We are looking for a Field Commissioning Engineer in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) to provide comprehensive engineering, commissioning, and start-up support for our distributed generation projects. This typically includes managing a variety of DER and microgrid assets – such as solar, energy storage, controls, and reciprocating engines.

The role is ideally based in the NJ Tri-State area (NY/NJ/CT), but we are generally flexible, as it will require significant travel to our project states and factory site in Green Bay, WI, for up to 2 weeks at a time.

Key responsibilities include:

Site Testing: (NJ/NY/CT/MA/MD/DC/CA/PA)

• Instructing customers and others on the operation and maintenance of equipment as needed.
• Start-up, commission, service, and repair of customer equipment.
• Performing OEM warranty work and start-up service.
• Performing testing, calibration, checking, correcting, adjusting, and part component replacement services on customer products.
• Constructing and testing circuits and equipment.
• Providing technical support in product service, product training, and applications.
• Analyzing complex problems in equipment and machinery and interpreting maintenance manuals, using knowledge of systems and electronics to isolate and correct the faults.
• Consulting with product support and engineering personnel to determine solutions to complex problems in system operation.
• Developing and implementing workaround modifications as needed.
• Developing and maintaining ongoing customer relationships regarding all aspects of equipment operation, repair, and maintenance.

Factory Testing (Green Bay, WI):

• Leading the factory test of our equipment, with the assistance of a control engineer.
• Producing proper setup and download of all ComAp, PLC, and controls software required to start up and run units.
• Connecting P.C. for monitoring and storing test run data.
• Conducting tests of units at various loads and comparing them to OEM factory test sheets to ensure similar results.
• Conducting sound and emissions tests.
• Ensuring all coms/ communications are functional for the monitoring system.
• Ensuring all sensors for data transducers are functional and calibrated.
• Inspect equipment for proper installation by contractors.

The Ideal Candidate

• Two-year degree or technical certification in an electrical-related program and/or 5+ years of work experience as a shop or field electrical technician.
• Exhibit knowledge of control circuits and PLCs –gas engine controls, switchgear controls, generator installation, solar inverters, and repair, and a willingness to learn others as needed.
• Understanding of specific standards included in the EGSA certification
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic distribution protective relay testing, breaker function testing, and generator testing.
• Willing and able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Company offers competitive compensation packages and a comprehensive benefits program including medical benefits, paid vacation and holidays and 401K matching.

Application Process

If your experience matches the description above, submit your resume, and one of our recruiters will be in touch to tell you more about the position and learn more about your experience and aspirations.

If your experience does not match this job description, we still encourage you to reach out to one of our recruiters, so we can learn about your professional aspirations for future job openings.

About Bemana

Bemana provides recruiting services to the nation’s equipment and industrial sectors. Our clients and candidates value us for our specialized recruiting expertise, vast knowledge of the equipment and industrial job market, and ability to solve their most challenging employment needs. We have successfully recruited thousands of top-level professionals filling a wide range of management, sales, engineering, and technical positions across the nation.

Welcome to Bemana and we look forward to getting to know more about you.

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