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The Field Service Technician plays a critical role in ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction through the installation, commissioning, servicing, and piloting of GOVAPEX™ equipment. This position requires a hands-on professional who is customer-focused, technically skilled, and comfortable working in the field with frequent travel.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver outstanding customer service while representing GOVAPEX with professionalism.
- Travel domestically to install, commission, maintain, and repair GOVAPEX™ equipment, ensuring optimal system performance.
- Conduct onsite diagnostics, assess issues, document findings, and recommend repairs or part replacements.
- Perform accurate and timely documentation, including job reports, service records, and data entry.
- Set up, test, and troubleshoot equipment at company headquarters prior to shipment.
- Conduct pilot studies at customer locations and maintain pilot units.
- Work closely with customers, contractors, manufacturer representatives, and maintenance personnel.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including Sales, Project Management, Quality, Engineering, and Operations.
- Assist Production and Operations teams with equipment builds and other tasks as needed.
- Adhere strictly to safety protocols and use PPE correctly at all times.
Qualifications & Skills
- Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to repair and service complex technical equipment.
- Hands-on experience using tools, meters, and diagnostic test equipment.
- Basic understanding of electricity, computer operations, and PLCs.
- Familiarity with electrical motors and electromechanical components.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as work orders, manuals, and specifications.
- Flexibility to work varied schedules and adapt to changing priorities.
- Preferred: Technical degree, vocational certificate, or prior field service experience.
- Willingness to travel up to 80%.
- Valid driver’s license in good standing.
Physical & Working Conditions
- Frequent work in confined spaces (e.g., waterlines, small sewage areas).
- Exposure to fumes, dust, gases, chemicals, and loud noise.
- Work may involve outdoor environments, including extreme weather (sun, snow, rain, mud, heat, cold).
- Regular lifting, pushing, or pulling of 20–50 lbs; occasionally up to 100 lbs.
- Activities may include climbing, kneeling, crouching, and standing for extended periods.
- Must maintain visual acuity to safely operate machinery and tools.
Why Join GOVAPEX?
This role offers the opportunity to travel, work hands-on with advanced equipment, and make a meaningful impact by supporting customers across industries. You’ll be part of a collaborative team culture where technical expertise and customer service excellence are equally valued.