Field Service Maintenance Technician

Individual Contributor

Full-time

Permanent

Vitoria, Spain

Field Services

Projects

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Oil & Energy

AAF International is a global leader in the design and manufacture of Air Filtration Systems, Acoustic Systems and associated products and services. We are part of a global powerhouse that uses Filtration to transform the world.

We invest in our people, and our people invest in our customers and communities. This mutual commitment is a foundation for our growth. So is an inclusive culture that encourages everyone to come to work as their whole selves and come together as a team that welcomes unique ideas, perspectives and backgrounds.

We’re not just innovating on the outside. We’re innovating on the inside to unlock people’s unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and ground breaking ideas that will help us solve today’s most pressing challenges.

We offer more than a paycheck. AAF is where you’ll be heard, be valued, belong — and be able to make your mark.

Our Company Values:
We endeavour to create a work environment that reflects the culture of the company, and we encourage every member of our staff to embrace our commitment to be:

• Professional
• Quality Driven
• Goal Orientated
• Customer Focused
• Continuously Improving
• Flexible
• Open & Integrated

Position Summary:

We are currently recruiting for a Field Service Maintenance Technician to join our existing Projects team within our Power & Industrial (P&I) division based in Vitoria, Spain. The successful candidate will provide on and off-site support to the Aftermarket Service Team for all aspects of the bidding process from quotation through to completion of the purchase contract.

A degree of domestic and international travel will be required to fulfil the obligations of the role, therefore a valid passport and the ability to travel is essential.

Previous experience gained in an Air Filtration business would be a major advantage for this role.

Position Responsibilities:

The Field Service Maintenance Technician will locate and actively supervise, support and manage mechanical and electrical sub-contract labour to ensure timely execution of the installation project and ensure all site safety procedures are adhered to. They will also control multiple project activities simultaneously, working to tight time deadlines and operate efficiently under pressure.

• Provide on-site commissioning services to ensure that products and system start up and operate correctly and to specification.
• Provide technical instruction to field service representatives regarding the installation, operation, commissioning repair and maintenance of equipment at customer installations.
• Safe delivery of start-up, commissioning, and pre-operations activities to the required level of quality in line with the processes.
• Attend client site and meetings to ensure the mechanical installation, co-ordination and planning of the work is in line with the client’s expectations. This includes making dimensional and conditional checks.
• Ensure AAF site safety procedures and environmental codes of practice are enforced throughout the installation activities.
• Management and coordination of site documentation.

Person Specification:

Education, Qualifications and Affiliations

Essential

• Engineering Apprenticeship within an engineering discipline.
• Level 4 or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Industry Standard Certificates: First Aid, NEBOSH and IOSH.

*Completed qualifications from an accredited institution may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience of start-up and commissioning of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience of managing material and labour on site.
• H&S experience with site inductions, permit systems, risk assessments and method statements.
• Experience of troubleshooting and responding to customer concerns.
• Experience in attending and leading engineering meetings with clients.
• Proven record of being reliable and accountable for all aspects of the job.
• Computer literate and able to use a wide range of software packages.

Desirable

• Previous experience gained within the industry i.e. O&G, Energy and Power Generation.

Essential

• Eligible to work in Spain.
• Full valid passport.
• Full driving license.

Skills

Essential

• Health, safety and environmentally conscious.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to communicate detailed technical information accurately.
• Flexible approach to working, willingness to accept changing priorities.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent attitude focused towards getting a job done quickly and to the highest possible standard.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent MS Office / ERP skills. Particularly Microsoft Project.
• Solution and targets focused.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships.
• A problem-solving can-do attitude
• High level of English communication skills including face to face, telephone and written.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work in an organised manner.
• Continuous improvement mentality and receptive to change.

Desirable

• Multi-lingual a positive advantage. (Notably French and Spanish)

What’s on Offer:

An opportunity to join an already established and successful international business with a competitive salary.

Applications:

All applications must be submitted in English.