Controls Field Specialist

Company: Goforth Williamson Inc. (GWI) is one of the leading municipal pump service and sales companies in the state of Georgia. GWI boasts the largest repair facility in the state for municipal water and wastewater pumps and is a sales rep for the largest pump manufacturer in the world. At GWI we value our employees and we recognize it is our people that make GWI successful. We strive to support our staff as they grow and develop both personally and professionally. Position: We are seeking to fill the role of Controls Field Specialist in the Savannah GA area. This role will include various controls work out in the field retrofitting control panels and troubleshooting control systems for municipal pump stations. The controls division is relatively new at GWI so this is an opportunity to become part of the foundation of a successful organization as it continues to expand. We are looking for someone to be intrinsically self-motivated a strong team player a resourceful thinker and hungry to help make GWI the authority on pump station controls in GeorgiaQualifications:This position is located in the Savannah GA area. Qualified candidates must live in or near the surrounding Savannah area (Chatham County Effingham County Bryan County etc.).Although 2-3 years working experience in controls troubleshooting or panel building is preferred candidates with no experience who have the basic education/foundation and who possess the right attitude and exhibit the appropriate technical aptitude will be considered. At least a 2-year degree in an electrical controls related curriculum preferred. Appropriate working experience can be accepted in lieu of a should have a basic working knowledge of electricity and industrial motor control components and systems. Control systems as they pertain to pump stations is a bonus.A basic knowledge of electrical safety and safe practices when working around electricity and electrically energized equipment. Ability to follow an electrical schematic. This is a field service position and as such a good portion of this work will be outside in the elements. Candidates must be able to work in the extreme heat extreme cold and rainy conditions when required. Appropriate equipment will be provided to help counter the elements when ability to lift things that are heavy and work on your feet. Candidates must desire to work with their a field service position this role requires driving to job sites all over south Georgia. The successful candidate must be able to be trusted with a company vehicle must have a good driving record and must be able to drive long distances sometimes in the early morning or late at night. Duties of the position include but are not limited to: Troubleshoot general electrical control panel issues at pump stations including pump sensor issues bad motor windings or insulation and issues with motor starters/soft starts/VFDs. Perform control panel retrofits based on engineered drawings such as: o Replacing old pump station controllers o Installing new power monitoring equipment new pump motor protection equipment or new telemetry equipment. o Replacing starters circuit breakers and power wiring with larger equipment and conductors for upsizing pumps. o Upgrading direct-on-line starters to soft starts or variable frequency drives. Startup of new control panels. Fabrication of new and complete control panels from engineered schematics including mounting components and wiring. Programming/commissioning variable frequency drives and soft using meggers and multimeters. Submit field service reports with detailed notes and pictures from every job. This position requires overnight travel about 10%. This position requires weekend work when emergencies arise about 10-15%.