Manager Mechanical Engineering

Job Summary:

Performs complex electrical apparatus work onsite at customer’s facilities. This includes electrical testing, preventative maintenance, commissioning, upgrades, and repairs to electrical apparatus. Responsible for troubleshooting, training, establishing LOTO, interacting with customers, report writing, etc.

Region Operations Manager or Field Service Supervisor

Founded in 1985, Premier Power Maintenance is a leading provider of high voltage specialty services, NETA testing, P&C Commissioning, Life extension and Specialty Construction Services. Premier Power Maintenance strives to provide a relaxed, yet professional atmosphere that is fun to work in and one truly based on values, morals, and respecting our team members to the highest level. Premier Power Maintenance defines its services in six primary areas:
Safety Training, Engineering, Installation, Commissioning, Preventative Maintenance, and Repair. Our goal is to provide customers with a safe, dependable, and uninterrupted power supply. We invest heavily in redundant tooling, test equipment, and team member training, which helps ensure an immediate and effective response to any service request. We have highly qualified field service personnel capable of assuring our customers that all emergencies will be handled promptly and professionally.

We take pride in our safety and unparalleled expertise in the field.

• Execute mechanical and electrical tasks on equipment utilized in power transmission, distribution, and generation at customer facilities.
• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, and write diagrams to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and clean all components in a substation.
• Must have extensive knowledge and be able to lead the following tasks:
  • Transformer Testing – Power factor, TTR, insulation resistance, SFRA, winding resistance, partial discharge, and leakage reactance.
  • Cable Testing – Insulation resistance, tan delta, hipot, TDR, partial discharge, and cable thumper.
  • Circuit Breaker Testing – Insulation resistance, contact resistance, power factor, breaker timing, SF6 gas analysis, CT testing, high current testing, secondary injection testing, and vacuum bottle integrity testing.
  • Test both electrical-mechanical and solid-state relays.
• Participate in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment.
• Plan, participate, and develop safety meetings and training.
• Must support management in the planning, scheduling, execution, and cost management of field projects.
• The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list; other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

• Familiar with industry standards such as NETA, NFPA 70E, OSHA compliance standards, safety laws, and DOT regulations.
• Ability to diagnose complex mechanical and electrical problems.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Must have strong PC skills including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure to meet goals and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, while utilizing excellent judgement.
• Doble DTAF and Power DB knowledge is preferred, training will be provided.
• Has demonstrated the ability to be consistently on time for daily work assignments, meetings, training, etc.
• Demonstrates organizational skills to include on time reporting of time and expenses, weekly status reports, and any other documentation and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrates the responsibility required to keep tools, test equipment, and vehicles in clean and organized condition and up to date with service and calibrations.

• Must be willing to relocate within 60 miles of the hiring regional office.
• Corporate business hours are Monday‑Friday, 7:30am‑4:30pm, but depending on the scope of works hours outside of business hours will be required.
• Work in close, but safe, proximity to live electrical substations.
• Must be able to work overtime including nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Must be able to travel on overnight, multi‑day,…