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Electrical Specialist - Field

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Houston, TXFull-timePosted 5mo agoStill listed 4 days ago

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Location
Houston, TX
Schedule
Full-time
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Job overview

ERock is hiring an Electrical Specialist - Field. Enchanted Rock, a leader in distributed energy, designs, installs and operates smart‑grid backup generation systems to improve reliability, reduce cost and lower carbon emissions, seeking a field electrical specialist to integrate design, construction and commissioning while supporting maintenance and troubleshooting.

Key focus areas include Read and understand system schematics and cable schedules for sites being developed, Communicate technical topics effectively to non‑technical audiences, and Use Microsoft Office, PDF editing, and required PLC and protection relay software.

Successful candidates bring Electrical Engineering Degree, Hands‑On Field Experience, and Strong Communication And Collaboration Skills. Important skills include Read System Schematics, Read Cable Schedules, Communication, Microsoft Office, PDF Editing, and PLCs. Preferred (not required): Troubleshooting, Microgrid Power Generation, Microgrid Controls, and Controls.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Read System SchematicsRead Cable SchedulesCommunicationMicrosoft OfficePDF EditingPLCsLadder LogicSystem Electrical Protection RelaysSEL DevicesABB DevicesElectrical Fundamentals3 Phase Power GenerationPower DistributionEnergy Storage SystemsIntegrated System ControlsMonitoringTroubleshootingRepairToolingMultimetersMeggersTest EquipmentCreate ProceduresImprove ProceduresCreate Detailed DrawingsModify Detailed DrawingsDraft Conceptual ModelsCritical AssessmentRoot Cause AnalysisProcess ImprovementFailure AnalysisReliability Trends DocumentationMaintainability Trends DocumentationDesign Improvement IdentificationTechnical ExpertiseCorrective AssessmentsDetail-OrientedSelf-StarterProject LeadershipCADETAPElectrical Simulation SoftwareMicrogrid Power GenerationMicrogrid ControlsUnderstand Cable SchedulesDeep Sea ElectronicsIndustrial PLCPACCommissioningMaintenanceElectrical DistributionProcess ImprovementsDocument Reliability TrendsDocument Maintainability TrendsIdentify Design ImprovementWorking Knowledge of Relevant Codes and StandardsNEC/NFPANESCULIEEELead ProjectsSystem SchematicsCable SchedulesElectrical Protection RelaysDetailed DrawingsConceptual ModelsCreativityReliability and Maintainability TrendsDesign ImprovementSystem PerformanceParts ObsolescenceSystems Reliability DegradationCollaborationWorking Knowledge of NEC/NFPAWorking Knowledge of NESCWorking Knowledge of ULWorking Knowledge of IEEESEL RelaysABB RelaysThree Phase PowerMultimeterMeggerNECNFPACommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsReliability AnalysisSustaining EngineeringStrong CommunicationPLC Programming (Deep Sea Electronics)Protection Relays (SEL, ABB)Three‑Phase Power FundamentalsTroubleshooting Electrical SystemsUse of Multimeters and MeggersTest Equipment OperationProcedure DevelopmentDetailed Drawing CreationReliability and Maintainability AssessmentSustaining Engineering SupportDeep Sea Electronics PLCReliability EngineeringMaintainability EngineeringTravel WillingnessCAD/ETAPStrong Communication SkillsControlsReliability TrendsMaintainability Trends3 Phase PowerThree‑Phase Power GenerationReliability AssessmentNEC/NFPA CodesNESC StandardsUL StandardsIEEE StandardsIndustrial PLC or PACSEL Protection RelaysABB Protection RelaysSystem Schematics ReadingCable Schedules ReadingTravelConceptual Model DraftingStrong Communications SkillsPLCs Deep Sea ElectronicsProtection Relays SEL ABBUse of Tooling Multimeters Meggers Test EquipmentSustaining Engineering Technical ExpertiseMicrogrid Power Generation and ControlsPLC Ladder LogicReliability Trend AnalysisSystem ControlsMultimeter UseMegger UseElectrical Schematics ReadingCable Schedule InterpretationConceptual ModelingMaintainability AssessmentThree‑Phase Power Generation FundamentalsTroubleshooting and Repair of Electrical ComponentsUse of Tooling, Multimeters, Meggers, and Test EquipmentDetailed Drawing Creation and ModificationReliability and Maintainability Trend DocumentationDeep Sea Electronics PLCsIndustrial PLC or PAC Ladder LogicSystem Schematics InterpretationCable Schedules InterpretationThree‑Phase Power Generation KnowledgePower Distribution KnowledgeEnergy Storage Systems KnowledgeIntegrated System Controls KnowledgeSystem Monitoring KnowledgeTroubleshooting Electrical ComponentsUse of Multimeters, Meggers, and Test EquipmentInterpret Cable SchedulesRepair Electrical ComponentsUse MultimetersUse MeggersTravel FlexibilitySEL Protection RelayABB Protection RelayCreate Technical ProceduresDraft Detailed DrawingsReliability Trend DocumentationNESC CodePLC SoftwareProtection Relay SoftwarePLCSELABBLeadershipTroubleshooting ElectricalUse of MultimetersUse of MeggersCAD/ETAP SoftwareThree Phase Power SystemsRepairing Electrical ComponentsDetailed Electrical DrawingsCAD/ETAP Electrical SimulationWillingness to TravelRepair SkillsUse of ToolingReliability DocumentationNEC/NFPA KnowledgeNESC KnowledgeUL KnowledgeIEEE KnowledgeReading System SchematicsReading Cable SchedulesTechnical DocumentationRead System Schematics and Cable SchedulesThree‑Phase Power Generation and DistributionIntegrated System Controls and MonitoringCreate and Modify Detailed Electrical DrawingsFailure Analysis and Reliability DocumentationCollaboration Skills Across OrganizationsDetail‑Oriented and Self‑Starter AttitudeFailure Analysis and Reliability AssessmentReading SchematicsTechnical Drawing CreationNEC/NFPA Code KnowledgeNESC Code KnowledgeUL Standards KnowledgeIEEE Standards Knowledge

Qualifications

Electrical Engineering Degree or Applicable ExperienceHands-on Field Experience in Site ConstructionTravel as RequiredPrior Field Engineering Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Apply Job Type Full-time Description We are ERock!

Enchanted Rock is a leader and innovator in distributed energy. Enchanted Rock has responded to long-term trends in electricity by becoming the first smart-grid supplier to US energy consumers. The company installs, operates, and integrates its highly flexible, low-cost, and quick-response distributed generation to increase reliability and stability, reduce cost and decrease carbon footprint.

At Enchanted Rock, our backup generators ensure that customers will never be without power, allowing their business to operate normally when there is an outage in the area. Our innovative approach provides customers with highly reliable, ultra-clean backup generation at a fraction of the cost of traditional backup solutions. We seek those who share our commitment to customer service, innovation, and ingenuity.

What you’ll do…

As a Electrical Specialist- Field, you will be a key integrator between Design Engineering to construction and system commissioning. Additionally, as an expert in system operations and design you will be assisting fleet technicians as a resource in maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.

Key responsibilities:

  • Able to read and understand system schematics and cable schedules for sites being developed.
  • Strong communications skills to effectively communicate technical topics to target audiences who may not have technical backgrounds.
  • Computer skills in the use of Microsoft Office products, PDF editing, and required software for PLCs and Protection Relays.
  • Understand PLCs (Deep Sea Electronics, and other industrial PLC or PAC) and their ladder logic or similar functions or be able to learn them.
  • Understand system electrical protection relays such as SEL and ABB devices or be able to learn them.
  • Understand electrical fundamentals with respect to 3 phase power generation, power distribution, energy storage systems, integrated system controls, and system monitoring.
  • Capable of troubleshooting and repairing components of previous bullets.
  • Familiar with the use of tooling, multimeters, meggers, and other test equipment necessary for the commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical distribution and controls.
  • Create or improve procedures based on technical documents and experience of the above items.
  • Create and modify detailed drawings and draft conceptual models from layouts, rough sketches, or discussions. Be creative in taking an idea and studying the details before converting it into a design.
  • Able to critically assess system function, design, and response as well as personnel actions to assist in Root Cause Analysis and continued process improvements.
  • Support in conducting failure analysis, determining causes and effects, documenting reliability and maintainability trends, and identifying design improvement to prevent similar issues.
  • Create and modify detailed drawings and draft conceptual models from layouts, rough sketches, or discussions. Be creative in taking an idea and studying the details before converting it into a design
  • Able to critically assess system function, design, and response as well as personnel actions to assist in Root Cause Analysis and continued process improvements.
  • Support in conducting failure analysis, determining causes and effects, documenting reliability and maintainability trends, and identifying design improvement to prevent similar issues.
  • Support sustaining engineering by providing technical expertise to root cause and corrective assessments addressing degraded system performance, parts obsolescence, and overall systems reliability degradation.
  • Willing to travel in support of work as required, including travel out of state. Requirements

Required Qualification & Experience:

  • Electrical Engineering degree preferred but open to applicable experience.
  • Hands-on field experience in site construction, testing, and operation.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work across organizations from back office to field technicians, from remote work to in-person in the field.
  • Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards, including the NEC/NFPA, the NESC, UL, and IEEE
  • Experience with CAD/ETAP or electrical simulation software is a plus.
  • Candidates must be detail-oriented and a self-starter who can lead projects from start to finish.

Preferred Skills:

  • Prior field engineering experience with a deep background in microgrid power generation and controls. Extensive experience troubleshooting in those items and any examples of previous successes that stand out in your mind. Your Rewards!

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance

  • Company-Paid Life Insurance

  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)

  • Wellness Programs and Incentives

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan & Company Match

  • Paid Time Off – Sick & Vacation Time

  • Paid Holidays

Do you have what it takes to join the Enchanted Rock team? Send us your cover letter and resume today. Be yourself and keep it useful, funny, and cool!

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Enchanted Rock is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

At Enchanted Rock, we embrace diversity, including all the unique characteristics that make us human: race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, and education — to name a few. We understand and recognize that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our teams and our business. The foundation of our diversity efforts is closely tied to our core values specifically our value of “The Team” which includes “Mutual Respect, Openness, and Honesty.”

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