Junior Field Service Technician

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Junior Field Service Technician Location: IL - University Park Business Unit: MOD - Mobile Operations Division Req ID: 2018

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Description

Holland LP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, citizen status, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local employment laws or regulations in every location in which the company has facilities.

           

JOB SUMMARY:

The Field Technician will be responsible for supporting Welding Group operating personnel and equipment by means of troubleshooting (remotely & onsite), corrective actions and training to improve overall productivity and reliability. Ensuring that all service completed correlates with daily and long term Divisional objectives/goals regarding Safety, Improving Field Reliability (Uptime), Customer Satisfaction and Profitability.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with troubleshooting and technical assistance
• Assist with repair of various welding control systems and other related equipment
• Use of various necessary machine manuals to be able to perform quality control testing to determine operational condition of equipment.
• Assisting with repairs on equipment in shop environment.
• Be able to calibrate equipment for proper operation.
• Assist with setting up control system to dry cycle operation and changing weld schedule programs for different sizes of rail
• Learn to operate and adjust the Flash Butt Welding machine to make quality welds that meet AREMA specifications.
• Learn AREMA Specifications regarding weld geometry and use a 36-inch straight edge and taper gauge to verify a weld meets specs.
• Continued training on understanding the manufacture, operation and application of the various types of Holland machines and control systems.
• Learn Holland's NCR (Non-Conformance Report), OFI (Opportunity for Improvement) and Continuous Improvement Programs.
• Interface and assist with other Holland and Welding Group Department functions with regards to maintenance, upgrades and equipment improvements.
• Assist in monitoring adequate levels of recommended spare parts for Welding Group equipment.
• Be able to utilize company software (IFS, MOD shopping cart) for purchasing parts and inventory.
• Will be required to be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Unscheduled traveling to various site locations for troubleshooting  and repair emergencies with minimum notice.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to travel extensively via ground and air.
• Ability to lift to 50lbs with reasonable accommodations.
• Standing, walking, bending and working safely on rough uneven terrain.
• Ability to climb in and out of mobile operating equipment and associated Welding Group Equipment.
• Vision must be sufficient for reading instrumentation & measuring devices.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:        

• Exposure on a regular basis to mostly indoor shop environment-dry conditions, heated shop, non-air-conditioned, concrete floor, including welding, grinding, cranes and fork trucks.
• Exposure to outdoor in all weather conditions.
• Occasional Office/cubicle environment.
• Wearing and use of all PPE and any additional safety related gear to perform job functions.
• Focused environment that supports safety and housekeeping practices.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair various types of heavy industrial equipment (including remote operating personal and equipment via phone and other methods).
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Self motivated
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Basic computer skills including excel, word, power point, etc.
• Have good math skills.
• Excel with oral and written communication skills.
• Be detailed orientated with good organizational and paperwork skills.
• Must be willing to travel extensively (including international) by ground and air with minimum notice.
• Must possess a valid drivers license and medical certification and meet the Holland Vehicle Fleet Policy.
• Possess and maintain a passport.
• Must be able to pass and maintain all required safety and background check requirements for access to all work sites required by Holland's Customers (E-RAILSAFE, RWP, Contractor Orientations, etc.).

 

Disclaimer
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time to add or remove tasks as circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).

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