Eng Supp Spec 2 - Engineering Operations Specialist

APR Staffing

Vancouver, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Background Investigation, Business Intelligence Software, Cataloguing, Computer Science, Contract Management, Contract Requirements, Corporate Compliance, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Database Administration, Documentation, Documentation Review, Driver's License, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Specification, High School Diploma, High Voltage (HV), Inventory Management, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Meeting Minutes, Microsoft SharePoint, Operations Processes, Power BI, Printing, Systems Maintenance, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Recruiting, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Time Management, United States Citizen, User Documentation, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Vancouver, WA
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Title: Engineering Support Specialist 2 - Engineering Operations Specialist
Job Number: 120013
Location: Vancouver, WA - Onsite
Overtime: 5%
Travel: Up to 5% for meetings

Length: 5 years

MUST be US Citizen to be eligible to apply for Federal Background Check

 
Requires Real ID and or Valid Passport to interview 

SUMMARY
 
This full-time, contract Engineering Support Specialist assignment will provide technical document review support to the Substation Maintenance and High Voltage Engineering organization, supporting the Transmission Business Line.  This position performs instruction book quality review, ProjectWise input, manufacturer part input, and analysis of data for the Substation Maintenance Parts program
 
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 
  • Perform quality review of instruction books and examine for data errors.
    • Read and review technical instruction books to verify compliance with corporate contract specifications.
  • Maintain database of instruction manuals and books; maintain filing system for instruction book library.
  • Create new and maintain/update existing project SharePoint sites to manage craft and work standards owned by the division.
  • Respond to field crew requests to provide technical manuals, documents and library information as needed in support of all maintenance activities for transmission line and substation equipment.
  • Submit, monitor and provide status on various division-owned standards and deliverables for scheduled or safety required updates based on field incidents.
  • Work with technical SME’s to manage and migrate only active/relevant manuals and documents to a digital format and notify field personnel of updates and network locations.
  • Research library records, ProjectWise, Asset Suite, and other sources to meet requests for instruction manuals that match or are cross-references for equipment needing repair or replacement.
  • File instruction books and upload information into ProjectWise.
  • From vendor-supplied files, upload and maintain the instruction book database
  • Work with Equipment Specialists to identify new parts to be stocked.
  • Assist Equipment Specialists in data review and analysis.  Use Asset Suite and Power BI tools as necessary.
  • Input equipment data into Cascade.
    • Update system with equipment-specific data concerning equipment specifications.
  • Catalog new spare parts in the BES system and review data, make necessary corrections as needed.
  • Consolidate technical results into summary form such as tables and report.
  • Maintain library of maintenance and work standards and related guidebooks, tip sheets, and other similar documentation, reviewing and updating as required / requested.  Perform copy editing on documents in Microsoft Word, convert to PDF files, and upload to the division SharePoint site.
  • Interview and collaborate with corporate Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to review, revise, create/draft and recommend substation and transmission-line maintenance and work standards and related guidebooks, tip sheets, and other similar documentation; submit materials for review by SMEs and corporate manager / team lead.
  • Attend meetings as requested, taking meeting notes (minutes); type meeting notes for review by appropriate corporate manager, team lead or applicable SME; distribute corporate management-approved meeting notes (minutes) to appropriate parties in a timely fashion.
  • Serve as liaison with vendors / manufacturers and corporate SMEs to review manufacturer’s instruction and maintenance manuals / books to verify an acceptable, quality product is received. Provide SME input and comments to vendors during manual review process.
  • Submit online requests to Media Services to print new equipment instruction manuals from vendors’ files in support of corporate in-house printing initiative. Submit scan requests to digitize older manuals and materials for ProjectWise
 
Education & Experience 
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Technical Management, Information Systems Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management, Technical Writing or directly-related technical field is preferred.
  • 5+ years of directly related experience is required.
  • Experience must be consistent with the specific requirements of engineering operations and progressively more technical in nature. Individual must be capable of applying a diversified knowledge of principles and practices in assigned technical areas. Requires a working knowledge of automated data systems.
  • Must possess broad knowledge of engineering operations policies and procedures involving material and equipment inventory and control 
Required Skills & Experience  
  • Experience in a technical environment reading and interpreting technical information.
  • Experience with processes, automated records and data systems for acquisitions, accountability, control and disposal of facilities, equipment, materials, supplies, and other resources.
  • Basic knowledge of Parts cataloging
  • Ability to analyze and effectively review large volumes of essential technical data 
Preferred Skills & Experience  
  • Experience using ProjectWise Explorer to access corporate drawings and prints 
Additional Requirements:
  • Valid U.S. Driver’s License is required
 
 
Pre-Employment Requirement
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment screening that may include drug testing, background/criminal check, and if applicable, must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
 
APR Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
About APR Staffing

APR Staffing was born from the merger of two well-respected technical staffing firms in Portland. ieSolutions and Data Resource Group. Both companies have recently been award winners for the Portland Business Journal's Fastest-Growing Private Companies. The two firms, now as APR Staffing, make for one of the fastest-growing and most-respected professional and technical staffing companies in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
 
Collaborating with our customers, we augment their workforce with technical and administrative professionals. We provide only high-caliber, professional-grade resources throughout the Pacific Northwest.
 

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