Project Manager III - Advanced Electrical Systems

Overview

Project Manager III - Advanced Electrical Systems

Quinn Power Systems

City of Industry

$84,000 - $126,000

 

 

The AES Project Engineer III is responsible for ensuring the successful completion of AES sales and integration projects from an engineering and technical perspective. Duties may include overseeing technical selection, application, installation, calibration, and commissioning of sold equipment for assigned projects. Proven familiarity of electrical testing equipment and complex electrical systems is required.

 

Wages

Starting wage will depend on experience and education.

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 

• Perform duties with limited departmental supervision.

• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.

• Follow Company policies and procedures. Perform tasks from verbal/written instructions; communicate effectively with clients and peers.

• Select proper equipment for any standard job and demonstrate proficiency with diagnostic tools.

• Able to support and provide guidance for instrument transformer tests, power transformer testing, automatic transfer switch troubleshooting, generator testing, power meter calibration and high voltage circuit breaker testing.

• Able to support and provide guidance for complex troubleshooting routines, relay calibration, use of load and power quality recording instrumentation, infrared scanners, medium voltage breaker and switchgear retrofit and testing.

• Oversee sales project requirements for start-up services on switchgear up through the 230 kV class to ensure QPS sales client needs and requirements are met or exceeded.

• Sales Support: Maintain strong client and vendor relationships, ensure all technical work scope pertaining to a written job proposal to a client are met. Assist with sales estimates for new sales quotes and review of technical client specifications. Make technical presentations to customers / end users.

• Stay current with product lines, technology, and utilize resources from CAT and Quinn Company.

• Travel to other stores, customer sites, and other dealer and Caterpillar facilities for work or training, as required for assigned projects.

• Work flexible or extended hours, including weekends, holidays and nights as required by workload and customer need.

• Stay current with all necessary electrical safety training and support the same for Quinn employees.

• Maintain technical competencies, be responsible and proactive for personal development and training requirements for growth, share skills with others.

• Take an active role in business development and expansion.

• Demonstrate and promote Quinn Company core values of Integrity, Teamwork, Respect for People, Quality and Customer Service.

 

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately complete assigned project duties in a timely manner.

• Fill the technical Subject Matter Expert role for assigned projects.

• Execute technical submittal documents, including Bills of Materials, sequence of operations, drawings, diagrams, interconnections, etc. and all equipment technical data, as required, for assigned projects.

• Build and maintain excellent working relationships with Quinn and CAT field service personnel and management.

• Make decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; seek out others for advice and solutions as needed.

• Use rigorous logic, analysis and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; leverage resources for answers.

• Practice effective time management and good work habits.

• Meet internal and external customer expectations and requirements; establish and maintain effective relationships.

• Demonstrate and provide guidance for proper use of technical manuals and publications.

• Perform other departmental duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and five to seven years experience in same or similar field. Or graduate of applicable Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent and seven years minimum experience of same or similar work experience. Or High school education or equivalent and eight years minimum same or similar work experience. Strong background and experience in most types of switchgear testing through the 230 kV class. Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as OSHA and NFPA.

 

Demonstrate proficiency in various third party control systems and platforms, with computer software, including a high level or experience with AutoCAD, and the MS Office suite. Use of the internet for standards/products/manufacturer research and operation of computer controlled test equipment.

 

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