Field Technician - Diesel Engines & Heavy Equipment

Federal Signal Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Field Technician specializing in diesel engines and heavy equipment in Houston. The role involves repairing and maintaining equipment, providing technical support, and delivering training to clients. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience with diesel engines and related systems, with the ability to travel as required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in heavy duty equipment and/or diesel engines.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb. and climb stairs and ladders.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot repairs on equipment.
• Provide customer technical phone support.
• Prepare and deliver training for customer-specific operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Technical support

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Field Technician - Diesel Engines & Heavy Equipment

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• Prepare and deliver site specific/customer specific operator, safety and unit specific training as requested
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and make recommended repairs on company owned and client owned waterblast equipment
• During standard business hours and after hours as needed, provide customer technical phone support and define, schedule and document customer requested training
• Collaborate with internal departments and provide technical support to build or repair waterblast equipment
• Analyze, troubleshoot, recommend and document resolution for warranty repairs. Determine potential reimbursement to customer and coordinate parts order and/or returns
• Provide and assist Rental Centers in identifying and resolving parts issues and technical repairs
• Coordinate business travel arrangement, prepare defined reports, and communicate with appropriate individuals on results of customer visits
• Conduct internal certification testing to ensure final product meets quality and safety standards and complete necessary documentation
• Comply with define safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements
• Willing and able to travel up to 60%
• Perform other duties and assignments as requested
  
  

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver site specific/customer specific operator, safety and unit specific training as requested
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and make recommended repairs on company owned and client owned waterblast equipment
• During standard business hours and after hours as needed, provide customer technical phone support and define, schedule and document customer requested training
• Collaborate with internal departments and provide technical support to build or repair waterblast equipment
• Analyze, troubleshoot, recommend and document resolution for warranty repairs. Determine potential reimbursement to customer and coordinate parts order and/or returns
• Provide and assist Rental Centers in identifying and resolving parts issues and technical repairs
• Coordinate business travel arrangement, prepare defined reports, and communicate with appropriate individuals on results of customer visits
• Conduct internal certification testing to ensure final product meets quality and safety standards and complete necessary documentation
• Comply with define safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements
• Willing and able to travel up to 60%
• Perform other duties and assignments as requested
  
  

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Strong preference given for Associates in a technical discipline
• 5+ years related experience; heavy duty equipment and/or diesel engines
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, strongly preferred
• Experience working with electrical, hydraulic and/or mechanical systems
• Familiarity with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), preferred
• Ability to obtain a passport for international travel
• Strong written and verbal communications abilities
• Posses a valid Driver’s License
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb. and climb stairs and ladders
• Working knowledge of standard hand tools and computer programs (MS Office Products)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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