Field Service Technician

L.B. Foster Company in; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Field Service Technician to join their team. This role involves providing essential installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting support for cutting-edge friction management solutions in the rail sector. With a focus on customer training and relationship-building, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe and reliable operation of railway networks. The position requires adaptability, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety while working outdoors under various conditions. If you are looking for a dynamic opportunity in a supportive environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) program with company match

5 paid sick days per year

100% tuition reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• Prior experience in hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems is essential.
• Ability to obtain necessary certifications for railway work.

Responsibilities

• Installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of friction management systems.
• Liaison with customers and internal departments for product development.
• Manage personal travel expenses and tools for fieldwork.

Skills

Hydraulic Systems

Mechanical Skills

Pneumatic Systems

Electrical Systems

Communication Skills

Time Management

Technical Writing

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Detail Oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Apple iPads

Apple iPhones

Job description

We enjoy a market-leading reputation for high-quality, high-performance engineering solutions inRail and Infrastructure.

Rail :We are a specialist, end-to-end supplier to the global rail sector. Our performance critical engineering solutions fulfil an essential role in maintaining the safe and reliable operation of rail networks around the world Solutions include:Rail Products, Friction Management and Rail Technologies.We focus on innovation, creating leading edge engineering and digital communication technology solutions for the rail, infrastructure, and the built environment. Solutions include:Control and Digital display, Contract services and Condition monitoring solutions

Infrastructure:We operate in the Infrastructure sector. We are experts at designing, manufacturing and deploying advanced technologies that positively impact the built environment. Solutions include:Precast concrete buildings and products, Bridge products, Pipe protective coatings and threading.

Location: Remote in Texas around the Houston area.

Job Summary:

The Field Service Technician is responsible for providing installation, maintenance, troubleshooting & repair, customer training, and field service support for LB Foster Friction Management customers. Must also liaison with eternal customers and internal company department for product development and relationship-building initiatives.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting / repair and customer training support provided for all LB Foster friction management.
• Liaison with external customers and internal company departments for product development and relationship-building initiatives.
• Ability to work outdoors on railway tracks under a variety of weather conditions.
• Responsible for managing personal travel expense account, individual or company-supplied mechanics tools, company-issued credit cards where applicable.

Experience, Education and License Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Prior hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and schematics reading experience
• Ability to obtain E-Railsafe and Roadway Worker Protection (RPT) certification for applicable client railways, plus other customer-based training as required to access work sites
• Valid DOT driver's medical examination card or ability to obtain one

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication (verbal and computer) and time management skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) as well as Apple iPads and iPhones
• A high degree of reliability, accountability, professionalism and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision are critical attributes for this position.
• Sound technical writing skills for work report submissions.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to follow all railroad safety rules, FRA regulations, and LB Foster internal policies at all times
• Must wear Personnel Protective Equipment PPE (Hard Hat, Safety glasses, Gloves and Hearing protection as required).
• Maybe required to act as Watchman / lookout and shall devote full attention to detecting the approach of trains and communicating a warning thereof to other personnel.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, walk, use hands and finger to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel or crouch, for prolonged periods of time.
• Will be required to operate impact equipment, power tools, hand tools under heavy loads, and manual earth moving tools as required for trenching of ditches to bury hoses and electrical cables.
• Extensive travel to work sites throughout North America and possibly overseas is required on a weekly basis.
• Overtime hours may be necessary as workloads dictate. This may include weekdays, weekends and/or holidays.
• The employee may occasionally be required to lift and /or move up to 100lbs and be subjected to occasional moderate to intense physical exertion while performing required duties on uneven and rocky surfaces
• Communication
• Integrity & trust
• Critical thinking
• Problem Solving
• Detail Oriented

The Benefits...

• Medical, dental, vision benefits the first day of the month after hire date
• Market-leading 401(k) program with company match
• 5 paid sick days per year
• Career development and advancement opportunities

Experience

Required

Field Service Technician (Maintenance)

We enjoy a market-leading reputation for high-quality, high-performance engineering solutions inRail and Infrastructure.

Rail :We are a specialist, end-to-end supplier to the global rail sector. Our performance critical engineering solutions fulfil an essential role in maintaining the safe and reliable operation of rail networks around the world Solutions include:Rail Products, Friction Management and Rail Technologies.We focus on innovation, creating leading edge engineering and digital communication technology solutions for the rail, infrastructure, and the built environment. Solutions include:Control and Digital display, Contract services and Condition monitoring solutions

Infrastructure:We operate in the Infrastructure sector. We are experts at designing, manufacturing and deploying advanced technologies that positively impact the built environment. Solutions include:Precast concrete buildings and products, Bridge products, Pipe protective coatings and threading.

Location: Remote in Texas around the Houston area.

Job Summary:

The Field Service Technician is responsible for providing installation, maintenance, troubleshooting & repair, customer training, and field service support for LB Foster Friction Management customers. Must also liaison with eternal customers and internal company department for product development and relationship-building initiatives.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting / repair and customer training support provided for all LB Foster friction management.

Liaison with external customers and internal company departments for product development and relationship-building initiatives.

Ability to work outdoors on railway tracks under a variety of weather conditions.

Responsible for managing personal travel expense account, individual or company-supplied mechanics tools, company-issued credit cards where applicable.

Experience, Education and License Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Prior hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and schematics reading experience
• Ability to obtain E-Railsafe and Roadway Worker Protection (RPT) certification for applicable client railways, plus other customer-based training as required to access work sites
• Valid DOT driver's medical examination card or ability to obtain one

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication (verbal and computer) and time management skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) as well as Apple iPads and iPhones
• A high degree of reliability, accountability, professionalism and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision are critical attributes for this position.
• Sound technical writing skills for work report submissions.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to follow all railroad safety rules, FRA regulations, and LB Foster internal policies at all times
• Must wear Personnel Protective Equipment PPE (Hard Hat, Safety glasses, Gloves and Hearing protection as required).
• Maybe required to act as Watchman / lookout and shall devote full attention to detecting the approach of trains and communicating a warning thereof to other personnel.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, walk, use hands and finger to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel or crouch, for prolonged periods of time.
• Will be required to operate impact equipment, power tools, hand tools under heavy loads, and manual earth moving tools as required for trenching of ditches to bury hoses and electrical cables.
• Extensive travel to work sites throughout North America and possibly overseas is required on a weekly basis.
• Overtime hours may be necessary as workloads dictate. This may include weekdays, weekends and/or holidays.
• The employee may occasionally be required to lift and /or move up to 100lbs and be subjected to occasional moderate to intense physical exertion while performing required duties on uneven and rocky surfaces

Competencies:

• Teamwork/facilitates collaboration
• Communication
• Customer focus
• Integrity & trust
• Continuous improvement
• Adaptability/flexibility
• Accountability/work ethic
• Attention to detail/time management
• Critical thinking
• Problem Solving
• Detail Oriented

The Benefits...

• Medical, dental, vision benefits the first day of the month after hire date
• Market-leading 401(k) program with company match
• 5 paid sick days per year
• 100% tuition reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Career development and advancement opportunities

Experience

Required

• Prior hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and schematics reading experience

Education

Required

• High School Diploma or better

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