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GEA Group · 3 days ago

Field Service Technician – Liquid Technologies

Fresno, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$31/hr - $45/hr

5+ years exp

GEA Group is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, and dairy. As a Field Service Technician, you will assist with the installation and commissioning of liquid processing and food projects, providing on-site and remote troubleshooting while supporting customer service and sales efforts.

Food ProcessingIndustrialSupply Chain Management

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist with installation and/or commissioning and decommissioning of new liquid processing and new food projects

Support customers both remote and on site with troubleshooting mechanical and process issues

Support Service Sales, and CSR’s for quoting and execution of SLA’s, Emergency Service, Spare Parts, Upgrade and Modernization, etc

Specification of process equipment including size and materials of construction

Assist with designing, estimating, and executing service projects as necessary

Solid understanding of Heat, Process Flow, Mass Balance, Instrumentation, and Production Diagrams

Solid understanding of technical process and equipment design within the food industry such as (UHT / Pasteurization Systems, Aseptic Process, Valves, Pumps, Deaerators, Heat Exchangers, etc)

Support customers in process optimization and product quality improvements

Write clear and thorough service tickets, start-up reports, inspection reports, customer visit reports within 10 days of completion of work for internal and external use

Submits all time sheets, expense reports (within 30 days), and other required paperwork within the required timeframe

Recommend parts for future service visits, customer inventory, and available upgrades and optimizations

Meets with customer at site to go over the nature of the service visit prior to beginning work

Meets with customer at site to review work completed and discuss any next steps

Provide accurate estimates of labor times to complete service visits / rebuilds

Provide simple operator training to customers for proper operation, preventive maintenance

Assist with recommendations for improved tools, procedures, etc for the service operations

Adheres to OSHA, company safety policies, procedural guidelines and works in a consistently safe manner

Must have a valid driver’s license

Ability to travel up to 75%

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Rockwell PLCHMI experienceLiquid ProcessingUHT experienceAseptic experienceP&IDs understandingTroubleshooting skillsHandPower toolsMicrosoft productsEnglish fluencyTeamworkIndependent work

Required

High school diploma or equivalent required

5+ years' experience in a similar position to include Rockwell PLC and HMI experience

Ability to read and understand instruction manuals, P&IDs, assembly drawings, PLC and HMI code, troubleshoot software, electrical, and mechanical problems

Skilled with hand and power tools for installing and servicing automated machinery

Proficient with Microsoft products including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc

Fluent in English both verbally and written

Able to work independently with minimal supervision but also work as part of a team

Must have a valid driver's license

Ability to travel up to 75%

Preferred

Liquid Processing, UHT and aseptic experience preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day

12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore

A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster

Tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset

Wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits

Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance

Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

Company

GEA Group

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GEA is the suppliers of systems and components to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.

Founded in 1881

Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DEU

10001+ employees

http://www.gea.com/

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