Field Service Technician (Mid-West Territory)

GEA Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GEA Group is seeking a Field Service Technician for the Mid-West Territory. The role involves evaluating, troubleshooting and repairing GEA mechanical equipment at diverse customer sites across multiple industries within the territory.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of field service experience and hold a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Heavy Duty Mechanic or Millwright. A passport and willingness to travel up to 75% are required, with potential travel to other provinces for

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in field service.
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Heavy Duty Mechanic or Millwright.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, troubleshoot and repair GEA equipment at customer sites in the Mid-West Territory.
• Troubleshoot, install and repair equipment and submit service reports and related documents.
• Investigate problems, make repair recommendations and perform equipment upgrades.
• Perform in-house repair and testing when required.
• Provide preventative maintenance services and travel as needed.

Education

Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma

Heavy Duty Mechanic Diploma

Millwright Diploma

Job description

Field Service Technician (Mid-West Territory)

Free day to volunteer

Your responsibilities and tasks

As a Field Service Technician, you will be tasked to evaluate, troubleshoot and repair the GEA Mechanical Equipment at various customer sites and various industries located in the Mid-West Territory.

• Troubleshoot, install and repair GEA equipment at customer site.
• Perform service and properly fill out and submit reports and related documents.
• Investigate problems, make repair recommendations and perform equipment upgrades.
• Perform in house repair and testing of equipment as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance services.
• Work the necessary hours, including reasonable overtime as required, to satisfy the customer and/or complete the task.
• Follow up with customers and affiliates as required.
• Perform the required research needed to provide the customers with the correct parts, diagrams, documents, etc.
• Travel up to 75%
• Contributes to team effort by completing all tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Your profile and qualifications

3 to 5 years experience

Professional or Collegian Diploma (Mechanical Engineering Technology, Heavy Duty Mechanic, Millwright or similar)

Travel Requirement at least 75% of the job requires travel in the province of Quebec with the possibility of service related visits to other Canadian provinces as and when required.

The Candidate must be able to accommodate a flexible working schedule

Must have Valid passport and be eligible to work in CA and USA when required.

International travel is also a possibility for training and other requirements candidate must be able to travel internationally as well

Knowledge of Centrifuge and Decanter systems required/ and advantageous

Or candidate must demonstrate skills and knowledge applied in other mechanically Relatable Equipment

Process and electrical knowledge and experience is advantageous

PLC (Allen Bradley is a plus) / Programming / Control Panel experience is considered advantageous

About GEA

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

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