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Field Integration Engineer
Job Ref: # EB-1804613966
Date Posted: 11/29/2023 12:01:16 PM
City, State: San Diego, CA
Category: Medical
Salary: $90,000 - $125,000

Job Description

Position Details:
• Title: Field Integration Engineer
• Location: Remote (must live near a major airport)
• Shift: Traditional Day Shift
• Compensation: $90k – 125k base, plus Bonus Plan
• Benefits: Company benefits are aimed at supporting the diverse needs of their workforce and making a difference for you at work, at home, and in your future. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits and resources for:
• Your health: A choice of medical and dental options (with free preventive care), vision coverage, telehealth services, free test supplies, tools, and support to help manage diabetes, healthcare decision support and advocacy, personal health care consultants, and critical illness and hospital insurance
• Your family: Paid parental leave when you welcome a new child into your family, backup child and adult dependent care, programs for children with special needs, an adoption assistance program, and healthy pregnancy services and resources
• Your money: Pension Plan, Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, life, accident, and disability insurance, group legal coverage, and more
• Your lifestyle: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), educational assistance, flexible work arrangements, paid time off, and a variety of discount programs
• Perks: All travel perks are yours to use for personal use (rental car, hotel points, frequent flyer miles, etc.)
• Travel: Travel may range from 40 – 50% overnight for training and customer project site visits.
• Vaccinations: Upon hire must provide proof of and maintain current immunizations and obtain additional immunizations appropriate for the facility which enables access to customer sites in order to perform essential job functions. Proofs must include Hepatitis B, Influenza (current year), MMR (mumps, measles, rubella), Varicella (chicken pox) Annual TB/PPD (skin test), Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis, and COVID-19.

Position Description:
In this role you will test, customize, troubleshoot, and commission conveyor-based hardware & controls systems integrated with complex relational databases, client-server software applications, third-party firmware, servers, computer workstations, and secure computer networks. Responsibilities also include review of statements of work (SOWs) and interacting with the implementation team; developing and executing test plans to ensure hardware & software functionality; and delivering defect-free systems. Additionally, the field integration engineer will be involved with project documentation, issue resolution, and postmortem analysis. Key responsibilities include:
• Work with cross-functional teams such as software implementation, software development, hardware implementation & hardware development to configure and test fully integrated systems per executed project SOW.
• Conduct User Acceptance Testing to ensure system functionality and quality (defect-free).
• Review project designs and customer’s business model and workflow with the assigned project manager and identify standard versus custom software/IT configuration requirements.
• Work with software & hardware implementation to oversee project-specific design and custom engineering activities.
• Test, and troubleshoot the proprietary software suite and assist control engineers with troubleshooting automation devices that interface with software & database.
• Provide feedback and communicate issues, product enhancements opportunities, and field changes to the Engineering and Service teams.
• Participate in system design/performance reviews and assist in technical design efforts.

Requirements
• The Hiring Manager is looking for a well-rounded and very strong technician/engineer that can troubleshoot systems (PLCs, Robotics, Sensors, Software, Networking Troubleshooting).
• Candidates must have some strengths in the area of Computer Hardware (SQL knowledge is a plus / true understanding of database querying is an essential part of the job).
• Candidates with experience doing Final Testing / Commissioning is a strong positive.
• Candidates must be able to “Debug a System” after installation of hardware and software.
• 5+ years of progressive, hands-on experience in one or more of the following competency areas: systems integration, systems analysis, database programming, software project management, software design, development, and/or engineering; integrated software systems
• Conceptual knowledge of basic networking principles (VLAN, subnetting, ACLs, Firewalls, etc.)
• Ability to read & interpret electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with IQ/OQ/PQ fundamentals
• The Hiring Manager highly values Military Veteran candidates for this position. He is looking for “well-rounded systems technology” candidates who can “make things happen” and who can “figure out where a problem is” and communicate to the right company person/team in order to get it fixed. As an example, you don’t need to be able to write a complex code or query from scratch, but you’d have to be able to look at the code and decipher where the problem might be and then coordinate with the company Systems Integration Engineer to get it fixed.



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Field Service Technician
Job Ref: # EB-8387585573
Date Posted: 11/16/2023 2:41:18 PM
City, State: San Diego, CA
Category: Energy
Salary: $75,000 - $80,000

Job Description

ABB

Position Details:
Title: Field Service Technician
Location: San Diego, CA
Shift: Day shift
Compensation: $75K-$80K
Benefits: Comprehensive Corporate Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, PTO, 401K)
Travel: 75%-80%
Vaccine Requirement: None


Position Description:
• Performs Service tasks, identifies technical problems and makes analysis through remote or on-site activity in any Service categories (installation and commissioning, maintenance, repairs, engineering and consulting, advanced services, extensions, upgrades and retrofits, end of life services, replacements, etc.).
• Contributes to customer satisfaction by executing Service work according to customer order and expectation. Creates and maintains a good relationship with customers and understands their needs. Identifies new sales opportunities and communicates them internally.
• Coordinates, prepares and ensures that all materials, parts and equipment are available and at the appropriate quality for Service activities.
• Prepares all documents and reports to be signed by the customer representative. Reports work done in a timely manner and follows up when needed.
• Proactively identifies potential equipment failures and requests proactive corrective actions. Troubleshoots equipment failure and makes recommendations to avoid repeating the problem in the future.
• Proactively identifies suggestions for product and quality improvement and communicates them further in the ABB organization. Provides recommendations to management to improve operations and customer service.
Applies safety rules and safe practices as well as environmental responsibilities. Reports unsafe practices and incidents.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent military experience or Associates Degree with 2 or more years’ experience in servicing critical power equipment
• Will consider High School Diploma/GED and 10 or more years’ experience.
• Advanced level ability to interact and communicate (written and verbal) information to varying levels within the organization.
• Advanced level of ability to use Microsoft Office products.
• Moderate ability to self-Project Manage using MS Project or Excel.
• Advanced ability to write test plans and reports detailing test results
• Works well with others.

Company Description:
Our client is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. The company’s solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimize how things are manufactured, moved, powered and operated. Building on more than 130 years of excellence, their 105,000 employees are committed to driving innovations that accelerate industrial transformation.

Why ABB?
At ABB, we empower people with technology to drive the transformation of industries needed to enable a low-carbon society and address the world’s energy challenges.



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Test Engineer
Job Ref: # EB-5045930530
Date Posted: 11/2/2023 11:14:42 AM
City, State: San Diego, CA
Category: Energy
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000

Job Description

Solar Turbines Incorporated

Position Details:
Title: Test Engineer
Location: San Diego, CA
Shift: Day Shift
Compensation: $100-$120
Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k, PTO)
Travel: 10%

Position Description:
The Test Engineer is responsible for planning, specifying, directing, and documenting new production packages, ensuring that both internal standards and customer specific requirements are met. The Test Engineer will be challenged to create innovative solutions to problems, by supplying technical leadership and expertise.

• Provides detailed technical engineering support for test technicians and shop floor assembly personnel in their assigned Value Stream.
• Actively participates in the troubleshooting and correction of all product/project issues discovered in the CS, providing documentation and feedback on these issues to the appropriate internal organizations.
• Responsible for coordinating test facility improvements and updates.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or closely related degree.
• 5-7 years of experience.
• This individual should possess a fundamental knowledge of gas turbine theory, a thorough understanding of standard engineering principles and Solar diverse product lines.

Preferred Qualifications:
• 3 years involving controls, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Detailed knowledge of the design, manufacturing, and operation of turbo-machinery products.
• Self-starter, willing to work as required to support production schedules, and be able to perform the position functions with minimal supervision and guidance, as well as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills and the ability to maintain liaison with engineering and manufacturing groups, as well as project management and customers.

Company Description:
Our client is a world-renowned industrial gas turbine and solutions provider headquartered in San Diego, California. The company is dedicated to delivering innovative energy solutions to customers globally. With over 60 years of experience, they design, manufactures, and services gas turbines and packages that work around the world.

Why Solar Turbines?
Solar Turbines, a Caterpillar Company, is a world-renowned industrial gas turbine and solutions provider headquartered in San Diego, California. With a dedicated commitment to delivering innovative energy solutions to customers globally, Solar Turbines offers opportunities for career growth and development, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, and paid time off.



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Field Engineer
Job Ref: # EB-4295727680
Date Posted: 10/17/2023 8:00:00 AM
City, State: San Diego, CA
Category: Construction
Salary: $85,000 - $100,000

Job Description

Position Details:
Title: Field Engineer
Location: Southern California (SD, OC, LA or Riverside)
Shift: 1st Shift
Compensation: $100k First Year W2
Benefits: Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life and Disability Insurance as well as generous PTO. Year 2 triggers retirement plan that comes with 15% of base pay annual contributions. Bonuses, Profit Shares, and Automobiles kick in with advance positions.
Travel: Local travel
Vaccine Requirement: No COVID19 vaccine requirement.

Position Description: Field Engineer
The primary purpose of the Field Engineer is to train employees on how to build projects in the field and to aid the Superintendent in Field Management. The Field Engineer is responsible for the majority of the layout of the project as well as lift drawings, safety, and quality control responsibilities.
• Systematic training toward career advancement
• Subcontractor Management
• Assisting Foreman with interpreting plans and specifications
• Production and daily reporting

Requirements:
• Strong communication skills
• Microsoft Office Suites (specifically Excel, Prolog, Primavera, and AutoDesk Suite experience)
• 3 years of applicable experience (project management, leadership)
• 4-year degree in Civil, Structural, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management preferred.
• Military experience is heavily valued.



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Battery Technician
Job Ref: # EB-1126053609
Date Posted: 9/25/2023 2:19:26 PM
City, State: San Diego, CA
Category: Energy
Salary: $45 - $50

Job Description

Position Details:
• Title: Battery Storage Technician
• Locations: San Diego, CA
• Shift or Travel: Day shift, Monday – Friday
• Compensation: $45-$50/hr
• Benefits: comprehensive medical/dental & vison insurance plan, 401K Retirement
• Travel: No
• Vaccine Requirement: no

Position Description: Battery Technician
As a Battery Technician, its your role to support the Site Manager of the lithium-ion battery Energy Storage project. Conduct day to day operations and maintenance of the plant to include supporting operations, mechanical maintenance, electrical maintenance, and supervising or directing contractors. Monitors plant performance and is capable, without supervision, of identifying mechanical, electrical and instrumentation/controls issues and performing corrective action when appropriate. Is fully proficient in reporting/scheduling generation with the scheduling coordinator and CAISO. In addition, assists in conducting acceptance and performance test on existing or new plant equipment. Manage and maintain work order CMMS, involved in budget planning, outage planning, plant safety program, plant environmental program, plant NERC program and plant improvement program.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Basic data entry/computer skills.
• Ability to create & maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
• Excellent MS Office; SCADA Experience; MODBUS Experience
• Procedural Writing ability desired.
• Must be able to respond to audible alarms and variations of sound.
• CMMS experience (example: Maximo, Infor, MP2, Mainsaver, Maintenance Connection, NS5)
• Must be able to perform physical requirements of the position including climbing ladders, stairs, and must be able to perform comprehensive site inspections.



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Structure Packaging Mechanic
Job Ref: # EB-8396025003
Date Posted: 6/7/2023 10:17:10 AM
City, State: San Diego, CA
Category: Energy
Salary: $25 - $25

Job Description

Solar Turbines Incorporated

Position Details:
Title: Structure Packaging Mechanic
Location: San Diego, CA
Shift: Day Shift
Compensation: $25/hr
Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k, PTO)
Travel: None

Position Description:
Lay out, fabricate, mock-up, modify, assemble, align, and combine various hardware necessary to complete production and/or first article engine packages, trailers, and prototype products. Perform assembly and mechanical operations associated with base manufacturing, including enclosures.
Work Performed:
• Lay out, fabricate, mock-up, assemble, align, and combine various components and completed engines to package bases.
• Route cable and wire and perform electrical terminations.
• Perform alignments of rotating equipment.
• Install hydraulic tubing including bending, cutting, and swaging.
• Read and interpret engineering documents such as; mechanical and electrical diagrams, sketches, photographs, masters, schematics, diagrams, templates, and other written and/or oral instructions.
• Cut, form, bend, and install tubing, piping, conduit, and metal paneling, braze tubing as required.
• Prepare engine packages for painting and perform necessary clean up as required.
• Use overhead crane to load and/or off-load package sets on and off trucks or trailers.
• Fabricate shop and tooling aids as required.

Requirements:
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year experience using power tools, other equipment to perform troubleshooting, repair and installation.
• Understanding of engineering schematics and blueprints.
• Ability to work overtime as needed & Willingness to work any shift


Company Description:
Our client a Caterpillar Company, is a world-renowned industrial gas turbine and solutions provider headquartered in San Diego, California. The company is dedicated to delivering innovative energy solutions to customers globally. With over 60 years of experience, our designs, manufactures, and services gas turbines and packages that work around the world.

Why Solar Turbines?
Solar Turbines, a Caterpillar Company, is a world-renowned industrial gas turbine and solutions provider headquartered in San Diego, California. With a dedicated commitment to delivering innovative energy solutions to customers globally, Solar Turbines offers opportunities for career growth and development, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, and paid time off.



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Quality Test Technician
Job Ref: # EB-1639480703
Date Posted: 6/7/2023 10:13:13 AM
City, State: San Diego, CA
Category: Energy
Salary: $30 - $30

Job Description

Solar Turbines Incorporated

Title: Quality Test Technician
Location: San Diego, California
Shift: Day Shift
Compensation: $30/hr
Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k, PTO)
Travel: None

Position Description:
Solar Turbines, a Caterpillar Company, is seeking a Quality Test Technician to join our team in San Diego. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing tests and inspections on gas turbine and compressor packages to ensure they meet established quality standards. Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting functional testing on electronic and mechanical systems to verify performance and identify defects or malfunctions.
• Analyzing test results to identify and diagnose issues and document findings.
• Collaborating with other technicians, engineers, and project managers to troubleshoot and resolve quality issues.

Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a quality testing role, preferably in an industrial manufacturing or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies and procedures, including functional testing, acceptance testing, and reliability testing.
• Familiarity with electronic and mechanical systems, including motors, generators, switchgear, and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, schematics, and drawings.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Company Description:
Our client is a world-renowned industrial gas turbine and solutions provider headquartered in San Diego, California. The company is dedicated to delivering innovative energy solutions to customers globally. With over 60 years of experience, our client manufactures, and services gas turbines and packages that work around the world.

Why Solar Turbines?
Solar Turbines is a world-renowned industrial gas turbine and solutions provider headquartered in San Diego, California. Solar Turbines is dedicated to delivering innovative energy solutions to customers globally. At Solar Turbines, we believe in investing in our employees' success and offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth and development.






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Field Service Technician
Job Ref: # EB-1875514183
Date Posted: 1/25/2023 8:43:50 AM
City, State: San Diego, CA
Category: High Tech
Salary: $65,000 - $80,000

Job Description

Field Service Technicians

Locations
San Diego, CA
Norfolk, VA

Summary
Field Service Careers span many industries from manufacturing, to high tech, to energy, to medical equipment. These careers involve installing, diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on various types of equipment at customer locations. Field Service is a key front-line service role meaning customer service is of the utmost importance. Your job is to ensure that your customer's equipment continually stays fully operational.

Travel & Pay
The other key component of a career in Field service is travel. Travel requirements in these types of positions vary widely and could consist of day travel in a local market or domestic travel Monday through Friday. When not at client site, home office responsibilities can include quality control of equipment prior to shipment and technical phone support for customers, among other duties. Salary for Field Service careers varies depending on the position and prior experience, but total first year compensation can run from about $50,000 - $75,000.

Skills & Qualifications
Customer service skills are extremely important in Field Service careers, as you are the "face" of the company to customers you work with. You must have a strong desire and ability to interface with customers and problem solve. You must also demonstrate the highest levels of interpersonal and positive communications skills. Ideal candidates will have strong electronic-mechanical aptitude from their time in the military, and experience related to the troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electronic and mechanical systems. The ability to multitask, prioritize, and be a problem solver are key.

Benefits
There are also many benefits to a career in Field Service that expand further than standard health insurance and 401k companies may offer. Most companies will also provide you with a company car or car allowance along with a laptop, cell phone, internet, and an expense account or company credit card. Additionally, there are several intangible benefits within Field Service, including the ability to work independently, flexibility, the ability to network and getting the opportunity to meet a variety of people, as well as getting paid to travel and gain travel miles or rewards for personal use. You may also even have the ability to be based out of your home due to the extensive travel that most Field Service positions entail. While the benefits for Field Service opportunities vary from company to company, all offer a combination of the abovementioned perks that add to the overall compensation and benefits package.





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Equipment Maintenance Technician
Job Ref: # EB-1749121806
Date Posted: 1/25/2023 8:43:19 AM
City, State: San Diego, CA
Category: High Tech
Salary: $65,000 - $80,000

Job Description

Equipment Maintenance Technicians

Locations
San Diego, CA
Norfolk, VA

Summary
Equipment Maintenance Technicians work at a state-of-art manufacturing facility conducting troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of the electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, robotics and mechanical systems. You will be responsible for maintaining the overall productivity by ensuring system performance is optimized.
Some of your day-to-day responsibilities will be:
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment and systems.
• Perform field modifications and retrofits as per Engineering Change Notices.
• Install, test, adjust, calibrate, and repair equipment according to maintenance specifications and repair manuals.
• Drive solutions and guidelines by recommending and writing maintenance procedures and specifications.
• Opportunity to provide leadership to other technicians by providing training and mentoring.

Pay
Equipment Maintenance Technicians typically earn $65-80K in their first year, depending on interview, background, and experience.

Skills & Qualifications
Experience in testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electronics/electro-mechanical equipment and systems is very important in Maintenance roles. The most successful candidates will carry the following skills:
• Methodical approach to troubleshooting
• Ability to independently learn systems and processes associated with the role
• Must have good computer skills, and be competent in common office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to be flexible and work analytically in a problem-solving environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize assignments. Be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines



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Automation Specialist I & II
Job Ref: # EB-8812706947
Date Posted: 8/18/2022 10:22:04 PM
City, State: San Diego, CA
Category: HVAC

Job Description

As a System Specialist I or II you will be installing, maintaining and troubleshooting industrial and commercial Building Automation Systems, in addition to training/mentoring junior Specialists. You will become the resident expert on the Building Automation System that integrates the following systems through a graphics interface program using the Insight software package:


HVAC/Mechanical

Fire/Life Safety Security/Access

Industrial Control

Data Centers

Lighting

Power Management

Emergency Control



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