Switchgear Application Specialist

Position: Switchgear Application Specialist

Reports Directly: Field Service Operations Manager

Function: Service

Locations: Langley, BC, Canada

Salary: $90,000 annually

THE OPPORTUNITY

Thomson Power Systems (a Regal Rexnord company) is a leading manufacturer of electrical products and systems for use in the Power Generation Industry for over 50 years. This is an excellent opportunity for someone excited about being a part of a winning team and working towards career growth opportunities.

This role functions as the subject matter experts in the domain of specialized low and medium voltage switchgear products, viewed from the standpoint of field services. In your capacity as a Switchgear Application Specialist, you represent the primary and initial point of contact tasked with the duties of aiding, supporting and educating internal and external field service groups. Furthermore, you will spearhead interactions with the company's engineering departments with regards to field service technical matters. Your responsibilities encompass offering technical assistance to both the service crew and clients in matters related to diagnosing issues, commissioning, data gathering, and executing maintenance activities on switchgears, as well as other fundamental Thomson Power Systems products.

YOUR MISSION

Support Field Service Technicians tasked with commissioning, troubleshooting, testing, commissioning and maintenance of any of low and medium voltage switchgear products.

Ability to provide technical support over the phone or in-person at site to field service team by following a scientific step-by-step process to troubleshooting equipment issues. Captures data and troubleshooting steps concisely and accurately to facilitate effective communication to internal and external parties.

Provide technical support for customers on switchgear products in the Service Ticketing System.

Develop the Method of Procedure (MOP) guideline for each site trip/project implementing a change to the existing system by the Service Team on any Thomson Power Systems products.

Implement ongoing improvement and update on Service Forms and work instructions.

Communicate with Product Engineering/Design Teams with regards to important product bulletins that would affect service, software upgrades, product upgrades or maintenance factors.

Provide and deliver technical training programs for customers and/or employees on new and existing products.

Provide assistance and support to the Technical Call Desk, Coordinators and other cross functional teams addressing customer inquiries and issues.

Ensure comprehensive understanding and compliance with all company policies, emphasizing adherence to quality standards and health and safety regulations.

Build, develop and maintaining exemplary customer and vendor relationships while maintaining a high level of quality and technical service.

As required, participate in factory witness/shop testing.

Works directly with 3rd party equipment vendors to help resolve re-occurring issues with vendor equipment within Thomson Power Systems’ integrated products.

Provide feedback on issues found in the field by Service Technicians to Manufacturing and Engineering regarding whether quality control or design criteria and product specifications. Work with production and engineering teams to help resolve any deficiencies that are found.

Work with the Field Service Supervisor in scheduling field resources to cover service needs.

Travel to sites and provide in-person technical support to Field Service technician when required.

Other duties as assigned.

ARE YOU THE ONE?

Required Education, Experience and Skills:

A Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering or equivalent.

10+ years of technical experience in the Power Generation Industry (or similar industry)

5+ years of hands-on experience installing, commissioning, troubleshooting, upgrading and retrofitting electrical distribution systems including, LV and MV switchgear, ATSs, automation controls and back-up power systems

Past Field Service work history with an OEM or reputable service company: (ASCO, Eaton, Schneider, Siemens, Russ electric, Power Pro-Tech, Zenith, Cummins, CAT, etc.)

Responsible, self-motivated, exemplary work ethic, excellent time management and strong interpersonal skills

Exceptional Technical written and verbal communication skills

Must be a team player and have ability to interface with various levels of management and cross functional teams

Ability to multitask and ensure follow-up on multiple competing priorities

Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Knowledge of PLC and HMI programming and applications (Allen Bradley, GE Automation, Omron, Wonderware, Indusoft, Red Lion, etc.)

Advanced understanding and ability to interpret detailed electrical and mechanical schematics and ladder logic programs

Ability to work independently

Ability to travel if need be

OUR PURPOSE

You may not know it, but Regal Rexnord impacts your life every day. Our products enable the power source that keeps smart buildings running; the fans in HVAC systems that keep us comfortable; the agricultural and food service equipment that keeps us fed; and the conveyer systems that keep ecommerce flowing. Our business purpose is to create a better tomorrow by energy-efficiently converting power into motion. For us, this means creating innovative solutions while focused on both customer needs and our commitment to sustainability. We are looking for creative and ambitious minds to join our team and to create a better tomorrow.

OUR IDENTITY

As part of the large Regal Rexnord family we, Thomson Power Systems, are a leading manufacturer of electrical products, controls, and systems in the Power Generation Industry. Over the last 50 years we have been growing from a small local company in British Columbia to a global organization with colleagues in Canada, USA, Mexico and India. As we are rapidly growing, we are looking for innovative, motivated, talented, and hard-working achievers to join us and to continue providing best in class products and services to our expanding customers.

OUR FAMILY

Regal Rexnord Corporation (RRX) is approximately a $7.2B publicly traded global manufacturer of electric motors and controls, electrical components and power transmission products serving customers around the world in the general industrial, consumer, commercial construction, food & beverage, and alternative energy end markets, among others. Regal Rexnord sells its products and solutions to OEMs, through distributors, and directly to end-users. The company has approximately 36,000 global associates with significant operations in the US, Mexico, Europe, China, and India. Regal Rexnord Corporation is the result of a merger between Regal Beloit Corporation and Rexnord’s PMC business which was completed in 2021. The headquarters for Regal Rexnord is located in Beloit, WI with an executive satellite office in Rosemont, IL.

The company is comprised of four operating segments:

Industrial Powertrain Solutions: (~$2.7 Billion revenues)

Power Efficiency Solutions: (~$2.2 Billion revenues)

Automation & Motion Control: (~$1.7 Billion revenues)

Industrial Systems: (~0.6 Billion revenues)

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a $6.5B publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controllers, drives, precision motors, and actuators, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision tools used in surgical applications.

The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.