Field Engineer

Prince; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Sarasota, Florida, is seeking a field engineer to perform equipment maintenance, conduct research, and ensure safety compliance. The candidate should possess strong technical skills, the ability to troubleshoot, and communicate effectively with team members. Responsibilities include maintaining reports and working outdoors in various weather conditions. A background in technical roles and strong customer service abilities is preferred. The role offers opportunities for diverse responsibilities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Able to understand work directions and communicate effectively.
• Willingness to work eight to ten hours daily in outdoor conditions.
• Must be able to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and develop solutions to identified problems.
• Maintain equipment and infrastructure at the job site.
• Test machines for performance and safety.

Skills

Customer service skills

Logical skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Technical problem diagnosis

Ability to work in adverse conditions

Job description

Responsibilities

• Carries out research to find out the problems and develops solution for the same
• Looks after the maintenance of the equipment and infrastructure available at the site. Helps in the installation process of new and advanced technologies interpreting the requirements specified by the research team and understanding the employee’s requirements.
• Tests machines that are already installed for their performance and safety.
• Maintains reports of and hands them to the senior and concerned employees of the company.
• May have to undertake many other responsibilities as they come.
• Skilled at managing any kind of technical work at the field even with little supervision.
• Ability to work in adverse setting and climatic conditions.
• Sound ability to diagnose problems with existing equipment and fixing them is also essential for field engineers.
• Ability to interpret technical issues through the non-technical description provided.
• Ability to communicate fluently with the customers and should possess good customer service skills.
• Should possess good logical skills and ability to prioritize tasks.

Job Requirements

• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site foremen, supervisors and fellow employees
• Must be able to work eight (8) to ten (10) hours per day, performing work outdoors in all types of weather, including extreme heat.
• Job requires standing, kneeling, lifting up to sixty (60) pounds, pulling, squatting and walking. Maintain constant awareness of the jobsite’s various concurrent activities, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
• Willingness and ability to perform manual work.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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