Job vacancy - Powerline technical role

Posted June 17 2015

Job description

Career level required	Mid-level
Experience required	3+ years
Job status	Full-time
Education required	Technical degree or training preferable
Job type	Permanent
Job status	Full time

NM Group is a provider of innovative products and services that deliver turnkey solutions to problems faced by electricity transmission and distribution companies that own and operate large infrastructure networks delivering efficiency, reliability, utilization and safety benefits. We are looking for a linesman, technician or engineer that has a credible track record working on power systems (transmission or distribution, lines or substations). The role would ideally suit a professional that is seeking a new challenge. Based in Reno (Nevada), with training in Vancouver (Canada) and London (UK), the successful applicant will help inform the electrical product and service portfolio offered by the Company. The applicant will also help to evangelise the Company’s offerings and act as a technical representative during client engagements and industry trade events. The chosen candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, motivation and a passion to succeed. Key Responsibilities:

Serving as industry expert to help inform the positioning of the Company’s products and services.
Assisting internal staff with commercial and technical documentation that draws on appropriate industry vocabulary.
Facilitating relationships with existing and prospective clients in the electrical utility industry.
Serving as an ambassador for the company at industry trade events.
Attending meetings as required across North America to further the Company’s interests
Contributing to the total effectiveness of the commercial team, communicating openly, solving problems proactively, offering creative ideas and working as a positive, engaged team member.

Required Experience & Skills:

Strong experience working in the power industry as a linesman, technician, engineer or related profession.
Strong communication skills and command of both spoken and written English.
Minimum three years’ experience.
Ability to demonstrate creativity and innovative thinking.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
An attention to detail.
Commercial and technical acumen.
The ability to work to tight deadlines.
The ability to create strong proposal documents.
Computer literate.

Desirable Experience:

Experience working with technical solutions in a business context.
Knowledge of powerline engineering.
A technical degree is desirable in subjects related to engineering, computer science, earth sciences, remote sensing or maths.
Technical credentials and training related to a power industry specialism.

This role offers the potential to help shape the company and the products and services it offers to the electricity industry. If you feel you have the right skills to take on the challenge please apply by e-mail: christine.cummins@nmgroup.com.