Field Engineer (Travel/Remote)
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Phoenix, AZ, US
Company:
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services to ensure safety, authenticity, and compliance.
Summary:
As a Senior Field Engineer, you will conduct Field Evaluations of electrical equipment and travel extensively for on-site assessments. Candidates need a degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience, along with direct Field Engineering experience.
Requirements:
Hard Skills: strong technical writing skills, experience with Microsoft Office Suite, strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills
Credentials: Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree preferred and/or equivalent experience.
Experience: direct Field Engineering experience with a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) or Field Evaluation Body (FEB) using product safety standards.
Job Description:
Job Description
POSITION
As a Senior Field Engineer you will conduct on-site Field Evaluations of electrical equipment for compliance to regulatory product safety standards (UL, NFPA, CSA, ANSI, etc.). Perform construction and engineering review of electrical equipment in a multitude of industries (manufacturing, laboratory, medical, commercial, retail, food service, etc.). 100% travel both domestic and internationally, though majority of travel will be within the lower 48 (must possess or be able to obtain a passport).
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Field Engineers’ duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Perform Field Evaluations under the Eurofins E&E North America/MET Labs Field Labeling program
- Review scope of work and identify all necessary items prior to arranging travel
- Responsible for coordinating all travel arrangements
- Communicate with client, AHJ, contractors, and other relevant parties
- Identify applicability of national codes and standards
- Review manuals, schematics, BOMs, site procedures, data sheets and more
- Document construction details and any non-conformances during the inspection
- Assess compliance to the relevant UL, NFPA, CSA, or ANSI standards
- Determine eligibility of equipment for labeling and issue all final reports
- Submit all expenses and necessary documentation for billing
- Meet or exceed minimum billing goals while meeting project deadlines
- Grow relationships with clients and promote our company and the various services we offer
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following experience, skills, and personal attributes:
- Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree preferred and/or equivalent experience.
- MUST have direct Field Engineering experience with a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) or Field Evaluation Body (FEB) using product safety standards.
- Experience as a Follow-Up Inspector is not relevant unless there is experience performing multiple UL 508A training seminars.
- Conversant with UL 508A, UL 61010-1, UL 73, NFPA 70, & NFPA 79.
- Though not required, experience with Hazardous Location and CSA standards is desired.
- Must have strong technical writing skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
- This position requires strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills as the candidate will interact with customers on many different levels.
- Must be able to work in elevated and/or confined spaces. Must be able to lift 30+ pounds.
- This position requires a strong electrical background and understanding of electrical systems.
- Must possess sound problem-solving skills.
- Skillful ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated ability working with diverse populations and communities.
Work Remotely
- Position is entirely remote. Must be near a major airport.
