Power Electronics Tech II

Job Description

ROLE – Power Electronics Tech II

Power Electronics Technician II reports to the Service Manager. Receives general supervision from customer representatives who provide instruction and assign work onsite. Assists and/or works under the direction of a 741 Automation Field Engineer to fault find and troubleshoot automated and electrical control systems associated with power electronics functional specification.

Core Role: Install, diagnose faults, test, repair and maintain power electronics (e.g. Variable Frequency Drives, AFE, DC / DC converters) and their associated supporting devices.

Experience: Five years of experience in industrial, electrical, and/or power electronic repair and maintenance or a related field, as well as:

o Safety practices and precautions observed in industrial environments. (e.g. O&E, chemical, food processing and product plants)

o Has held a position as an Electronic Technician I or similar role.

o Hands-on experience with electronic device testing and circuitry.

o Use of electrical meters and diagnostic testing tools.

o Microsoft Office and software-based diagnostics tools.

o Use of Power Electronic or PLC PC diagnostic and monitoring software tools.

Educational Preference:

• An associates degree in electronics or a certificate from a recognized school above the high school level in electronics or electrical engineering may be substituted for the required experience.

Job Specification:

• In House – Assists 741 Solutions with production and repair.

o Complies with safety practices, department assembly, repair and test procedures.

o Performs troubleshooting and testing as directed by production, assembly, and repair supervisors.

o Documents scope of work, time, and test results as required by production and assembly procedures.

• Field Service – Provide services on customer job sites.

o Communicates scope of work with customer representatives and ensures work is performed in accordance with customer safety practices, policies and procedures.

o Supervises, provides guidance, and assists with training of Electronic Power Tech I personnel.

o Diagnoses faults and failure of power electronic devices and their supporting components though the use of power electronic manufacturer software tools and diagnostic procedures.

o Replaces defective parts in the repairing and maintenance of power electronic components.

o Documents scope of work performed, materials used, and time on a service ticket.

o Documents expenses incurred during travel and through the completion of the services rendered.

o Submits service tickets and expenses within 24 hours of completing services.

o Writes service reports to undocumented test methods and procedures used resolve faults and failures. Submits reports to Service Manager for review.

o Writes detailed service reports on the jobsite when requested by the customer and/or when additional documentation is required. The time spent completing service reports both onsite and offsite are deemed billable. In the instance that staying onsite will interfere with ongoing operations and/or departure of a vessel, the service report can be completed offsite upon customer approval.

o Communicates and assists Automations Field Engineer when scope of work elevates to automated control system diagnostics and/or integrity testing of the automated system functional specifications.

o Assists with assessments to maintain inventory of power electronic components and/or electrical equipment for vendors.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Power Electronic Technicians stand for prolonged periods of time.

• Travel to domestic and international work locations on a waiting to engage basis

• Exposure to hazards associated with the maintenance and repair of low voltage power electronics and Switchgear.

• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of the basic principles, theories, maintenance, and repair practices associated with Power Electronics and their associated controllers.

• Knowledge of the safety practices and precautions required to minimize and mitigate risks associated with the diagnosis, repair, and testing of power electronic components.

• Knowledge of calibration and tuning of power electronic components.

• Use of hand-held tools, wire strippers, crimpers, screwdrivers, and torque wrenches.

• Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules, regulations, procedures, guidelines, policies, etc. governing work environments and assigned work scope.

• Ability to research and gather information required to accomplish assigned scope of work by examining historical maintenance records and technical manuals.

• Ability to provide verbal, written instructions, procedures, guidelines, and policies, etc. to customers and 741 Solutions personnel onsite.

• Ability to deal tactfully with customers and colleagues in a time-critical production environment.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and determine when additional support is required to accomplish assigned scope of work.

• Ability to communicate with onsite customer representatives to effectively plan and execute approved scope of work.

• Ability to provide accurate accounts of service details and reports in legible written form.

Company Description

The ten year old company provides electrical engineering services, products and solutions to industrial clients in energy generation, oil & gas extraction, refining, chemical, maritime, and renewable energy sectors. Specializing in variable frequency drives and other motor controls. Technicians perform factory-grade depot repairs and field service repairs at clients' request.

Full-time