Field Service Technician

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Your responsibilities and tasks

• Coordinate and/or perform Installation and Commissioning of new separators and decanters sold to customers
• Provide technical and maintenance support separators and decanters
• Travel to Customer Sites to work on Separator & Decanter systems as per the applicable GEA Safe operating procedures and maintenance manuals.
• Train customers and employees on the equipment for best operating practices and general maintenance.
• Assist the third party with Project Execution activities.
• Participate in auditing and monitoring activities of GEA equipment on customers ‘sites.
• Perform routine maintenance procedures, emergency service as well as warranty work on GEA’s product lines.
• Collect and classify data using various measuring equipment applicable to the equipment.
• Test systems and components using electrical, mechanical, digital, and pneumatic controls.
• Maintain records of repairs and maintenance of equipment as per maintenance schedules, corporate governance, legal requirements, and customer requirements.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to other departments in the development of new products and the improvement of existing products.
• Initiate recommendations for improved tools, procedures, and devices for service operations.
• Build parts lists for Customers, internal and external.

Your profile and qualifications

• 5 to 7 years experience
• Professional or Collegian Diploma (Mechanical Engineering Technology, Heavy Duty Mechanic, Millwright or similar)
• Travel Requirement at least 75% of the job requires travel in the province of Alberta with the possibility of service related visits to other Canadian provinces as and when required.
• The Candidate must be able to accommodate a flexible working schedule
• Must have Valid passport and be eligible to work in CA and USA when required.
• International travel is also a possibility for training and other requirements candidate must be able to travel internationally as well
• Knowledge of Centrifuge and Decanter systems required/ and advantageous
• Or candidate must demonstrate skills and knowledge applied in other mechanically Relatable Equipment
• Process and electrical knowledge and experience is advantageous
• PLC (Allen Bradley is a plus) / Programming / Control Panel experience is considered advantageous

Optional locations: Edmonton and other cities in Alberta.

About GEA

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

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