Field Engineering Assistant
Walnut Creek, California
Overview
At FM Global, we work with many of the world’s largest organizations to help protect their commercial and industrial property against threats. Our field engineers specialize in a wide range of disciplines, including electrical, mechanical, chemical, civil and industrial engineering, as well as fire protection.
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Full Time
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Level: Mid
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Travel: Yes
Success Profile
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- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Ensures Accountability
- Technical Knowledge
- Communicates Effectively
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
Testimonial
I PLAY A PART IN BUILDING A BRIGHT FUTURE THAT CAN WEATHER ANY STORM.
Many times, the safety of entire communities is influenced by our work. On one project in Florida, I worked with a client to make sure a critical 911 communications facility would be operable during and after a Category 5 hurricane. Advising them on things like how to protect vital generator systems and helping them make costeffective design decisions, I had a hand in building something truly substantial. In the end, our client was happy to have a partner that understood and worked with them to meet their unique needs.
Gabriel — Engineering Specialist — Employee Since 2007
Benefits
Responsibilities
More information about this job:
Overview:
The San Francisco Operation's Engineering Processing Department in Walnut Creek, CA and Bellevue, WA has an immediate opening for a Field Engineer Assistant I. The Jurisdictional Engineering Assistant will support the timely delivery of jurisdictional services by scheduling inspection visits. This role requires someone with strong interpersonal skills who can communicate clearly with a variety of clients.
Responsibilities:
This role primarily includes scheduling for jurisdictional consultants. Scheduling includes contacting clients via phone and email, understanding the various types of visit requirements and due dates, and maintaining Outlook calendars for consultants to ensure productivity is maintained. Incumbents require strong customer service skills and interact with clients daily.
The Engineering Assistant must gain an understanding of jurisdictional information that includes the
requirements of each state, location information, the type of jurisdictional inspections and any special
instructions mentioned in company directives.
Qualifications:
- College degree preferred, required High School diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of administrative experience supporting a work group and/or manager
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good problem solving and attention to detail
- Strong organization, time management and prioritization skills
- Advance working knowledge of Microsoft Office especially Excel and Outlook
- Customer oriented and able to work well in teams as well as the ability to adapt and understand
cultural differences
We offer our employees a wide range of benefits including career long learning opportunities, tuition reimbursement, 401 (k), pension, flexible schedules, rich health and well-being programs, generous time off allowances, volunteer days and so much more!
FM Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.
