Senior Drives Engineer

Shermco Industries, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shermco Industries, Inc. in Irving, TX seeks a Senior Drives Engineer with hands-on experience in low and medium voltage variable frequency drives and related automation.

The role includes start-up, commissioning, preventative maintenance, and on-site repair at customer locations, with up to 50% travel and occasional overnight stays. Candidates must be technically adept and able to communicate effectively with customers and team members.

Qualifications

• Two-year electrical technical degree required.
• Bachelor's in EE or Engineering Technology preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English.
• Must pass background and drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Start-up, commissioning, maintenance and repair of LV/MV drives on site.
• Coordinate with customers and technicians to ensure service quality.
• Travel up to 50% and stay overnight as needed.

Skills

English communication

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Customer service

Team coordination

Root cause analysis

Education

Two-year electrical technical degree

Bachelor's degree in EE or Engineering Technology

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Shermco Industries is accredited by NETA and has one of the largest field services divisions in the industry, representing many major manufacturers.We are looking for candidates with experience or aptitude for developing skills in the area of low and medium voltage variable frequency drives and soft starts. The ideal candidate is a factory-trained Drives Technician with automation experience who has been formally factory trained and certified by a major manufacturer for repair of low and medium-voltage Drive systems.This position is highly technical and hands on. It requires flexibility in critical thinking and troubleshooting as well as attention to detail in executing manufacturer recommended preventative maintenance.Shermco Industries is seeking a Senior Drives Engineer. This position will require up to 50% travel.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to work frequently with other NETA technicians on a wide variety of equipment. The job will not exclusively be for troubleshooting drives.
• Start-up and commissioning, preventative maintenance, installation and repair services of complex AC low and medium voltage variable frequency drives systems (Allen Bradley, ABB, Teco, Toshiba, TMEIC, Siemens-Robicon, etc.) onsite at customer locations.
• Communicate regularly with customer on troubleshooting analysis and recommendations and obtain approval to implement recommendations.
• Successfully perform complex drives system work scope as a lead technician to customer’s satisfaction
• Must be able to work overtime, and available for periodic overnight travel, for up to a few weeks at a time.

Qualifications

• 2 Year Electrical Technical degree program; prefer a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology, or equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
• Must be able to clearly communicate in English via verbal and written methods, and effectively communicate directly to customers and co-workers.
• Must have strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Must be able to work SAFELY around high-voltage electricity.
• Excellent customer service and people skills, as you might be the single point of contact when onsite in most service situations.
• Ability to coordinate between multiple customer, vendor and manufacturer contacts to support job execution.
• Professional attitude and skills including being a self-starter, organized, motivated, and a problem solver with a positive personality and personal drive.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check
• All offers are conditioned on acceptable results from a background check and drug and alcohol screening
• Must be available to work overtime and travel out of town periodically.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, drive regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations. Must be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.
• Must be available for periodic domestic travel; international travel a plus and U.S. passport desired.
• Able to read, speak, and write English

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 $80,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.