Project Startup Engineer - Abilene TX

Job Summary

Responsible for the technical start-up for large, high‑profile orders as directed by the Site Leader (SL) and Senior Project Start Up Engineer (SPSE). The Project Startup Engineer (PSE) will rely on direction to perform work‑related tasks and is capable of working under direct supervision or independently based on training and experience.

Technical

• Render onsite and phone assistance to customers.
• Perform work related tasks according to company guidelines for services.
• Implement Field Change Notices according to published guidelines.
• Keep current on Safety Bulletins, Safety Field Change Notices, Field Change Notices, and Service Tips.

Safety

• Operate in a safe manner in accordance with published safety guidelines.
• Most appropriate PPE as per company guidelines and job duties.
• Adhere to work hours policy guidelines.
• Report all work related accidents or injuries immediately to the SM.

Administration

• Provide accurate and timely reporting according to company guidelines.
• Maintain labor hour reporting, expense reports, mileage reports, ticket closure, forms, etc.
• Maintain individual inventory in accordance with company policy.
• Maintain company property according to company policies.

Customer Satisfaction

• Complete all documentation properly and provide it to the customer and local office upon completion of each designated assignment.
• Strive to provide all customers a “first time fix” for their equipment.
• Maintain customer satisfaction rates according to company guidelines.
• Attend Customer Meetings as required.

Performance

• Maximize productivity by combining service opportunities.
• Complete all work efficiently and timely.
• Make technical decisions under pressure.
• Maintain productive utilization rate of 85%.
• Perform inventory cycle counts according to company guidelines.
• Adhere to company dress code and safety regulations.
• Meet or exceed service requirements for each customer.
• Understand and comply with company startup/escalation processes and procedures.

• Ability to become factory certified on a variety of products that interact with Liebert systems.
• Expert working knowledge of Electrical Power Distribution, Generators, Switchgear, Automatic Transfer Switches, etc.
• Equivalent industry experience and/or Technical or Undergraduate Degree.
• Strong interpersonal skills; professional, reliable, team player.
• Familiarity with electrical/electronic test equipment and fundamentals.
• Read and interpret electrical line diagrams and blueprints.
• Basic site evaluation skills (environmental temperature, general operating conditions).
• Elementary fix/repair techniques under directed supervision.
• Capable of completing tasks and returning units to full operating conditions under directed supervision.
• Summarize and report all work related tasks performed.
• Strong communication, customer service, troubleshooting, safety procedures, organizational planning, computer, and mechanical aptitude skills.

Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or other components; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell. Frequently required to sit and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 75 pounds.

• Willing to travel anywhere in North America ~80% of the time; schedule dependent on project work and is flexible.
• No relocation to a Vertiv headquarters or regional office required.
• Typical project duration 6‑12 months; schedule may include downtime for PTO, training, regional work, or home office work.

• Field New Hire Orientation
• OSHA 30 Hour Construction
• NFPA 70E Electrical Safety (Instructor Led)
• Services Safety Online Safety Courses
• CPR/First Aid/ AED Training
• Electronic Quality Systems
• CAR/PAR
• Injury Incident Reporting
• Safety Incident Reporting
• Stop Work Authority Policy

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity…