Senior Field Engineer

With over 100 years of success, Nixon Power Services is proud to be the world’s largest distributor of Rehlko Power generators (formerly Kohler Power). We’re powered by people who are passionate, grounded, and ready to roll up their sleeves. Our culture is flexible, fast-moving, and full of opportunity, because we believe work should be both rewarding and dynamic. We operate in an environment where flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities keep things interesting! We value team members who are passionate, down to earth, have a “can do” attitude, and enjoy providing premium services to customers. 

This position is responsible for leading technical discussions with general and electrical contractors, engineering firms, vendors, end users and internal departments to successfully achieve project milestones and ensure ultimate customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Be the technical liaison to ensure project integrity from a scope, installation, and commissioning standpoint.
• Ensure accurate and timely communications between Nixon sales team, Nixon aftermarket team, contractor(s), and end user.
• Become involved in industrial sales projects when deemed likely to become an order.
• Answer, assess, and resolve submittal comments and issues regarding technical design.
• Track and manage the achievement of each milestone within a project schedule.
• Report to Nixon management on project status and issues as required.
• Meet with sales representative, sales management, contractor, and applications engineer to establish final BOM and customer delivery requirements.
• Attend Submittal review meetings; make document and draw updates as required.
• Generate and compile submittal documents for completion by the submittal coordinator.
• Coordinate communications between all entities associated with milestone achievement to ensure completion.
• Attend site meetings when required for complex projects, including project kickoff, submittal review, site commissioning, etc.
• Lead site meetings, as required, ensuring timely completion along with accurate installations and startup.
• Ensure Nixon field service is involved prior to shipment of equipment to customers.
• Schedule site services kickoff meeting with field service prior to startup date.
• Intervene at all points in the process as needed to ensure achievement of all project milestones, and project comes in on time and under budget.

What we're looking for:

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and teach others complex data, process, and control tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite of programs.
• Ability to manage complex spreadsheets.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships.
• Ability to understand the complexities of situations, projects, and positions as well as 360 balances of all processes and procedures.
• Degree Required: Technical School Certificate, Degree Preferred: Bachelor's Degree
• 8 years of technical experience with large power distribution systems, three phase UPS systems, switchgear, generators, or batteries.
• Experience in the on-site power generation is required.
• Ability to travel 40-60% of the time.
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) matching
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization
• Team-oriented culture