Field Service Technician

Location:

(SUL) Lubbock, TX

Job ID:

R0037828

Date Posted:

2023-11-27

Company Name:

HITACHI GLOBAL AIR POWER US, LLC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Summary of the position:
The Field Service Technician is responsible to perform routine, preventative maintenance and repairs on air compressors, dryers, gas generators, and ancillary equipment at customer sites and provide a complete solution to the customers industrial equipment maintenance needs.
 

Duties and responsibilities:
• Perform routine, preventative maintenance and minor repairs on all brands of air compressors, dryers, and
ancillary equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations (with regards to schedule and scope).
• Travel to field jobsites to assist in commissioning, and advanced troubleshooting and repair of compressed air and
gas systems.
• Prior to and following preventative maintenance and repairs, test and document the proper operating
parameters of the equipment.
• Document all work performed daily using company provided hardware and software.  Submit work
documentation to back office in a timely manner, as defined by the service manager.
• Develop rapport with customers through effective communication, interpersonal skills, and professionalism;
working to satisfy customer expectations.
• Communicate customer feedback to back-office support and service management as necessary.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and diagnostics on malfunctioning equipment, determine possible causes for
malfunctions, and perform minor repairs as suggested by diagnostics and assessment.
• Follow standard work for pre and post service preparation (submit expense reports, develop service reports) • Follow all Environmental Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Display the ability to absorb a higher level of learning including VSD’s, refrigeration, industrial networks, remote
monitoring, and air audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Education:
• High School diploma or equivalent required with technical training in electrical, hydraulics, and/or pneumatics
preferred.
• Knowledge of HVAC and Refrigeration is a plus.
• Associate degree or Technical Trade School is a plus.
Professional experience:
• 1-2 years of technical experience maintaining and repairing various types of mechanical and electrical equipment. • Experience in the maintenance and repair of industrial rotating equipment
• Experience in HVAC a plus.
• Be able to successfully complete (within a reasonable time frame) Sullair certification training to Basic Level
Key behaviors:
• Display the ability to manage time accordingly.
• Must have the ability to work and solve problems independently.
• Capability to effectively use Microsoft office software and handheld equipment (smartphone, tablet)
• Computer proficiency as required to complete digital service work orders and programming various controllers. • Ability to communicate with internal and external customers (oral and written).
• Work as a team sharing knowledge with colleagues and participate in on-the-job training of self and others as
skills allow.
• Contribute to positive Company branding by projecting a knowledgeable, professional, and customer-orientated
image to customers.
• Perform all duties in accordance with company standards, while always striving to understand the needs and
expectations of the customer.
• Dedicated to completion of responsibilities.
• Must be fluent in English and have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs. on a regular basis and work in industrial environments including extremes in
temperature with continuous walking, reaching, bending, and kneeling.
• Available for a rotating schedule of on-call work on evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Position Requirements:
• Employee will use company provided tools and equipment and will be required to travel to attend company
provided training.
• Must possess a valid driver's license for a minimum of 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations
including, but not limited to: DUI in the previous 5 years, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless/Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.
• This position requires working in diverse conditions including but not limited to mechanical equipment rooms
with exposure to noisy operating equipment, exposure to extreme weather conditions, precarious places, and risk of electrical shock (high voltage) with NFPA or equivalent standards.
• This position is highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walkin