Field Electrical EngineerSouthern Power Systems • Baton Rouge, LA, US

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Field Electrical Engineer

Southern Power Systems • Baton Rouge, LA, US

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Job type

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Job description

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Southern Power Systems

Job Title : Field Electrical Engineer

Schedule : Monday - Friday (weekends as needed)

Location

Baton Rouge and various location along the Gulf Coast

Key Responsibilities / Duties

Understand type of relay and test procedure needed
Isolate device successfully from system for testing
Able to return relay into the system without incident
Utilize test set, proper software, and steps to maintain relay integrity
Understand digital logic and decipher / follow logic diagrams
Understand protection schemes / zones of protection
Complete DFR, SCADA, communications
Develop and repair relay test routines
Develop relay settings and program relays
Understand electrical testing and test results
Issue field service reports

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is required

Prior industrial / substation electrical experience is preferred

Preferred knowledge of Doble Protection Suite, Omicron Test Universe, ENOSERV RTS

CDL or Chauffer's license is preferred - ability to effectively pull a trailer

Utilize PPE and safety equipment as required per task

Must have reliable transportation

Must be able to acquire a TWIC card

Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and electrical schematic drawings

Participate in job safety analysis, behavioral based safety observations, and all other Safety, Health and Environmental Processes.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Ability to work skillfully with both hands constantly, independently, safely lift and carry objects up to 5 feet long and weighing up to 20 pounds routinely, 50 pounds occasionally, climb and maintain balance on ladders and scaffold, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push, pull, twist, finger, grasp and feel on a constant and repetitive basis, stand, walk, talk, see (20 / 20 vision naturally or corrected), hear within normal range and perform repetitive motion activities.

Work involves some travel to various job locations

Ability to work in extreme environmental conditions including excessive heat and cold, noise, vibrations, dust, fumes, oils, wear a portable respirator.

Ability to physically negotiate the hazards of a new construction worksite (i.e. uneven surfaces, floor openings, heights, construction debris and poor lighting).

Candidates will be required to pass initial screenings and maintain active status :

Drug & Alcohol Test

Fit for Duty (Physical)

Criminal Background Check

LA Driver's License Status Check

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Utilities

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