COE- eti Field Evaluation / Compliance Engineer C- Seattle (Seattle)

Senior Compliance Engineer

Position Summary

Perform inspections and tests on electrical equipment to determine compliance with applicable codes and standards. Manager large projects including the supervising and coordination of the Company compliance personnel, sub-contractors and clients' activities. Prepare job estimates, develop proposals and manage project costs. Position may be mentally demanding, requiring concentration in multiple projects and activities simultaneously while routinely coordinating the activities of sub-contractors. The Senior Compliance Engineer position requires little or no direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform very complex analysis and evaluative tasks necessary to complete equipment-labeling projects consistent with recognized industry and international standards, local jurisdiction requirements and Company procedures. Routinely perform medium and high voltage equipment evaluations.
• Perform testing required for conformity assessment projects and medium and high voltage evaluation projects.
• Perform power system measurements and analysis utilizing various types of recording instruments.
• Perform complex field tests of electrical equipment and components.
• Perform job walks, develop man-hour estimates and pricing and promote sales of large labeling and equipment evaluation projects.
• Perform a wide range of conformity assessment work.
• Perform CE Marking, SEMI-S2 and NRTL projects and to develop on-going customer relationships.
• Review test plans for NRTL projects and other work relating to compliance projects performed by others.
• Participate in standards development including NFPA, SEMI and international standards as appropriate.
• May perform all aspects of testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems.
• Negotiate major contracts and promote sales of other Company services as appropriate.
• Mentor other Compliance Engineer positions.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Customer Focus Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customer; Gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; Acts with customers in mind; Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Decision Quality Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of his / her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.

Integrity and Trust Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual, can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; doesn't blame others for his / her own mistakes or misrepresent him / herself for personal gain.

Listening Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he / she disagrees.

Problem Solving Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at first answers.

Standing Alone Will stand up and be counted; doesn't shirk from personal responsibility; can be counted on when times are tough; looks forward to taking charge of a problem or issue; is comfortable working alone on a tough assignment.

Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of electrical codes and standards used in apparatus testing with a strong theoretical understanding of electrical power systems, and good aptitude for problem evaluation.

Requires special skills in a majority of the following : - Field evaluations using ANSI, NEC, NEMA, NFPA, U.L. and other standards - power quality surveys - testing and start-up of low and medium voltage equipment engineering studies such as short circuit, coordination and arc flash analysis.

Strong background and experience in inspections and testing of all types of low and medium voltage equipment.

A high degree of communication, supervisory, organizational and management skills are required.

Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients, peers and management. Strong presentation skills.

Professional society membership (IAEI, IEEE, as required) and meeting attendance expected.

Good judgments, dependable, supervise large-scale projects with technical expertise and good business management skills.

Strong computer skills including editing, formatting and using templates in Microsoft Word, use of Internet for standards / products / manufacturer research and operation of computer-controlled test equipment.

Technical presentations and articles may be required.

Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays and night work. Must be available for out-of-town and international travel of up to several weeks.

Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell. Frequently required to sit, climb and balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation and the ability to adjust focus. Regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and / or move 100-pound test sets.

Valid Driver's License.

Education and Certifications

Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and six years' experience; OR

Graduate of applicable Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent and nine years minimum same or similar work experience; OR

High school education or equivalent and ten years minimum same or similar work experience.

Physical Requirements

Light Lifting (5 Ibs.-25 Ibs.)

Medium Lifting (30 Ibs. 45 Ibs.)

Heavy Lifting (over 50 Ibs.)

Frequent Standing

Frequent kneeling / crawling / stooping

Frequent bending / twisting

Frequent climbing (stairs, ladders)

Frequent driving (car, van, truck)

Environmental Demands

Extreme cold (below 32

Extreme heat (above 100

Noise Level (Medium / High need to shout to be heard)

Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors)

Protective Equipment Required (earplugs, gloves, eyewear, respirator, mask, etc.)

Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)

Travel Time Required

50%

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

Our Core Principals : Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

Our Strategic Priorities :

Customer Focus

Operational Excellence

High-Performance Culture

Innovation

Financial Strength

Our Behaviors :

Own It

Act With Urgency

Foster a Customer-First Mindset

Think Big and Execute

Lead by Example

Drive Continuous Improvement

Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we're on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed,