Electrical Engineering Technician I

Northeast Power Systems, Inc. (NEPSI) is the leading global provider of medium-voltage metal-enclosed power capacitor banks and harmonic filter banks for use on electric power systems. In 2020, NEPSI was acquired by American Superconductor (AMSC). AMSC, a publicly traded corporation, is a leading supplier of STATCOM systems into the renewables and utilities industries. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMSC, NEPSI will continue to provide the highest quality and most innovative reactive power solutions.

NEPSI is currently seeking two (2) Electrical Engineering Tech I.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY

· Assemble and wire control panels by referring to shop drawings and instructions.

· Start-up, commission, service, maintain, and trouble-shoot NEPSI products, such as capacitor banks and filter banks, MVTVSS, snubbers, and MSP’s.

· Select specified wires to route and terminate according to instructions and drawings.

· Label wires per instructions provided.

· Properly cut, splice, lug, terminate, and label all wiring.

· Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, control drawings, or products specifications to determine sequence and methods of assembly, basic wiring, and installing of components and hardware.

· Ensure proper components are installed in appropriate sequence, per established methods, instructions, and drawings.

· Ensure proper clearances between front panel and back panel components.

· Install components such as relays, controllers, plc’s/hmi, fuse blocks, fuses, i/o devices, circuit breakers, terminal blocks, Panduit, lights, indicators, switches.

· Perform process audits as requested.

· Understand and comply with NEPSI quality system requirements.

· Perform basic testing and debugging of wiring circuits as required.

· Adhere to NEPSI and customer’s site safety requirements, including drug screening when requested.

· Communicate with customers regarding troubleshooting, testing, maintenance, and commissioning of NEPSI equipment.

· Travel required.

The successful candidate must have a valid passport and driver’s license.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

To perform this duty, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and preferences listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required:

EDUCATION/LICENSURE CREDENTIALS

Required: Associate’s degree in electrical engineering preferred

EXPERIENCE

Required: Background or prior job experience in electrical control circuit design and operation.

SPECIAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

Required: Ability to read blueprints; Ability to operate basic hand tools; Knowledge of high voltage distribution design and systems including established safety protocol and procedures; Ability to collaborate and communicate with customers, must be able to work under pressure.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/HAZARDOUS WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential work functions.

Physical Demands

Standing

Walking

Lifting

Talking

Physical Strength

Sedentary work

Medium work

Lifting up to 50 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Queensbury, NY 12804 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Queensbury, NY 12804: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $38