Expert Field Service Technician

Posted:
7/24/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Tewksbury, Massachusetts, United States ⋅ Massachusetts, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Position Summary:

Xylem is looking for a traveling Expert Field Service Technician to service customers throughout the United States in our Disinfection division. This position requires travel approximately 3 weeks out of the month, mostly air travel. Rental vehicle, company laptop, credit and card mobile device will be provided. This position is open to all qualified candidates in the United States.

What your day will look like as a Field Service Technician:

The Field Service Technician will be responsible for the installation, service, and maintenance of our water purification equipment within our Disinfection Division. Equipment specific training will be provided, but a minimum of 3 years' experience within the water/wastewater industry is required. Disinfection equipment is used world-wide to effectively disinfect all types of water systems including municipal water treatment facilities, food and beverage processing plants, water parks, fish hatcheries, and pharmaceutical facilities. Join our team and help us continue to provide exceptional customer support and technical service.

Benefits for Expert Field Service technicians:

Our Total Rewards Program goes far beyond base compensation by providing a more fulfilling work experience and offering a competitive benefits program, including:

  • Health Dental and Vision insurance available on your 1st day of employment Generous retirement savings plan
  • Generous PTO package and paid holidays
  • Career progression and development plans
  • Company wellness rewards and recognition and employee discount programs

Core Responsibilities and Tasks:

  • An understanding and prior experience with electrical systems including high voltage industrial controls and low voltage signal wiring and an understanding of digital and analog input/outputs
  • The ability to troubleshoot individual systems/components to test for function and reliability
  • The ability to understand and troubleshoot an external process and what impacts it can have on specific equipment within that process.
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) experience is beneficial but not required
  • Safe work practices for electrical and pressurized systems
  • An understanding of mechanical systems including but not limited to: motors pumps valves.
  • Able to perform basic mechanical maintenance and tasks.
  • Cultivating new and existing customers with a focus on enhancing the customer experience.
  • Maintaining clear open lines of communication with the customers to ensure constant contact and support.
  • Basic computer skills: MS, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
  • Must be self-motivated willing to work alone and as part of a team.
  • Must be able to effectively manage their available time in the field to complete tasks within an appropriate given timeline.
  • Candidates must also have strong written and verbal communication skills as they will be working with customers and contractors via email and over the phone.
  • Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
  • A valid Driver's License as well as clean MVR

Additional Information:

This will be a specialized technical position electrical knowledge and experience will be needed. The Field Service Technician will commission service and support disinfection systems at customer locations covering a broad range of markets and applications. This is a travel position (mostly airline travel). Commissioning/Installation of new sites troubleshooting existing sites and performing maintenance and/or training at existing customer locations. Approximately 70% travel will be required (annually) which normally consists of domestic trips three to five days a week (Monday-Friday) as necessary. Occasional international travel may be necessary. The traveling portion of this position is not a set schedule and the frequency of travel is dependent on the current workload. During periods where travel is not required the Field Service Technician is responsible to provide customer technical support by phone/email from the office and factory technical support as needed.

Job postings will include a wide salary range, with each role's pay falling within that range. The starting salary is based on factors such as skills, experience, location, and market conditions.

Salary range:

$45,500.00 - $72,500.00

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We embrace diversity and prioritize our employees' well-being through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment. 

 

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation