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Location

Us, 50250 | France

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Job description

ENGIE North America is searching for an E&I Technician Trainee at our University of Iowa location. This employee learns and applies knowledge, skills, and abilities at trainee level on-the-job (OJT) to install, operate, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair instrumentation and controls systems used to monitor electric utility substations, distribution and delivery of production water plant, chilled water and steam systems equipment. This part time trainee position is for active students enrolled in a Post-Secondary Level program in one of the following areas : Industrial Maintenance Technology, Electromechanical Technology, Industrial Automation, Network System Administration. or System Administration, who will then work with industrial controls systems and networks.

Reporting to the Manager of Metering and Controls, this position sits in Iowa City, IA.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed

What you'll do :
- Installs, operates, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs equipment for monitoring electric utility systems including low and medium voltage power monitoring equipment, control systems, fan status and ventilation, pumping systems, battery systems, various instrumentation, motor starters, motor drives, controls, valve actuators pull/terminate fiber and PLCs
- Cable and wiring control systems and equipment up to 600 volts
- Determines jobsite work sequences and safety procedures required, coordinates outages and as well as expected time for the return to service, procures materials, completes work, places systems back into service and updates SCADA systems and Historians
- Interprets and maintains wiring diagrams, schematics, updates system logs, drawings, flowcharts and documentation on utility systems
- Configures instrumentation, industrial switches and archives configurations
- Works around and medium voltages (1, 000 and 35, 000 volts) utility systems under the direction of High Voltage Electricians

What you bring :
- High school diploma or GED
- Currently enrolled in an approved Post-Secondary Associate of Applied Science degree program in : Industrial Maintenance Technology, Electromechanical Technology, Industrial Automation, Network System Administration. or System Administration
- Construction or maintenance trade experience preferred, particularly with utility systems in a utility, power plant or industrial environment
- Knowledge of tools and methods necessary to troubleshoot and maintain electrical utility monitoring equipment, instrumentation and controls systems
- Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in the electrical trade
- Knowledge of the trade occupational hazards and safety precautions while working in confined spaces, aerial or elevated locations, extreme temperatures, excavations, and other environmental caused conditions
- Knowledge of electrical codes, utility standards, and safety programs as governed by rules, regulations and guidelines of local, state, and national electrical and safety codes, equipment manufacturers and others
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, control system drawings and repair manuals
- Ability to perform basic math computations
- Ability to maintain records and system documentation
- Ability to analyze system problems, recommend and implement system changes
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with other department personnel, vendors and suppliers, students, staff, and the general public

Additional Information / Conditions
- For this position, you must have evidence of right to work in the U.S. There is no employer sponsorship of U.S. residency or work authorization with this role
- Possess a valid state issued drivers license
- Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally
- Ability to manage multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to use a company issued computer, and work with standard MS Office software applications : Teams, Word, Excel and Outlook
- Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions
- Must BE physically capable to hear and understand audible alarms, detect changes in noise levels of equipment and portable radio communication.
- Capable of frequently standing; walking; balancing; sitting; climbing (ladders, stairs, ramps, catwalks, and the like as required); kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting (min. 50 lbs.)
- Capable of performing repetitive motions as required
- Required to have eyesight corrected at 20/40 to accurately read and interpret such as but not limited to instruments, gauges, and manuals
- Must BE physically capable of entering and working in a confined space (crawl spaces, shafts, small, enclosed areas, pipes, and the like) as required
- Must BE physically capable of wearing protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to half and full-face respirators, fall protection equipment, hardhat, safety shoes, safety glasses
- Working Environment
- Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must BE met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may BE made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Iowa :

In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC), a joint venture between ENGIE, Meridiam, and Hannon Armstrong, to operate, maintain and enhance the university's Utility System. As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, chilled water, and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa and a nearby satellite campus.

Unite with us in leading the transformation of the world of energy ! ENGIE is looking for talented and motivated individuals to create the future of energy and customer solutions. Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity to help customers meet their energy challenges today and in the future. Are you up for the challenge?

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to BE an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. ENGIE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as protected characteristics) as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate.
- Salary Range : $20 - $24 USD hourly
- Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors
- In addition to salary, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan
- At ENGIE we understand that benefits matter, we offer competitive benefit options including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match
- More information can BE found here : Discover our employee benefits

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

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