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High Voltage Engineer
Summary
Title:High Voltage Engineer
ID:1004
Department:Operations
Description

Job Description: High Voltage Engineer, KEMA Labs Chalfont

 

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Director US Lab, develop and implement the High Voltage Laboratory (HVL) business for CESI & KEMA Labs North American market. This position is responsible for assuring the work of the High Voltage Laboratory is performed in a safe, efficient manner and in accordance with all KEMA-Powertest and industry standards.

Position Description:

  • Under the direction of the Director US Lab:
    • Conduct business development activities to create and grow revenue for the HVL North American market
    • Develop new HVL product lines and offerings
    • Prepare & implement go-to market plans & processes for HVL product lines and offerings
    • Participate as a technical expert in Industry Standards working groups to promote CESI & KEMA Labs business & technical interests
  • Conduct all HVL testing activities for the KEMA Labs Chalfont operation
    • Identify equipment requirements to conduct each test and manage Test Operators, Technicians and other support personnel to successfully execute Customers’ test programs.
    • Manage Customer expectations before, during and after the test program evolution. Act as the single point of contact with the Customer representatives during the conduct of the test program at the KEMA Labs – Chalfont facility.
    • Identify and prepare circuits and sequences including measuring equipment and systems to meet test requirements using industry standards and/or Customer’s test plans.
    • Assure all requirements of the KEMA Labs – Chalfont HSE and Quality Management programs are strictly adhered to during the test program.
  • Review Customer Quotes for technical requirements, facility adequacy, HVL skills requirements and provide information to the Sales Engineer for incorporation in the Quote and Purchase Order. Contact the Customer as required, clarifying or resolving discrepancies, open issues, questions, etc. Assure requirements are incorporated in the final Quote and Purchase Order and advise the Director US Lab regarding readiness for approval of the Quote and Purchase Order.
  • Develop test programs and assure all necessary requirements and conditions stipulated in the approved Quote and Purchase Order are incorporated in the test program.
  • Monitor test program preparation and execution to ensure safety of the personnel and equipment utilized in conducting each test evolution. Provide technical direction to Test Operations personnel as necessary.
  • Coordinate all operational, technical and resource issues with Chalfont High Power Test Laboratory Manager.
  • Analyze the test results, prepare a comprehensive written Test Report and/or review the test results with the Customer. Assure accuracy of the Test Report and compliance with all applicable industry standards and Customer requirements as described in the Quote, Purchase Order and Test Plans.
  • Assure that all written Test Reports strictly adhere to all requirements of the KEMA Labs – Chalfont Quality Management programs.
  • Maintain current working knowledge of applicable ANSI, IEEE, IEC, UL and other standards for electrical/mechanical equipment.
  • Coordinate all HVL scheduling activities with Chalfont Scheduling Engineer
  • Perform the duties of Operators and Technicians as operating conditions warrant.
  • Develop new and improved test procedures, operations processes, training curriculum, equipment and test technologies, etc.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Director US Lab

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering.
  • Knowledge of three-phase AC power circuits and circuit elements. Principles and calculations.
  • Knowledge of DC power circuits and circuit elements. Principles and calculations.
  • Ability to choose circuit components based on desired current and voltage parameters
  • Knowledge of working principles of current and voltage measuring equipment
  • Understanding principles of power generation, transmission and distribution
  • Demonstrated customer relationship skills
  • Demonstrated oral & written communications skills
  • Proficiency in MS office

Desired:

  • Minimum 15 years of experience in high voltage testing of utility scale electrical/mechanical equipment
  • Working knowledge of applicable ANSI, IEEE, IEC, UL and other standards for electrical/mechanical equipment.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal communications skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment

 

Work Environment:

This position requires an individual who can adapt to changing situations based on the quantity of work, the demands of customers and management. The position requires an individual who can devote the required amount of time to successfully accomplish the short- and long-term goals of the organization.

The position is exempt from overtime, however evening work and weekend work is to be expected.

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