Field Service Technician 1
WesTech Engineering, Inc. provides process solutions for water and wastewater treatment, liquids/solids separation, and biological treatment needs worldwide. We are proud the equipment and systems we design, build, maintain, and operate are making the world a better place and creating a more sustainable environment for future generations.
We have an immediate need for a Field Service Technician to provides technical/engineer field service support for the start-up and repair of equipment at job sites. Travels to job sites in US and internationally, checks installations, verifies document accuracy, assists with new plant start-ups, troubleshoots process, makes adjustments and repairs, works with contractors, prepares thorough records and trains operators.
Essential Job Duties:
- Process and control startup of equipment, mechanical and control system trouble shooting and training of plant personnel with several different types of equipment.
- Conduct shop inspections, installation of structural steel components at jobsite, erection and start-up assistance.
- Provide warranty repair and problem resolution.
- Travel approximately 75% of the time, 90% being domestic, 10% being international, often on weekends and holidays.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Three or more years of experience in related fields.
- Valid Driver's License and a clean driving record.
- Customer service oriented and able to represent WesTech favorably to customers
- Experience detailing of mechanical or equipment similar in nature to WesTech equipment.
- Ability to work without supervision
- Good oral and written communication skills to transfer knowledge and information about equipment operation and maintenance to others for their complete understanding.
- Personal computer skills, e.g Outlook, Word, Excel
- Good problem solving, logic, and mathematical skills.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to plan own work.
- Good interpersonal skills to explain technical information in an understandable and convincing manner
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two year degree or higher in a mechanical trade program, programming or engineering.
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and water treatment principles and practices.
- A working knowledge of controls instrumentation setup and troubleshooting.
- Programming knowledge of Allen Bradley SLC and panel view programming.
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings and written information.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work at a workstation with a computer/phone system.
- Regularly required to move around the facility and customer sites.
- Some lifting may be involved, (50-70 lbs), specifically when in the warehouse area(s).
- When at job sites will be required to inspect equipment. This may involve:
- Bending/stooping/walking on ladders, walkways, catwalks, (may involve heights).
- Exposure to elements; cold, heat, wet, and/or dark. May be in a safety harness.
- When in fabrication shop, may involve utilizing hands in and around mechanical parts.
- Comply with all safety regulations.
- May be required to be clean-shaven for proper respiratory equipment.
- Ability to use a wide variety of power tools (especially welding and cutting) used in metal fabrication, hand-held tools, and diagnostic and measuring devices to inspect, build, and repair equipment.
WesTech considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Travel Required
Yes. Travel 75% of the time, 90% being domestic, 10% being international,