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Vertiv

Project Start Up Engineer

Vertiv, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Overview At Vertiv, we design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. We are the trusted service provider for 70%+ of Fortune 500 companies, including industry-leading data centers and providers of colocation and cloud services.

Project Start Up Engineer

at Vertiv is responsible for leading the technical start-up of large, high-profile orders as directed by the Site Leader and Senior Project Start Up Engineer. The role may require working under direct supervision or independently based on training and experience.

Responsibilities Technical

Render on-site and phone assistance to customers.

Perform work-related tasks according to company guidelines for scheduled maintenance.

Implement Field Change Notices according to published guidelines.

Keep current on Safety Bulletins, Safety Field Change Notices, Field Change Notices, and Service Tips.

Safety

Operate in a safe manner in accordance with published safety guidelines.

Must wear appropriate PPE as per company guidelines and job duties.

Adhere to work hours policy guidelines.

Report all work related accidents or injuries within 24 hours to the appropriate personnel.

Administration

Provide accurate and timely reporting according to company guidelines.

Time cards, expense reports, mileage reports, ticket closures, and related forms.

Maintain individual inventory in accordance with company policy.

Maintain company property according to company policies.

Customer Satisfaction

Complete scheduled maintenance documentation properly and provide to the customer and local office upon completion of each designated assignment.

Aim to achieve a first time fix for customer equipment.

Maintain customer satisfaction rates according to company guidelines.

Attend customer meetings as required.

Performance

Maximize productivity by combining service opportunities.

Complete all work in an efficient and timely manner.

Capable of making technical decisions under pressure.

Maintain productive utilization rate according to company guidelines.

Perform inventory cycle counts according to company guidelines.

Adhere to company dress code and safety regulations.

Meet or exceed on-site response time requirements for each customer.

Understand and comply with company startup/escalation processes and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Equivalent industry experience and/or technical or undergraduate degree.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Professional and reliable; team player.

Familiarity with electrical/electronic test equipment and fundamentals.

Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and blueprints.

Ability to perform basic site evaluation including environmental temperature and general operating conditions.

Elementary fix/repair techniques based on directed supervision; capable of returning unit to full operating condition under supervision.

Ability to summarize and report all work related tasks performed.

Strong skill sets:

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Troubleshooting skills

Safety procedures

Organizational and planning skills

Computer skills

Mechanical aptitude

Travel Requirements

Ability to become factory certified on a variety of products that interact with Liebert systems. Expert working knowledge of Electrical Power Distribution, Generators, Switchgear, Automatic Transfer Switches, et al.

Willing to travel anywhere in North America ~80% of the time. Schedule is dependent upon project work and is flexible to the degree it can be. PTO scheduled in advance can and will be accommodated.

Does NOT require relocation to a Vertiv headquarter or regional office at this time.

This is “project work” which typical projects last anywhere from 6-12 months on average. It can vary based on schedule and progress.

Options for downtime (i.e. in between projects), employee can take PTO, training, regional work, and “home office” work.

Typical schedule is to work 4-6 weeks consecutive and then 1-2 weeks back at “home base” depending on project schedule. This varies based on the phase of the project.

Expect to receive accelerated on-job-training (OJT) and experience due to the nature of this work.

Excellent career jump start and then settle down in a region (if and when you choose to do so).

Standard Safety And Training Requirements

Field New Hire Orientation

OSHA 30 Hour Construction

NFPA 70E Electrical Safety (Instructor Led)

Services Safety Online Safety Courses

CPR/First Aid/AED Training

Electronic Quality Systems

CAR/PAR

Injury Incident Reporting

Safety Incident Reporting

Stop Work Authority Policy

Working Conditions

Travel is required

Flexible schedules (weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Valid driver’s license

Drug test prior to employment; pre-employment background check and motor vehicle records check

Physical Requirements While performing duties of the above jobs, the associate is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or other components; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear and smell. The associate frequently is required to sit and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to consistently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.

Vertiv will make reasonable accommodations whenever necessary for all qualified employees or candidates with disabilities (as defined by applicable law), provided that (1) the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job and (2) such accommodations do not impose an undue hardship.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com.

Work Authorization: No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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