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Field Service Technician
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What they do
A Field Service Technician services and repairs equipment and machines in a variety of customer locations such as residential, commercial, or industrial settings. Workers in this field can specialize in the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of industrial, hardware, construction or electronic equipment just to name a few. These roles may work in a variety of remote locations and can travel up to multiple locations in a day.
$52,470 / year median in Connecticut
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Full Job Description Position Summary:
The Field Service Technician travels to various sites to troubleshoot equipment problems and start up new systems. This role's major responsibility is to repair and maintain all makes and models of fluid handling systems.Essential Functions:
- Work with customers to train new customers on use and maintenance of their systems at the start up as well as maintaining and fixing any issues existing customers experience with their system.
- Maintain, repair, upgrade, assemble, modify, commission, and provide training on all types of water systems including building of Burt Process systems in house as well as fixing existing customer systems.
- Safely travel to/ from job sites.
- Provide the customer with on-site support for various activities (including: start up / training / calibrations / panel modifications / wiring installation /as well as site visits for quotes).
- Support the customers in problem solving over the phone when necessary.
- Complete all paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
- Support all in house repairs and the shop (including skid wiring and plant maintenance).
- Perform calibrations, pump installations, pump repairs, and troubleshooting of equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Verify travel arrangements with manager when they are subject to change.
- Ensure work quoted on service ticket is the work being performed on site.
- Comply with all safety training (when applicable to position) including: Hazardous Material, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Confined Space, CPR, Respirator Training
- Assist with scheduling your time on projects with management
- Prepare travel arrangements for remote projects
Knowledge & Skills:
Problem Solving /Logical thinking Troubleshooting Multi-tasking Time management Follow-through Detail-oriented Technical Capacity Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Self-starter/Self-directed Team- orientedMinimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma (required)
- 2-3 years of experience in industry
- General electrical aptitude (required)
- Familiar with plumbing guidelines (preferred)
- Knowledge in building and troubleshooting electrical panels and systems.
- Ability to read and understand electrical blue prints
- Ability to use measuring, power and hand tools safely and effectively
- Familiar with PLC programming (preferred)
- Knowledge of electronics, electro-mechanical equipment.
- Experience in plastic welding (preferred)
Physical Requirements:
Travel required 75% of the time on average. Typical manufacturing shop setting. Exposure to industrial conditions when working in customer's facilities and shop. Must be able to handle varying levels of stress. Routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, printers, etc.Environment:
- Typical manufacturing shop setting.
- Exposure to industrial conditions when working in customer's facilities and shop.
- Must be able to handle varying levels of stress.
- Routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, printers, etc.
Pay:
$24.00 - $30.00 per hourBenefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have experience working with industrial equipment such as pumps, valves, meters, level controls, etc?Experience:
Electrical troubleshooting: 2 years (Required) Blueprint reading: 2 years (Required)PLC Programming:
1 year (Preferred) Customer support: 3 years (Preferred)Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Hamden, CT 06514Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings