Field Service Technician

Job DescriptionJob Description

 

Position Overview:

Provide technical and logistical support to customers for Komline-Sanderson supplied systems and equipment.

Extensive (sometimes global) travel, 70 -100%, including long term assignments

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Perform electrical and mechanical start-up and commissioning tasks. Perform mechanical and electrical checks. Verify equipment is properly installed and is ready for operation by customer’s personnel
• Perform equipment optimization and tests. Record appropriate initial operation data
• Provide K-S with accurate equipment checkout, start up and performance reports. Supervise and coordinate start-up efforts from all K-S product lines and outside vendors. Ensure system compliance within the scope of the customer’s performance criteria
• Develop and implement job specific preventive and corrective maintenance programs
• Develop and implement job specific training programs to cover both classroom and hands on operational training. Develop instructor's guides and lesson plans covering all aspects of training on systems and equipment components supplied by K-S.
• Review specifications with the customer to ensure equipment compliance. Implement operational requirements to ensure success during equipment trials
• Provide field drawing mark-ups to K-S designers for "as built" drawing revisions. Review "as built" drawings prior to final release
• Perform commissioning and start-up efficiently to meet the customer’s schedule
• Coordinate the activities of vendors and other on-site personnel
• On turn-key systems, provide site review to the Project Manager. Perform job site inspections with vendors and contractors who will be performing or bidding on the installation. Supervise all contractors and inspect all work in progress. Provide progress reports to the Project Manager and Customer Representative. Develop and maintain punch lists to track outstanding items and deficiencies for project completion

Desired Skills and Experience:

• College degree preferred or significant relevant experience and aptitude
• Minimum five years previous field service experience
• Proficient in the use of computers. Ideal candidate would have experience with programmable controllers and operator interface terminals
• Previous experience working with mechanical drawings, electrical drawings, and operation and maintenance manuals

Job Requirements:

To be successful in this position the candidate must:

• travel extensively (sometimes with short notice) as required – typically 70%
• organize a project and complete it in a timely fashion
• produce clear, complete, and accurate technical reports
• set priorities
• be accurate and pay close attention to detail
• possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• be enthusiastic and motivated
• be regular and prompt in attendance
• possess excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player
• be comfortable collaborating with others and working in a team environment to solve problems that may occur during commissioning
• be sensitive to the needs of the customer
• possess knowledge of process equipment control panels, motor starters, AC/DC drives, and instrumentation

Company DescriptionFounded in 1946, Komline-Sanderson is an industry-leading producer of highly engineered industrial equipment for industrial, food & beverage, municipal and energy customers located worldwide. Our energy efficient machines are used to convert waste to energy, reduce pollution, control stormwater, and mitigate environmental impact across the globe. We are proud to design and manufacture in the USA. As a result of several successful acquisitions since 2021, we are expanding our team and seeking candidates who can work effectively in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment to help us on our mission. EOE, Including Disability/VetsCompany DescriptionFounded in 1946, Komline-Sanderson is an industry-leading producer of highly engineered industrial equipment for industrial, food & beverage, municipal and energy customers located worldwide. Our energy efficient machines are used to convert waste to energy, reduce pollution, control stormwater, and mitigate environmental impact across the globe. We are proud to design and manufacture in the USA. As a result of several successful acquisitions since 2021, we are expanding our team and seeking candidates who can work effectively in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment to help us on our mission. EOE, Including Disability/Vets

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