PTE Area Lead

PTE Area Lead

This position is based in our Fort Worth, Texas office. The work is located throughout Texas, predominately in the US. Relocation may be provided for the right candidate.
Roles and Responsibilities

• Job planning, schedule management, and task control
• Lead service delivery through in-field work and back-office support (commissioning plan development, QA review, work scoping, and planning contributions).
• Technical and Administrative support for personnel in the field
• Technical and Safety Development
• Document and share project lessons learned
• Contribute to team growth through recruiting and performance development activities with the support of the department manager
• Perform clerical responsibilities such as time-card and expense report approvals
• Contribute to business development through client relationship development, conference and trade-show participation, and proposal preparation/review.
• Contribute to team development through technical training preparation and delivery and industry publication

Required Education/Experience

• Associates of Science in Electrical Engineering or Technology degree in a similar discipline
• 5 years of professional experience in the electrical testing industry, including experience in medium and high voltage circuit breakers, power transformers, instrument transformers, and substation protection and controls testing.
• Familiarity with industry best practices in electrical/field safety and Human Performance Improvement
• Proven experience with Electrical Field Testing standards, practices, and procedures such as NETA, IEEE, NFPA applicable standards.
• Outstanding organizational skills; ability to prioritize and process multiple, simultaneous demands and initiatives.
• Outstanding communication skills: personal, written, telephone, email
• Outstanding computer skills: MS-Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Ability to travel in the US and Canada up to 50%
• Current driving license and excellent driving record; ability to pass entry and random drug and alcohol screening tests.

Desired Education/Experience

• Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering or Technology degree in a similar discipline
• 7 years of professional experience in the electrical testing industry, including experience in medium and high voltage apparatus and substation protection and controls testing.
• Experience in a testing firm and/or engineering consulting firm. Advanced technical or professional degree or related experience.
• Experience delivering the above-mentioned services in adjacent markets, such as power generation, and/or industrial plants.
• Deep background in human performance and safety program development and delivery.
• Staff supervision, hiring, and leadership development experience, with preference given to individuals leading staff in comparable working environments.
• Professional registration or ability and desire to obtain it
• NICET Certification

Please note: Internal applicants should only populate the required fields marked with a red asterisk (*) in the application form.
POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.