Remote Site Project Technical Expert

Schneider Electric North America; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in energy management is looking for a Remote Site Project Technical Expert to coordinate installation and commissioning efforts across various projects. This role, requiring at least ten years of experience and a Bachelor's degree, involves significant international travel and the potential to relocate to Slovakia. The ideal candidate will have strong software skills and knowledge of medium/low voltage equipment, alongside the ability to provide technical assistance remotely.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health and well-being benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• C1 level English mandatory with good communication skills.
• Minimum ten years of total experience, including five years on-site electromechanical testing.
• Willingness to relocate to Slovakia is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical documentation for installation and commissioning activities.
• Analyze method statements for quality control of supplies.
• Prepare Return of Experience (REX) files for installation & commissioning.

Skills

Good software literacy: MS Office, basic Primavera knowledge

Knowledge of Medium/Low voltage equipment

Knowledge of distribution protection systems

Education

Electrical technician with minimum Bachelor degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Omicron or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Great People Make Great Companies – And at Schneider Electric, Our People Are the Power Behind Our Success

At the heart of the Schneider Electric Regional Execution Platform (REP) in Bratislava, the Remote Site Project Technical Expert role involves coordinating technical documentation, test procedures, and site logistics to support installation and commissioning activities across multiple projects.

Place of work

Place of work: Bratislava, Slovakia or your EU home country

Travel

Able to travel internationally for 30 % of working time

Scope and Environment

Scope: Energy management / Global Customer projects Operations / Site Works Department

Your role in action

• At tendering stage, based on technical documents prepared by Tender Team (Bill of Material, diagrams, layouts, schedule of delivery, customer planning if any, etc.), prepare detailed planning of site activities, organize chart, define required staff (quantity and skills), and identify tool needs and budget.
• In close coordination with the Tender Technical Leader, propose technical solutions to optimize site activity offers during installation (cost, duration, civil engineering requirements, cable assembly, etc.) and during commissioning tests (define and plan FAT / i-FAT / SAT).
• Analyze or prepare method statements related to installation and quality control of internal and external supplies, supported by quality experts.
• Participate in technical reviews from the basic design phase and assess site risks, proposing optimized solutions to ensure the solution can be installed and commissioned correctly.
• Ensure that all needed tools/files to follow progress on site are ready to use; define usage with support of Project Manager (event tracker, KPI, delivery tracking, time sheet templates, document follow-up file).
• List all design & operational documents required by FSE to perform installation & commissioning activities and maintain the document list with support from the document manager (test scripts, ITP, warranty letters, I&O list, OPC file, etc.). When necessary, prepare test scripts or ITP dedicated to project requirements.
• Analyze or prepare method statements related to installation of internal and external supplies.
• Manage tools for site activities; be responsible for management of our tools and test equipment on site, and anticipate any potential tool shortages.
• Follow up on non-quality issues raised during installation & commissioning activities and coordinate transfer to concerned suppliers, factories, or quality departments.
• Coordinate site activities with project manager and Technical Leader on topics such as kick-off meetings, punch list tracking for IG/OG suppliers, ensuring latest punch list versions post-FAT, and communication with factories for missing parts.
• Prepare Return of Experience (REX) / Lessons Learned files for installation & commissioning and share outcomes with the Site Works team; benchmark customer experience and build improvement plans with measurable impact.
• Provide remote technical assistance to internal and external SR teams and other project team members on installation and commissioning matters.
• Consult applicable standards regarding assembly and testing activities of our supplies as requested.
• Gather and communicate needs (quality, performance, functionality) for developing products, solutions, and services in coordination with the concerned departments.

Qualifications

• Education: Electrical technician with minimum Bachelor degree
• Language: English (C1 level mandatory with good communication skills); other languages are an advantage
• Experience: Ten (10) years total experience, including at least five (5) years on-site electromechanical testing

Skills & Knowledge

• Good software literacy: MS Office (MS Project), basic Primavera knowledge, Acrobat, AutoCAD, Outlook, testing device software (Omicron or equivalent), protection relays setting software
• Knowledge of Medium/Low voltage equipment, power stations and principles; latest technologies and commissioning test principles
• Knowledge of distribution protection systems, SCADA & control systems is a plus
• Knowledge of Data Center applications, electrical networks

Willingness to relocate to Slovakia is a plus.

Benefits and Selection

• Send us your CV and get the chance to have an exciting job with a global leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation
• Inclusive reward portfolio designed to support you beyond pay and benefits
• Meaningful benefits including competitive pay, personalized benefits, and Schneider Electric Foundation programs
• Inclusive: fair pay initiatives globally, family leave policy, pay equity
• Empowered: workplace flexibility
• Open talent market to own your career locally or globally
• Learning & development: e-learning platform
• Health and well-being: group life insurance, flexible hours, home office, multisport card, meal allowance, relaxation room & massages
• Family leave policy: child care, care leave, bereavement leave, special days for International Women’s Day, sick days and bridge day
• Recognition and rewards: referral bonuses, diversity & inclusion initiatives, celebration of seniority
• Perks: cafeteria benefit, WESOP, recreation allowance

This list of benefits applies only to candidates living or open to relocate to Slovakia.

Selection process

If you are interested in this position, please send us your CV in English. We will contact only candidates meeting the job requirements. Thank you for your understanding.

Note: You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.