providing the highest level of customer satisfaction through process improvement, innovation and teamwork. In meeting the goals of this objective, they will create experiences that inspires confidence and drives loyalty. This position will work under the direction of the Power Systems Sales Manager.

About Western States

Since 1956, Western States Equipment Company has been a leading employer across Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Wyoming. We are driven by our mission of solving our customers’ toughest challenges, guided by our core values of Safety, Excellence, Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability, and Innovation.
By joining Western States, you commit to upholding these values while contributing to our purpose of building our communities for a better tomorrow. Safety and our Customer Care Commitment remain foundational to our mission and the standard by which we measure our success.

Safety

• Actively cares, promotes, manages, and advocates for safety at Western States. As a team member in the organization, it is critical to ensure all employees, vendors, and clients have a safe work environment while adhering to all applicable safety policies, procedures and standards.
• Embraces our caring culture where we each care to adhere with applicable safety policies, PPE expectations and stop work authority.

Customer Care Commitments

• Convey Warmth and Empathy – Acknowledge customers and greet everyone with an authentic smile.
• Actively Listen – Give your full attention, make eye contact, avoid interrupting, and ask clarifying questions.
• Build Trust – Take ownership, act with urgency, and follow through on commitments.
• Say Thank you – Express genuine appreciation for effort, feedback, and collaboration.

Essential Functions

• Strategizes with sales representative to gain understanding of each project and ensure its success.
• Maintains communication with local engineering and contractor community as a skilled technical resource.
• Provides jobsite safety awareness of Power System products to be delivered. Instructs & educates owners on operational parameters of the new installation. Engages with owner and PSSR to secure a Customer Service Agreement.
• Manages open orders and proactively updates customers/sales representative on project timelines.
• Prepares project technical submittal for review and approval by all stakeholders. Assist electrical contractors, owners and engineers through the approval process.
• Develops and provides project specific installation wiring diagrams through programs such as AutoCad, Adobe and PowerPoint.
• Travels to jobsites to obtain stakeholders project expectations, develops schedule and communicates consistently with stakeholders on project schedule / milestones.
• Ensure customer receives the welcome packages and the Operation and Maintenance Manuals, spare parts and close out items as required. Closes out the financials at the end of the project.
• Assist with providing rental generators and rental contract deliveries with customers.
• Searches for innovative ideas and develops improvements to our processes to inspire confidence in our stakeholders.
• Inspect and commissions the installed equipment, ensuring that products are installed and placed into service in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines. Schedules work that requires more in-depth attention with Service Department for a field technician as required.
• Performs and assists Industrial Original Equipment Manufacturers on installation of engines and compliance with Tier 4 audits.
• Inspects and receives in and creates/tracks Equipment Management Records on all products received at the jobsite.
• Actively cares and advocates safety at Western States.Adhere to all applicable safety policies, procedures and standards.
• Serves as a team member in support of Western States’ strategic programs, projects, and initiatives.
• Works within and promote corporate vision, mission, and values of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• In depth knowledge of electricity, electrical safety, and electrical power generation operations.
• Skills and abilities to use diagnostic tools (Multimeters, DbA Meter) ect in performance of tasks. Will require personal tooling for work to be accomplished on jobsite.
• Proven skills in written and verbal communications, planning, organizing, negotiation, listening, and interpersonal relationship building.
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft computer products or other comparable systems required.
• AutoCAD and PDF Professional experience a plus
• Knowledge or ability to learn Cat software (ET, CSQ, Spec Sizer, EOMP), DBS, AX and CODA.
• Ability to set and manage priorities.
• Must be able to visualize, multi-task and have great attention to details.
• Must be able to prioritize with the customers and Sales Representatives.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Consistent attendance with ability to travel away for several days

Education And Experience

• AAS Degree in Power System Related Industry or current electrical license preferred.
• 5 year power systems generator or electrical installation experience required. Caterpillar environment experience preferred.
• Acceptable driving record and valid driver’s license required.
• Must own required tools.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write in English).

Physical Characteristics

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time along with walking, standing, climbing stairs, reaching pushing, pulling, leaning and twisting.
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs. in accordance with Western States’ Lifting Safe Work Practice to include amount and approach.
• Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is not intended be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this classification.