Field Service Technician

Valmet; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet is seeking a Field Service professional to support the performance of large-scale papermaking equipment across North America. You will provide customer support of control systems and lead on-site repair and preventive maintenance, ensuring optimal system performance.

The role requires PLC programming knowledge (Rockwell) and strong troubleshooting abilities, with travel to customer sites in the US, Mexico and Canada.

Qualifications

• Two- or four-year degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Controls Engineering or related field.
• Three to five years experience in a technical role within the papermaking industry or a related field.
• Understanding of PLC programming with knowledge of Rockwell software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer support of control systems and optimization of their functions.
• Lead and perform on-site repair or preventive maintenance services at customer sites in accordance with contracts.
• Troubleshooting of programming and software related issues.
• Generate customer-focused, high quality field reports with strong recommendations for improvement.

Skills

PLC programming

Rockwell software

Electrical control systems

Troubleshooting

Education

2- or 4-year degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Controls Engineering or related field

Tools

Rockwell Automation tools

Job description

Are you a Field Service professional with a strong understanding of electrical control systems?

At Valmet you’ll be part of our Services team andapply your skills and experiences in programming to support the performance of the large-scale papermaking equipment at our customers facilities across North America.

• Provide customer support of control systems and optimization of their functions.
• Lead and perform on-site repair or preventive maintenance services at customer sites in accordance with contract requirements.
• Troubleshooting of programming and software related issues.
• Generate customer-focused, high quality, timely field reports with strong recommendations for improvement.

What you’ll need:

• A two or four-year degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Controls Engineering, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Papermaking Technology, or a related field;three to five years minimum experience ina technical role within the papermaking industry or a related technical field; or equivalentcombination of education and experience. For those with a Controls background, understanding of PLC programming with knowledge of Rockwell software a plus.

• Understanding of PLC programming with knowledge of Rockwell software. Knowledge ofpapermaking machinery a plus, but not required. We’re willing to work with and train the right individual for their career at Valmet.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Must be eligible to travel in Mexico and Canada.

We offer

We offer a dynamic work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and energetic setting. We’re looking for team-oriented people with a willingness to learn and contribute to our customers’ success.

Additional Information

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customer’s performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how - and above all, teamwork.

Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers

Valmet is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and applicants for employment will not be discriminated on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

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