Electrical Field Engineer at Dragados USA in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Job Description:

• Assemble, Install, repair, troubleshoot, and support plant operations.


• Perform routine and non-routine preventive maintenance as needed or identified.


• Record, document, and complete all supporting maintenance documents as needed.


• Work with vendors and contractors as necessary to perform installation and maintenance work.


• Converse with equipment operators to identify current or potential equipment maintenance requirements; monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and supervisor(s)


• Adhere to corporate and department safety guidelines, procedures, and programs.


• Attend safety training classes to stay current.


• Operate equipment, only if trained and certified to operate (i.e. powder tools, manlifts, etc.)


• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 4 year Degree or High School diploma or GED and at least three (3) years' experience in industrial or heavy construction environment


• Journeyman level electrician as well as mining or tunneling experience preferred.


• Must have an active, valid driver's license.


• Experience working with hand tools, power tools and electronic test equipment.


• Understand schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications.


• Working knowledge of switchgear, motor control centers, AC motors, generators, machinery/mechanisms, frequency inverters, etc.


• Strong knowledge of job site safety


• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork mentality


• Ability to work either independently or as part of a team to achieve results and meet project schedules.


• Experience working with medium voltage is desired.


• Ability to work 8-10 hours per day (on average); ability to work 40 hours per week plus overtime as required, to include weekends and night shifts.


• Ability to crawl, stand, stoop, bend, crouch, kneel, sit, reach, routinely lift heavy objects, push, and pull objects.


• Ability to work in high, confined, and hazardous spaces.