Field Service Technician – West Coast

Hawboldt; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled technician to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for repairing and servicing heavy equipment, ensuring operational efficiency through troubleshooting and maintenance. You will gain valuable experience working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams while traveling to diverse locations to commission and train customers. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment and make a significant impact on critical projects worldwide. If you are passionate about mechanical systems and enjoy hands-on work, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Group RRSP

Overtime after forty hours

Travel Opportunities

Experience in a medium-sized company

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in troubleshooting and servicing heavy equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to diagnose mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Repair and service equipment at facility and customer sites.
• Analyze malfunctions and maintain equipment for operational efficiency.
• Travel domestically and internationally for commissioning and training.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Troubleshooting Skills

Repairing Mechanical Systems

Hydraulic Systems Knowledge

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Customer Relationship Management

Education

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Heavy Equipment Technician

Job description

WHAT YOU GAIN FROM WORKING HERE

• Gain experience in a medium sized company that designs and builds custom capital equipment; a company who successfully competes with the large, multi-national corporations
• Get valuable work experience and exposure to sales, engineering and manufacturing departments
• Witness the design, building and testing of our equipment and provide service support on some of the biggest projects in the world
• Experience travel and seeing different parts of the globe
• Overtime after forty hours
• Benefits and a Group RRSP

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for repairing and servicing equipment at our facility as well as at our customers’ sites. Reads and interprets technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports to ensure operating efficiency of equipment. Recommends design modifications to eliminate machine malfunctions. When in the plant this position is responsible for working in a hydraulic/assembly capacity. The position summary is to be used as a guideline only and may not incorporate all functions of the job.

• Participate in the installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure equipment is installed and functioning according to specifications
• Analyze malfunctions and repair, rebuild and maintain equipment
• Operate and inspect machines/equipment to diagnose problems
• Component selection for repair of mechanical and hydraulic systems
• Dismantle and reassemble equipment, using hoists and power tools
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear; test overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports related to electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems
• Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions
• Maintain thorough documentation for all aspects of assigned projects
• Confer with personnel to resolve equipment malfunctions, production issues or challenges and provide technical information
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendations for improvement
• Work with manufacturing and engineering teams to provide cost effective solutions to design challenges
• Domestic and international travel to commission and repair equipment, as well as train customers

ATTRIBUTES WE SEEK

• Previous hands-on field experience in troubleshooting and servicing heavy equipment
• Mechanical Engineering Technician, or Heavy Equipment Technician, or equivalent experience
• Proven strong mechanical aptitude
• Proven experience trouble shooting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical systems
• Controls systems aptitude with exposure to troubleshooting hydraulic systems an asset
• Able to develop a professional relationship with customer while representing Hawboldt
• Ability to work well independently as well as with a team
• Able and willing to travel to customers’ sites for commissioning equipment, training operators, and to troubleshoot and repair equipment