Electrician/ Commissioning

If you are looking for an opportunity to work alongside technical experts in the power industry, use your knowledge and experience, possess a CA C-10 license and enjoy traveling, then this position is for you! SEL Engineering Services, Inc. (SEL-ES) seeks a professional, innovative and detailed individual for our Senior Automation Specialist position. In this role you will train and assist customers with the installation, commissioning, and operation of automation and/or protection systems, both on-site and from SEL offices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a distinguished level of expertise in the detail design practices of protection and automation systems.

Teach, develop, mentor, and influence SEL employees and support hiring the highly qualified employees.
Work within the project team to develop project deliverables.
Train and assist customers with the installation, commissioning, and operation of automation and/or protection systems, both on-site and from SEL offices.

Follows processes and recognizes the impact of problems. Creates and implements process enhancements.

Work in a safe, healthful and environmentally sound manner, report accidents and unsafe conditions promptly, and perform ergonomic exercises to reduce likelihood of injuries.

Provide support for other SEL marketing, sales, application engineering, and development activities.
Acts as a mentor to specialists and technicians.
Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing principles.

Understand. Create. Simplify.

Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a California C-10 Electrical Contractor License
• Associate's degree in electronic technology or equivalent experience/military school training
• 12 plus years of experience with electrical power systems or industrial automation system practices:
• Good knowledge of system protection, integration, and automation applications working knowledge of electric power systems and protective relay applications
• Excellent technical training
• Ability to learn, mentor, and teach concepts and technical details of products
• Ability to work independently, accepting ownership of assigned responsibilities
• Willing to travel as needed
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL
• Negative drug test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with electric power transmission, distribution, and/or generation systems
Experience being a part of project teams
Location
Irvine, CA - This position is located in Irvine, CA, where you will enjoy the perfect balance of city living and preserved natural spaces. Located just forty miles from Los Angeles, adjacent to the John Wayne/Orange County airport and only a short drive to the beautiful Southern California beaches. You can enjoy a variety of great shopping, entertainment, sports, and access to great schools and universities. Irvine is known as the center of Orange County, culturally diverse and has an enjoyable climate, making it the perfect location to call home.

Phoenix, AZ - This position is located in Phoenix, AZ. Ranked one of the fastest growing cities in the nation, Phoenix has something for everyone. The city boasts beautiful red rocks and endless sunshine. Enjoy outdoor recreation in desert preserves or shopping and dining in the cosmopolitan city, whatever your interests, you will find it in Phoenix.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data
We anticipate filling this position as a Senior Specialist $160,600.00 $237,300. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.