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S&C Electric Company

Develops intelligent, resilient electrical grid solutions

Lead Generator Specialist

Electrical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChicago, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A technical degree and at least three years of experience in a generator specialist or generator field services role, or a high school diploma and at least five years of experience in such a role.
  • At least three years of experience in power plant maintenance, turbine generator maintenance, and/or generator drive maintenance in an industrial, utility, or oil and gas setting.
  • A strong understanding of electrical generators, including generator design, maintenance methodologies, controls, protection, and instrumentation.
  • At least three years of experience in electrical testing and assessments of generator stators, rotors, windings, and insulation.
  • Proficiency with relevant laboratory instrumentation, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and high-voltage and high-current measurements.
  • Adherence to safety protocols and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
  • Meticulous data collection and documentation to ensure accuracy and precision.
  • Ability to coach and mentor team members and set work and testing standards for the department.
  • Ability to work collaboratively, contribute ideas, and support team goals.

Responsibilities

  • Perform technical inspections, create plans for and lead preventative maintenance, and assess the performance of short-circuit generators and their drive systems.
  • Develop and implement preventative maintenance and assessment strategies for generator stators, rotors, electric windings, insulation, controls, and instrumentation.
  • Lead troubleshooting and apply standard methods and techniques to solve issues related to generator stators, rotors, electric windings, insulation, controls, and instrumentation; collaborate with other teams and industry experts to develop solutions and improvements.
  • Conduct electrical and mechanical testing, including RSO, PI, DLRO, ELCID, hi-pot, partial discharge, and tan-delta testing.
  • Set up and operate testing equipment while ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
  • Collect test data and measurements, analyze and interpret them using statistical methods and engineering tools, and make data-driven recommendations.
  • Prepare detailed test and project reports, including methodology, results, and analysis, and communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Ensure project activities comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and internal quality management systems.
  • Develop and manage plans for assessment and maintenance of the laboratory’s test equipment.
  • Write functional specifications, project requirements, test plans, design documentation, and training documentation.
  • Coach and mentor team members to support career growth and skills retention in the laboratory.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance test methodology, equipment, and processes, and drive continuous-improvement initiatives in the test laboratory.
  • Understand and comply with all applicable company policies and rules.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least three years of experience in turbine generator maintenance or power plant equipment maintenance, installation, and/or commissioning.

About the Company

S&C Electric Company

Develops intelligent, resilient electrical grid solutions

S&C Electric Company designs and delivers equipment and services that help modernize and protect the electric grid. Its products and solutions aim to make power delivery safer, more reliable, and resilient, enabling utilities to transform their infrastructure for a grid that operates with fewer outages and supports a sustainable energy future. The company builds on a century-long history, starting with the Liquid Power Fuse, and continues with a global, diverse workforce focused on grid modernization, protection, and control. What sets S&C apart is its combination of a long legacy of technology and strong customer service, paired with a broad portfolio of grid solutions that address both safety and reliability at scale. The firm’s goal is to empower the transition to an outage-free, sustainable electrical energy future by delivering robust, integrated products and services for the intelligent grid.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
1911

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