Field Engineer I

In the middle of the energy transition, businesses and governments are faced with significant challenges. But the pace and scale of change mean every decision is made under mounting pressure. Now, more than ever, companies need reliable data, analytics and actionable insight.

Wood Mackenzie is the leading global provider of data and analytics solutions for the renewables, energy and natural resources sectors.

Wood Mackenzie’s services include data, analytics, insight, events and consultancy. A trusted partner for over 50 years, Wood Mackenzie’s team has over 2,300 experts across more than 30 global locations who cover the entire supply chain.

Wood Mackenzie Values

• Inclusive – we succeed together
• Trusting – we choose to trust each other
• Customer committed – we put customers at the heart of our decisions
• Future Focused – we accelerate change
• Curious – we turn knowledge into action

Candidates for this job must be located in North Carolina, South Carolina, or Georgia.

Job Description

Wood Mackenzie owns and operates a growing international network of 5000+ sensors collecting real-time data on commodity sectors: energy, metals/mining, shipping, and manufacturing. Wood Mackenzie’s proprietary monitoring systems measure millions of data points per day.

The Field Engineer will work with Woodmac’s sensor network operations team to support expansion and maintenance of the sensor network in the SE region of the United States (Atlanta based) and lower 48 states.

Key Responsibilities

• Frequent travel anywhere in the lower 48 states and possibly Canada (Avg. 4 days per week).
• Installation of monitoring systems near electric power generating plants, measuring flow on overhead power lines (wirelessly measurement – no contact with powerlines).
• Work with team members to pre-plan and complete sensor installations, troubleshoot technical problems and ship/receive new or old equipment.
• Verify incoming data quality from new sensors and calibrate the data collected from the devices.
• Perform maintenance on previously installed monitoring systems in the network.
• Troubleshoot problem components and replace faulty parts (on- and off-site).
• Be prepared to work in all types of weather conditions.
• Locating acceptable monitor sites and establishing relationship with landowners.
• Heavy use of field service tracking software like Salesforce (inventory, job tracking and customer/contract management)

This job might be for you if

• You are highly motivated, organized, and enjoy working alone and outdoors.
• You are an excellent communicator.
• You enjoy a good mix of traveling and working from home.
• Enjoy hands on, technical work that will include the installation and maintenance of field monitoring systems.
• Are good at troubleshooting and investigating technical problems.
• Are comfortable locating/contacting private landowners and negotiating easement/lease agreements.
• Have experience with Salesforce, inventory systems or field services software.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, both verbal and written.
• Engineering or technical degree a nice to have. A bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior experience with Salesforce or field service ticket/ops systems a plus.
• Strong attention to detail.
• You must be motivated, conscientious, highly organized, and comfortable performing within deadlines.
• You need to be capable of working independently.
• You should be comfortable traveling during the workweek.
• You MUST have a safe driving record and valid driver's license.
• Be able to lift 50lbs
• You should have experience with common hand tools (drills, screwdriver, pliers, multimeter, sockets/wrenches)

 Company Provides:

• Company truck (Enterprise rental)
• Laptop, working station, mobile phone, tools and other items to make remote working possible.
• All travel costs covered.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at www.eeoc.gov 

If you are applying for a role and have a physical or mental disability, we will support you with your application or through the hiring process.

Find out more at [email protected]