Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description:

Plan and conduct work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.  Devise new approaches to problems encountered. Develop and sustain electrical products offering by the company. Work as a key resource in the Engineering R&D department generating innovative ideas and engineering solutions for industry challenges found at the cutting edge of oil and gas drilling services. Work with vendors or customers for joint product development or project related work. Work on multiple projects, taking responsibility for on time and on budget delivery of proven design solutions. Perform analysis to verify effectiveness and suitability of proposed design solutions. Exercise of judgment is required on details of work, in making selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives and in making decisions about project management and scheduling. Generate test plans and contribute in test equipment design verification. Carry out any necessary test programs to ensure reliability and sustainability of the product. Compile engineering reports and present data, where necessary, to the management team. Work within defined parameters to make decisions and apply concepts to issues of moderate complexity. Resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning. Identify customer’s requirements (technical/products problems, execution issues) and attend customer meetings (kick off, coordination review, close out etc.). Work on internal design activities and technical decisions and participate in design reviews with the engineering team. Generate Bill of Material for the assigned project and prepare Quality Control Plan. Adhere to  the engineering hours allocated to the job and drawing list to be submitted to customers. Support fabrication of equipment including troubleshooting, product improvement, and product inspection. Personally observe safety and security procedures and proper use of equipment and material.  Actively promote safety processes and report any safety issues to proper channels for action. Support existing VFD’s and evaluate competitor drives to maintain industry lead with drive capabilities.

Minimum Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or Engineering Technology.

Minimum Experience Requirements: 60 months of experience with industrial control industry with variable speed drives (VSD’s), SCADA and engineering/project management, working with Electrical Submersible Pump (ESP) application, field service, sales support and technical writing, using Baker Advance Drive coding and operations with induction and permanent magnet motors, VFD application, field service, product documentation and enhancements.

Travel Requirements: 10% international and domestic travel required.