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Current Openings
Staff Accountant - Charlotte NC
General Information
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Role Type: Full Time
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
Manufacturing/ cost accounting experience preferred.
Ability to travel to Tazewell VA if needed.
Contact Information
Name: Stephani Rakes
Phone: 276-988-5055
Email: stephani.rakes@pbeaxell.com
Role Description
Position Summary:
The accountant role will have full Profit and Loss (P&L) and Balance Sheet (BS) responsibility for our US and our South Africa entities. This person will review all account activity, prepare all account reconciliations, and conduct P&L analytical reviews. This position will serve as the finance direct point of contact with the operations team for these entities. This position will also have various ad hoc projects as considered necessary.
The position will be based in Tazewell, VA and report to the Accounting Supervisor for the PBE Axell division.
Primary Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
• Prepare full P&L and BS for the US and South Africa entities
• Prepare & post journal entries into the ERP system
• Prepare account reconciliations for entities
• Conduct variance analysis on P&L accounts with specific focus on manufacturing variances
• Aid in inter-company settlement process globally for the division
• Liaise with operations teams to gain better understanding of business
Capabilities/Skills:
Must have excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical skills.
Excellent time management skills.
Able to manage multiple duties and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Able to work with minimal supervision.
General Application - Tazewell, VA
General Information
Location: North Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Role Type: Full Time
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Experience Required: Any
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: (276) 988-5505
Email: mary.myers@pbeaxell.com, jenny.keen@pbeaxell.com
Role Description
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Electronic Design Engineer - Tazewell, Virginia
General Information
Location: North Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Role Type: Full Time
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Experience Required: Minimum of B.S. in Electrical Engineering and 2+ years’ experience
Contact Information
Name: Adam Godsey or Jenny Keen
Phone: (276) 988-5505
Email: adam.godsey@pbeaxell.com, jenny.keen@pbeaxell.com
Role Description
Position Summary:
The Electronic Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing and manufacturing a variety of electronic equipment and systems under the direction of the Vice President of Engineering.
Responsibilities/Duties:
Research, design, develop, and test a variety of electronic equipment and systems emphasis on both digital and analog circuit design and firmware development.
Develops and incorporates new technology into the design or re-design of electrical components or products.
Provide support to field service and manufacturing in the service and support of existing products.
Creates and enters the electronic schematic into the CAD system.
Work with senior level engineers to design analog and digital circuitry, and document designs using schematic capture software and PCB layout tools.
Work with senior engineers to develop subsystem and system level specifications, support the development and implementation of board test processes.
Simulate, prototype, test, and debug circuitry as required. Test and debug loaded PCB’s.
Support the hardware development process from design, layout, fabrication, and assembly.
Specify, develop, and/or implement required firmware or software drivers and test setups.
Perform duties as an accomplished professional, capable of addressing technical matters.
Create manuals and/or technical datasheets for PBE products.
Create and/or modify bills of materials for products
Create the necessary instructions needed for testing PBE products and sub-assemblies.
Create test plans to evaluate and document internal testing of PBE products and/or sub-assemblies.
Troubleshoot problems as they occur and develop logical course for corrective action when required.
Specify and select electrical/electro-mechanical system components and vendors, i.e., electronics components,
motors, solenoids, sensors, etc.
Environmental testing and design.
Software validation and system integration.
Will be expected to be a TEAM PLAYER.
Education/Work Experience:
Minimum of B.S. in Electrical Engineering and 2+ years’ experience with analog and/or digital circuit design; some formal training in PCB design, implementation, and test desired or preferred. Professional registration, other education or degrees, and extensive applicable experience may be considered as a substitute for the educational requirement. Knowledge of ‘C’ and assembly programming language a plus.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employer is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Capabilities/Skills:
Must be inquisitive and willing to investigate and learn about new equipment and systems.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to carry out verbal and written instructions.
Individual should be self-motivated and a fast learner.
Person must be able to plan work and set priorities to meet deadlines and schedules.
Excellent computer skills and strong documentation skills.
Field Service Technician - Tazewell, Virginia
General Information
Location: North Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Role Type: Full Time
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Experience Required: Associate degree in electronics, electrical and electronics equipment repair, electronic technology or other engineering specialty; or, equivalent trade school or military training.
Contact Information
Name: Wes Leffel or Jenny Keen
Phone: (276) 988-5505
Email: wes.leffel@pbeaxell.com, jenny.keen@pbeaxell.com
Role Description
Position Summary:
The Field Service Technician is responsible for working with PBE products to troubleshoot product issues in the Field to resolve product related issues for existing customers, or ongoing projects. While not conducting field service work, the technician will work in PBE’s Repair Department to resolve product issues that are received from our existing customers or distribution partners and returning them in a timely manner. As the face of PBE Axell, the Field Service Technician is not only technically astute, they are expected to be represent PBE Axell with the highest degree of professionalism.
Responsibilities/Duties:
1. Troubleshoot customer installations in the field to determine cause and corrective action
2. Provide Installation and commissioning assistance in support of the PBE product portfolio to include proximity alert systems, communications systems, mine monitoring systems
3. Maintain all necessary certifications for surface and underground service and repair
4. Troubleshoot PBE products to determine cause of failures utilizing standard test equipment
5. Repair and refurbish PBE products to the latest configuration maintaining high quality
6. Assists engineering personnel in the field when needed
7. Assists Distributor Service Center personnel as needed in support of the PBE product portfolio
8. Help maintain all records necessary for the Service/ Repair Technicians
9. Work closely with the Sales group in promoting PBE products when on service calls or training seminars
10. Maintain a relationship with distributors as it relates to service and training
11. Aid in product demonstrations as requested by sales
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, talk or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Capabilities/Skills:
• Must be able to concentrate and have excellent problem solving skills.
• Must be able to use tools to repair and service products.
• Must have abstract reasoning skills and creative thinking skills.
• Mechanical ability
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to report to scheduled work hours promptly.
Field Service Engineer - Tazewell, Virginia
General Information
Location: North Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Role Type: Full Time
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Experience Required: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering/RF Engineering or, equivalent trade school or military training.
Contact Information
Name: Wes Leffel or Jenny Keen
Phone: (276) 988-5505
Email: wes.leffel@pbeaxell.com, jenny.keen@pbeaxell.com
Role Description
Position Summary:
The Field Service engineer supports the deployment, commissioning, and service/repair requirements for the North American Service team. Responsibilities will include training and coordinating activities on-site and in the office of field service technicians. This position will also work in collaboration with the product development and systems engineering teams to create training modules to effectively educate the North American Service Team and distribution partners on all PBE platforms. This position will also work closely with North American sales team to understand market conditions and create effective counter measures and process for new systems commissioning, as well as customer satisfaction with PBE products and services. As the face of PBE Axell, the Field Service Engineer is not only technically astute, they are expected to be represent PBE Axell with the highest degree of professionalism.
Responsibilities/Duties:
1. Coordinate team skill sets to ensure PBE has the correct mix of service personnel
2. Efficiently resolve in-field service issues
3. Deploy Training Modules for PBE Technicians and Distribution Partners
4. Maintain all necessary certifications for surface and underground service and repair
5. Work closely with Engineering and Quality to address improvement opportunities
6. Provide recommendations about new features and product improvements
7. Monitor service component inventory and work with the sales administrator to order materials as needed
8. Work closely with engineering and quality and test to ensure ECO’s are fully addressed
9. Work in concert with Sales Team to ensure service contract packages meet user needs
10. Assist in documentation for installation of product lines for PBE Techs and Distribution Partners
11. Writing reports and presenting findings on a regular basis
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, talk or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Capabilities/Skills:
• Must be able to concentrate and have excellent problem solving skills.
• Previous experience with RF Communications system and/or electronics
• Must be able to use tools to repair and service products.
• Must have abstract reasoning skills and creative thinking skills.
• Mechanical ability
• Ability to create written instructions and implement procedures
• Ability to organize and manage a team of technical service personnel
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