OLTC Technical Product Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Prolec Energy
Location: Dallas, TX 75217
Description:
JOB SUMMARY
Provide technical assistance in the development and design improvements of various switch products specifically On Load Tap Changers [OLTC].
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required Education / Experience
Preferred Education / Experience
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Key Working Relationships
Work with design engineers, operational staff, assemblers, contractors and customers
Physical Demands
General office work 50%
Testing, plant support, site visits (outdoors) requiring physical dexterity.
Working Conditions
General office work
Manufacturing facility
Customer sites that are outdoors.
Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
Provide technical assistance in the development and design improvements of various switch products specifically On Load Tap Changers [OLTC].
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Subject Matter Expert in OLTC operations.
- Complete design reviews and improvements of On Load Tap Changers and other switch components.
- Test and implement design improvements to products in development.
- Design and implement tooling and fixtures
- Training of internal and external customers
- Supervise and support service and warranty needs.
- Support manufacturing of OLTC and switches.
- Review work centers for process improvements
- Review procedures to ensure accuracy
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Communication and training of customers and peers.
- Knowledge of customer base.
- Familiar with substations - safety and procedures.
- Project and time management skills.
- Logical and creative thinking
- Accurate and quick calculation skills
- Carefulness and meticulousness
- Customer service orientation
- Interpersonal skills
- Creativity and innovation
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required Education / Experience
- 5-15 plus years of knowledge and experience working on On Load Tap Changers
- Knowledge of OLTC designs (resistance and reactance).
- OLTC operating knowledge, theory of operations and switching sequence.
- Fabrication and assembly expertise of tooling, fixtures, and switches
- Computer proficiency
Preferred Education / Experience
- Technical education post high school
- Fabrication skills
- Good communication skills
- Project management skills
- Capable of completing presentations and training others.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Key Working Relationships
Work with design engineers, operational staff, assemblers, contractors and customers
Physical Demands
General office work 50%
Testing, plant support, site visits (outdoors) requiring physical dexterity.
Working Conditions
General office work
Manufacturing facility
Customer sites that are outdoors.
Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.