Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a DCS Field Service Engineer covering the Gulf Coast area 

Travel: Travel may be up to 75% with possible 30- 40% overnight.

What do you get to do in this position?

• Manage customer contracts by performing preventative maintenance visits, documenting / delivering reports and provide on-site remedial support.
• Ensure that the customer’s system is updated to the latest software, quick fixes, and hardware.
• Prepare upgrade plans for the customer’s systems and deliver them to the customer.
• Follow all technical procedures and tools for Global Service.
•  Provide technical review of orders for clients and any other proposals that are requested to perform.
• Analyze technical risk of expansion projects and upgrades.
• Attend technical training that includes systems and instruments, as well as application, process control, communication, and safety.
• Support Sales as required and directed by Regional Service Manager to secure orders and service agreements.
• Understand and enforce Schneider Electric contractual obligations on major projects and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Handles overall technical responsibilities for one or more projects, including project specification, functionality, testing and commissioning.
• Perform system testing, factory acceptance testing (FAT) and develop test documents.
• Document preparation and obtain customer's approval per document specification and schedule.
• Coordinate with factory for product related issues and resolve.

What qualifications will make you successful? 

• A recognized Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science or Process Control (desirable) Military experience is also acceptable. · Familiar with the processes and services within the Oil & Gas, Power Generation and Chemical industry and Turbo Machinery.
• Typically requires 5 years of professional experience with specific knowledge of Foxboro hardware and control core software.
• Knowledge of HMI software, DCS system and field instrumentation.
• Knowledge of Foxboro hardware / software and Wonderware software
• Team player with good leadership and communication skills and able to travel when required.
• Strong analytical skills sound judgment, great and interpersonal skills.
• Are very detail-oriented, and capable of leading service teams during projects, upgrade or troubleshooting situations.
• Innovative and dynamic with effective communication skills, especially in inter-cultural aspects.
•  Ability to develop an installation or upgrade, then execute and install hardware and software according to plan.
• Perform system configuration and troubleshoot hardware and software issues on various components of the DCS system as required.
• Specific knowledge of Foxboro and Wonderware systems is desirable. Knowledge should include ability to install hardware and software, perform configuration, and trouble shoot Hardware and software

Knowledge:

• Microsoft Office, Windows Operating Systems, Unix, DCS, Safety Systems, PLC’s, Communication protocols, Networking and System Security.

What's in it for me?

Provides highly visible customer support through the performance of on-site installations, as well as any necessary troubleshooting, service support, and repair of complex equipment and systems. We seek out and reward people for putting the customer first, being disruptive to the status quo, embracing different perspectives, continuously learning, and acting like owners. We’re recognized around the world for welcoming people as they are. We create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for the company. 

Who will you report to? Steve Pattison

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

Why us?

Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive.

€25.7bn global revenue

137 000 employees in 100 countries

45% of revenue from IoT

5% of revenue devoted for R&D

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled

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