Los Angeles, CA

Ports Field Service Engineer

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In this position, you will provide technical support for Process Automation Marine & Ports (PAMP) in Los Angeles, California, delivering superior, professional service, remotely or on site.

You will be responsible to plan and execute, with minimal professional guidance, complex technical field assignments involving the installation, modification, test, inspection or repair of company products and equipment. The FSE (Ports Field Service Engineer) may also coordinate work with other groups to ensure meeting customer commitments. Since the FSE is often the one who interacts with the customer’s operations people, they may also recommend measures to improve operations and customer service.

This position reports to

Manager Port Service

Your responsibilities

• General: Follows ABB policies and business ethics
• Works in accordance with ABB procedures using applicable tools
• Submits job paperwork in a timely fashion immediately following the applicable job assignment
• Technical: Works independently to install, modify, test, repair or inspect company products and equipment including, but not limited to: PLCs, Drives, HMIs, automation, rotating machinery, low voltage and medium voltage circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear and/or protection relays depending on the engineer's area of knowledge and training
• Performs or coordinates complex and diverse engineering activities associated with field projects
• Interprets technical drawings and schematics and makes changes as necessary in the field to reflect work carried out on site
• Increases product and technical knowledge through factory or third party training, technical manuals and conventional or non conventional resources
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment, applying personal knowledge and experience
• Provides technical advice to customers on site and remotely
• Works closely with project managers to coordinate site activity. Assume the role of site manager on some smaller projects
• Provides leadership in the assembly and operation of lab and field service equipment
• Records, compiles and reduces data for analysis and assists in the subsequent assessment and reporting
• Leads assigned field services responsible for planning, analysis and reporting of projects ranging in complexity from simple to advanced
• Assumes the role of a mentor or an advisor to less experienced company personnel and customers
• Ensures safety and quality in the field
• Projects: Represent the company in conferences and meetings with customers
• Prepares or provides input for technical documents such as specifications, quotations, procedures or technical reports
• Reports opportunities and problems to management
• Prepares timesheets, service reports, expense reports and other documents immediately following the work assignment
• Sales: Promotes to customers, ways to optimize their operations or make general improvements
• Seeks other opportunities to promote customer satisfaction and foster harmonious business relations
• Assists the business development unit with technical knowledge for generating quotations and proposals
• Leadership And Personal Characteristics: Good sense of urgency to Customer needs / Good Customer relations
• Displays integrity and professional attitude
• Trustworthy and efficient
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills
• Possesses good communication skills
• Decisive
• Other: Advanced problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Organized
• Punctual
• Advanced time management skills
• Professional

Your background

• Bachelor Degree in engineering or other technical field and minimum 5 years experience in drives and PLC/process control systems
• Alternately a special combination of education and experience and/or demonstrated accomplishments
• Familiarity with motors and MV power distribution
• Familiarity with port/container crane work environment and procedures
• Ability to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Card [TWIC]
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Healthcare plan
• Wellbeing program

More about us

ABB Marine & Ports supplies world-leading technologies that are driving the evolution of sustainable shipping. Electrical propulsion, data-driven decision support and integrated solutions for ship and shore from ABB are paving the way to a zero-emission marine industry, providing greater efficiency and reliability to shipowners, and preparing vessels to meet the demands of tomorrow. Our automation and electrical solutions are making port and terminal operations safer, greener and more productive. ABB Marine & Ports operates in 26 countries and has 2,000 employees. www.abb.com/marine

We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.

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