Engineering Technician

About The Kendall Group

The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.

Why The Kendall Group?

Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.

Role Summary: Reporting to the Production Manager, the Engineering Technician will be responsible for the installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing of protective relaying equipment, instruments and electrical devices mounted on panels. These panels and equipment will be in a factory, production or pre-commissioned status and may be existing equipment previously installed or in-service in electrical facilities and substations.

Exciting work you will do:

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Engineering Technician position may consist of some or all, and are not limited to, the following: 

• Perform acceptance tests on equipment using various test equipment (e.g. computers, multi-meters and relay test sets) and ac/dc power supplies
• Assist with tests on electrical devices in our production facility and at customer sites
• Interpret electrical/electronic and mechanical schematics
• Inspect product to ensure compliance with safety standards, operational efficiency and overall quality
• Create and file testing documentation
• Support the creation of standard testing templates (checklists and procedures) for protective relays, IED’s and electrical devices frequently applied in our projects
• Adhere to RPS Quality Management, safety and work procedures and requirements
• Support the identification and implementation of continual improvement of processes and customer satisfaction
• Support, as required, other aspects of our assembly and design efforts
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies you possess:

• Service Excellence
• Results, Action Oriented
• Accountability and Responsibility
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Safety Conscious

What you’ll need:

• Work Experience: 1 year of experience in testing electromechanical relays, instruments and control devices
• Education: Associates degree in electrical/electronic technology or related field, or commensurate experience
• Analytics/Computer Skills: Experience with Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.)
• Organization Skills: Highly organized and detail oriented  
• Cross-functional skills: Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization and customers; proficient oral and written communication skills

• Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions. 
  o    Ability to see/sit/talk and hear
  o    Ability to lift/move/carry up to 50 lbs 
  o    Ability to be on your feet for 8 hours a day 
  o    Ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs
  o    Ability to climb stairs and step ladders, bend, stoop, crouch, and kneel  

• Physical Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to temperature conditions prevalent at the time; the noise level in the work environment is consistent with that of a fabrication shop/distribution center/manufacturing facility
• Licenses: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• Travel: Local travel to customer sites

 Qualifications we prefer but don’t require:

• Work Experience: Testing and field experience in electric utility and industrial substations; familiarity with performing diagnostic tests using various test equipment including voltmeters, ammeters, oscilloscopes, and Omicron

The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.