GEA Group Janesville , WI 53548
Posted 1 week ago
Join Our Dynamic Team as a Field Service Technician at GEA!
Are you ready to be a part of a global leader in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors? GEA is seeking a talented Field Service Technician to join our team. This is a position to help drive and increase our PharmBio and Semi-Pharm business for V & P - NAM products and technologies. With over 18,000 employees across more than 50 countries, GEA offers a stimulating work environment, international collaboration, and amazing opportunities for personal growth and development.
Responsibilities / Tasks
The Field Service Technician will assume the responsibility for the execution of planned and unplanned After- Sales/Service activities in order to sustain and strengthen the ongoing relationship between our customers in our core business areas namely GEA Equipment, Solutions and Service throughout the Equipment, Solution or Service product life cycle. This role demands an aptitude to deliver high quality workmanship, communication effectiveness and the ability to foster trusting relationships with colleagues and clients to ensure the retention of our customers.
The Service BA consist of sales & service teams which supports the Equipment BA activities and is lead by the Head of Service.
THE POSITION
The Field Service Technician typically supports and executes the tasks of installation and commissioning of equipment, planned and unplanned maintenance and repairs, servicing of equipment as per maintenance schedules, rebuilding of equipment and upgrades & modernization of equipment. These activities are performed mostly on the customer's site but based on the complexity and operational requirements can also be done in-house in our workshops. The position also entails the identification of customer needs, service opportunity leads and communication thereof to the Service Sales and Service Branch teams, supervisory tasks and customer training. S/he will be the face and first contact of GEA to and with the customer. S/he will adhere to high ethical standards and comply with all regulations/applicable laws and corporate governance. Their efforts place an equal priority on the after sales delivery to BA Equipment and BA Solutions.
The Field Service Engineer will operate in but not limited to the "location" as indicated above.
The key responsibilities & priorities for the role:
Deliver service execution of the highest quality.
Be professional in their dealings and communication with the customer.
Identify service opportunities and leads and communicate to the responsible GEA personnel.
Be the "face" of the organization.
The tasks and responsibilities for the role include:
Troubleshooting of GEA equipment and other manufacturer's equipment.
Performing of planned and unplanned services and maintenance and repairs to equipment of all types and sizes as per applicable GEA SOP's and maintenance manuals.
Installation and Commissioning of Equipment.
Assist in Service Project Execution activities.
Overhauling of equipment.
Performing of tasks as per the defined and strict schedule to meet the deadline.
Carry out site visits, audits and monitor site performance.
Gathering and classifying data using various measuring equipment applicable to the equipment.
Read gauges and instruments, and adjusts mechanisms such as valves, controls, and pumps to control level of fluid pressure and distribution in systems.
Operate various equipment in compliance with legal guidelines.
Testing of malfunctioning systems and components using electrical, mechanical, digital, and pneumatic controls.
Coordinate with other departments for various purposes like budget expenditures, deadlines and other technical support.
Preparation of estimates for repairs and maintenance, installation and commissioning of equipment.
Maintaining of records of repairs and maintenance of equipment requiring future service as per maintenance schedules, corporate governance, legal requirements, and customer requirements.
Coordinating of work schedules with other departments and shops in order to keep inconvenience to a minimum.
Providing of technical direction to service personnel.
Adhering and following all HSE governance of GEA and customers.
Communication requirements for the role:
Internal customers: Employees, Service Managers & Supervisors, Planners, Service Administrators, Equipment responsible, Service Project Execution, Service Sales, Service Support, Service Branches, Technical Support.
External Customers: All Customers including Key Customers, Consultants, Service Providers, Competitors, Industry Associations
Type of Communication: Proposals, Quotes, Letters, Memorandums, Electronic Communications, Presentations.
Overview
Candidate are likely to have earned a Certificate or Diploma or relevant qualification as an Artisan in one of technical fields relevant to our organization. The successful candidate will be a seasoned artisan/FSE with a minimum work experience of 5 years within our Industry. Correspondingly, the candidate should prove his/her ability to read and understand basic schematics and diagrams in his/her relevant field of expertise. The candidate should have sound knowledge of the Health and Safety acts and legal requirements pertaining to the industry and preferably have completed Health & Safety training courses.
Your Profile / Qualifications
Based on the above-mentioned requirements, candidates for the Field Service Engineer position have demonstrated abilities in the following areas:
Profound experience in either of the following trades:
Mechanical
Electrical AC & DC
Millwright
Basic competencies, as demonstrated by:
Interpersonal skills:
Education / Work experience:
Required education High school diploma (e.g. university degree, apprenticeship
Relevant work experience
5 Years
GEA offers competitive pay and great benefits.
Medical Plans
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings and Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
401k with excellent employer match
Wellness Incentive Program
Employee Assistance Program
GEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
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