Field Service Engineer III

Babcock & Wilcox; Downers Grove (IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Field Service Engineer III to join their dynamic team. This role offers a variety of tasks, including hands-on training for junior engineers and extensive travel opportunities. You'll be responsible for supporting the operation and maintenance of equipment, conducting inspections, and providing technical advice during major projects. The position promises a challenging and rewarding environment, perfect for those eager to grow their skills in the power generation sector. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and have a passion for engineering, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in power plants or equivalent environments.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Support operation and maintenance of equipment and provide technical services.
• Prepare technical reports and assist in project opportunities.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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B&W is seeking experienced Mechanical, Chemical, and Civil Engineering, or similar Engineering Technology degreed personnel, to join our team of talented Field Service Engineers, who provide best in the industry expertise and support on a broad range of B&W utility, industrial, and environmental products to our customers.

As a Field Service Engineer III, you will have a tremendous variety of job tasks and activities to keep you busy. These activities can include: being responsible for supporting the operation and maintenance of B&W or competitor’s equipment; commissioning of new equipment, technical advisor services during the construction phase of major projects; international opportunities; supporting our non-destructive testing (NDT) activities, etc. You will provide hands-on training in the field for the Service Engineers with less experience, all while continuing to grow your own skillset. Forming and maintaining customer relations will be needed and you will work with minimal supervision for the day to day activities.

B&W customers include power plants, refineries, mining companies, pulp and paper mills, hospitals, universities, breweries, and various other industries requiring steam or environmental equipment for their generation or production activities.

This position requires extensive travel (90%) including driving on client/customer property.

Additional Duties Of The Field Service Engineers Include

• Work on existing equipment including: boiler inspections and repair, condition assessments and boiler operation evaluations and tuning.
• Provide Pulverizer rebuild/troubleshooting technical service.
• Collecting and evaluating field data.
• Working with customers, account executives, vendors and sublet vendors with minimal assistance and guidance from the District Engineer (Manager).
• Preparing technical reports, typically documenting work and activities and recommendations.
• Working as part of a team on project startups and during outages.
• Providing construction technical support and outage management.
• Provide assistance in developing project and parts opportunities.
  
  

Field Service Is a Fast-paced Job Providing Great Job Variety. The Work Provides a Challenging And Rewarding Environment With a Steep Learning Curve In Which The Engineer Develops Practical Knowledge Of Power Plants And All Aspects Of B&W Products. The Qualities We’re Looking For Are

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or similar Engineering Technology.
• Five plus years of industry experience in power plants or equivalent field experience environments.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision required.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• A Self Starter with good oral and written communication skills and the ability to work with others.
• Ability and desire to travel.
  
  

Primary Location

US-NJ-Fairfield

Other Locations

US-GA-Atlanta, US-TX-Houston, US-MO-Kansas City, US-OH-Cincinnati, US-IL-Downers Grove, US-CO-Littleton

Work Locations

Fairfield, NJ (110)

Job

Engineering

Organization

Global Parts & Services

Job Type

Salaried - Salaried Full Time Exempt

Job Level

Non-Management

Employee Status

Full-Time Salaried

DOE Clearance Required?

No

Travel

Yes, 100 % of the Time

Job Posting

Jul 2, 2024

Remote Status

Remote

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

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