Regional Field Service Engineer | Atlanta, GA (Home Most Weekends) - Johnson Service Group

Johnson Service Group, a nationally recognized staffing firm, is targeting a High Voltage Field Service Engineer | Atlanta, GA (Home Most Weekends) for our industrial power generation clients, local to the Atlanta, Boston, Portland and/or Las Vegas, and surrounding areas. The incumbent would be responsible for planning, executing and leading technical field assignments including installations, modifications, testing and commissioning of high voltage equipment. 

 

• Self-directed travel schedule | Schedule available in advance
• Direct hire
• Full benefits
• Cost of living & merit increases
• Unlimited upward mobility
• Travel: Home most weekends | Typically within several hours of your home-based facility | Travel to customer sites & service center – remainder of time can be spent remote.

Responsibilities:

• Execute and supervise the installations of high voltage power delivery/distribution equipment, performing field operations, troubleshoot and repair equipment while performing preventative and corrective maintenance (this includes protection relays, HV switches, breakers, etc.)
• Perform field tests, SF6 leak detection, gas analysis, timing, contact resistance and power factors while documenting said tests and conducting inspections to determine necessary repairs, additional resources, and equipment recommendations.
• While this serves as an independent role, responsible for supervising additional contractors and electricians, while assisting in planning and coordinating team efforts.
• Compile and evaluate data, maintaining detailed records and logs while developing recommendations and preparing written reports.
• Travel estimated at 80%.

 
Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred. Extensive hands-on experience will be considered in lieu of bachelors.
• Experience working with voltages from 40kV-550kV (slight flexiblity in terms of maximum)
• 5+ years of technical experience in erection, testing, installation, and commissioning of high voltage equipment.
• Proven experience serving in leadership roles within power utilities.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics, along with knowledge of testing equipment.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work within the United States.

** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.