Project Manager, Field Services

Shermco Industries, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 135,200 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Shermco Industries is seeking an experienced Project Manager, Field Services to lead electrical services projects, mainly in the field with strong focus on testing, startup, and data collection for high and medium voltage systems. The role involves pre-planning with sales, coordinating crews, and maintaining budget while interfacing with customers.

A background in electrical power, 5+ years of PM experience, and field readiness are required; NETA/OSHA training and PowerDB experience are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; prefer an Associate’s degree from a 2-year technical college in Electrical Power, or similar military training.
• 5+ years of experience managing electrical maintenance shutdowns/turnarounds or switchgear commissioning.
• Experience with Doble software, PowerDB, RTS or Protest relay testing, oil testing, infrared scanning, automatic transfer switching, and start-up on switchgear up to 500kV class.
• NETA Certification is a plus, but not required.
• Must have general PC skills including email, internet, data entry and Microsoft Office; PowerDB experience a plus.
• OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED training a plus; training available.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical services jobs involving inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and data collection for low to 500kV systems.
• Perform field work, with at least 50% of duties in the field.
• Coordinate pre-planning, walk-throughs, and estimates with sales for quoting jobs.
• Assign crew tasks and interface with customers for updates and issue resolution.
• Identify opportunities for expanded scope and discuss with customer and Account Manager.
• Monitor job budget by reviewing technicians’ time and material costs.
• Conduct final job walk with customer and ensure successful startup.
• Prepare and review reports for Production Manager.
• Rotate on-call duties and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Project management

Electrical systems experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training in electrical power (2-year college) or military

Tools

Doble software

PowerDB

RTS testing

Protest relay testing

Oil testing

IR scanning

VFDs

Start-up on switchgear to 500kV

Job description

Overview

Join our team of leaders in electrical power system maintenance, repair, testing, engineering, & training. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager to work for our Charlotte, NC field office. Shermco Industries is a founding member of NETA and has one of the largest field services divisions in the industry.

Shermco Industries is seeking a Project Manager, Field Services

Responsibilities

• Electrical Project Managers oversee electrical services jobs involved with the inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, performing start-up and collection of data of low, medium and high voltage (to 500kV) electrical systems, and moderately complex relay calibration and power metering.
• At least 50% of the job duties will be performed in the field.
• Involved in the pre-planning, walk-through and working with sales department on estimating and quoting jobs.
• Identify and assign individual job assignments of crew members.
• Interface with the customer throughout jobs and attend customer meetings as requested or needed to provide job updates, progress status, and resolve issues.
• Identify opportunities for expanded job scope and discuss with customer and Account Manager.
• Communicate with the assigned Account Manager on any additional billing.
• Monitor job budget by reviewing each technicians’ job time and material costs.
• Conduct a final job walk with customer before energizing, discuss job scope and ensure start-up goes well.
• Complete, compile and review reports for accuracy and provide to Production Manager.
• Rotate emergency on-call duty and if called respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; prefer an Associate’s degree from an accredited 2 year technical college in Electrical Power, or similar experience and training from the military (Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, or NAVY Seabee)
• 5 or more years of experience project managing electrical maintenance shutdowns/ turnarounds or switchgear commissioning
• Prefer experience with most of the following or similar: Doble software, automated CT set, Power DB, RTS or Protest relay testing, oil testing, infrared scanning, automatic transfer switching, performing start-up on switchgear up through 500kV class, VFD (variable frequency drives)
• NETA Certification a plus, but not required
• Must have general PC skills including email, internet, data entry and Microsoft Office; experience with PowerDB a plus.
• OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED training a plus; training on each can be provided by Shermco.
• Must be able to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Shermco is a drug-free workplace.

Pay Range

USD $65.00 - USD $75.00 /Hr.