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Dear Engineers, Technologists, and Other Enthusiasts,

Please take a look at the following detailed job description for an International Field Service Engineer for the Power Generation Industry and let me know if you are interested in applying for this outstanding career opportunity. If you have referrals or suggestions, please contact me, as well. You are welcome to forward this document.

Thank you,

Nicholas Meyler
GM/President, Technology
Wingate Dunross Associates, Inc.
ph (818)597-3200 ext. 211
nickm@wdsearch.com
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CONFIDENTIAL SEARCH: International Field Service Engineer
My new client on the East Coast is a leading power generation services company which has retained me to identify a Field Service Engineer who enjoys either domestic or international travel (75%).

The successful candidate will be primarily involved in visual inspections ("eye-balling") of steam generator equipment (boilers), inspecting equipment for problems, suitability of application and remaining life. This individual will walk inside boilers with a set of drawings, using scaffolds or cherry pickers, inspecting welds and appropriate equipment.

He/she must be comfortable inside boilers, (must be able to handle sitting on planes for extended periods, working in hot and cold environments, confined spaces, etc). Will analyze failed equipment (but no engineering analysis on site) and write reports on findings. Will also have a small role in training.

The appropriate candidate will have either a Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience. This individual will not only have appropriate technical skills but also must maintain the personal confidence and interpersonal skills to work effectively with engineers, managers and technical people on site.

International sites are largely Western (i.e. "developed") countries and located in larger urban areas. My client does not maintain any facilities in "war risk" countries. Most travel will be to South America, Europe and Israel with very limited travel to Asia, Thailand, and India.

Career Upside: someone with these skills and proven success has both very strong horizontal and vertical career opportunity within this large corporation. Field service engineering is considered the most valuable skill-set by this company. Almost every senior executive (marketing, sales, engineering, operations) including the President started their careers with this organization as a field service engineer.

Location: this candidate can live anywhere in the United States with a preference being toward the coasts or at least within commutable distance to a major hub, to help facilitate travel.

Support: though this person will be traveling alone, they will have a very strong and effective "back office" support from corporate.

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Formal Description:

Field Engineers are responsible for assisting customers at their plant sites with equipment start-ups, solving operational and maintenance problems and helping them meet their plant operational objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for self-motivated, flexible individuals who enjoy challenging and diverse job responsibilities.

The incumbents will be responsible for providing advice and guidance on the commissioning, operation, maintenance, efficiency, and reliability of fossil fired steam generator equipment and systems.

Activities include:

(1) Scheduling and managing steam generator equipment
commissioning and inspections
(2) Inspecting equipment for problems, suitability of
application, and remaining life
(3) Analyzing failed equipment
(4) Writing detailed reports
(5) Optimizing plant performance
(6) Training plant personnel
(7) Testing equipment

Duties will also include analyzing, planning and conducting evaluations of a variety of technical tasks requiring the application of general engineering knowledge of power plant equipment. In this position, the incumbent will also act as the Company's representative in resolving and reporting on general technical and logistics problems while maintaining good customer relations and protecting the interest of the company. Will also conduct inspections, commissioning or test programs within estimated resources while ensuring that the quality of services will not be impaired.

Candidate must meet the Minimum Requirements for the job:

Must live and be authorized to work in the U.S. (no H1B visas will be considered at this time). Bachelor's in Engineering or related field or combination of education and experience. Minimum 5 years experience in power industry or related field. Boiler and/or environmental technology in a power plant environment or related field. Ability to travel 75-80% internationally. Hands-on, mechanical aptitude. Ability to work with people. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Physical requirements:

Climbing, Balancing, Stooping/Crouching, Kneeling, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing & Pulling, Lifting up to 20 lbs, Grasping, Repetitive motion, Confined Space and must be able to fit through a hole 18" in diameter, Close visual acuity, the ability to work both inside and outside in varying weather elements and handle high volumes of noise.