• Field Service Representative (Energy & Power) at Schneider Electric

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    placeLagos
    Date Posted: 2018-10-29

    Schneider Electric SE, a French multinational corporation that specializes in energy management, automation solutions, spanning hardware, software, and services, is hiring a Field Service Representative , Energy & Power in Lagos.

    Essential Responsibilities:

    • Provide outstanding customer service
    • Advise customers on best practice, new services and upgrade opportunities
    • Perform Startup/Commissioning on equipment across the Schneider Electric product portfolio.
    • Perform Preventive, scheduled and unscheduled Maintenance on equipment
    • Track Installed Base (serviceable assets)
    • Submit Opportunity Detected during his interventions
    • Support serviceable Schneider equipment including but not limited to: electrical switchgear, HVAC/CRAC systems, UPS systems, PDUs, RPPs, BMS systems, PLCs, HMIs, Drives, security, access control, CCTV and fire alarm and suppression systems…
    • Leads or contributes to Field Services small projects coordination and execution on customer site (end of life, modernization, upgrade, …).
    • Must have proven skill level to interpret blueprints and other service documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
    • Perform basic audits of customer’s electrical systems and equipment.
    • Document all required information for each site (technical report)
    • Get signature from customer for acceptance after the execution of the on-site work
    • Provide daily and accurate time and expense for each customer intervention
    • Properly document, label, and return all defective parts utilized in the repair of equipment to the designated disposal/repair location.
    • Develop innovative solutions to more complex technical problems that arise during start-up.
    • Research, evaluate, and recommend new products or equipments upgrades that will meet customer needs.
    • Assist Schneider Electric Service Partners in site visits, evaluating technical and professional performance.
    • When at customer site, looks for other business opportunities outside current scope of work and lead them to the sales team
    • Is in permanent relation with his planner/coordinator for smooth execution of his intervention
    • Will escalate to FS technical expert in the countries as needed when unable to solve a technical issue
    • Perform other duties as assigned
    • Can investigate remotely the origin of the breakdown and submit fixes (in a service bureau for example)

    Main interactions:

    Customers, coordinators, Operations leader, Inside services sales, technical support

    Key Success Factors

    Regular training to develop competency

    Knowledge of overall Schneider Electric offer and serviceable assets to identify cross-BU opportunities

    Appropriate tools to be efficient

    Skills Required (can be adapted per technologies used in SE Business Units) :

    • High level of technical knowledge of electronic/electrical component theory. Knowledge of HVAC systems and applicable application software knowledge is preferred.
    • Must be able to perform duties with general direction, receiving only general guidance with respect to overall objectives. Work is usually quite independent of other team members
    • Must operate within division policy guidelines using independent judgment in achieving assigned objectives
    • Must comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures
    • Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
    • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business procedures, professional documents, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
    • Ability to write reports and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
    • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of algebra and geometry.
    • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
    • Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, etc.
    • Handle multiple tasks simultaneously
    • Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds
    • Must be able to communicate (speak, hear and write) effectively to various intellectual levels.
    • Familiarization in preparing MOPs is a plus and candidate must adhere to the strict guidelines of approved Methods of Procedures (MOPs).
    • Verifiable hands-on technical work experience required
    • Certification needed according to Business and Country where he is operating.
    • Relevant experience with critical systems infrastructure equipment (i.e. electrical switchgear, diesel generators, UPS systems, electrical distribution, chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, fire detection/suppression or building monitoring systems).
    • Posses a valid driver's license.

    Education and Experience:

    Associate degree in electronics/electrical/mechanical with at least 1year of related experience, or have 4-5 years equivalent experience in a related field, or equivalent combinations of education and experience.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply.


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