Engineer III, Field Service

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Reasons you’ll love working here:

• Flexibility with Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
• 401K with generous company match

A candidate for this position would ideally reside in Tennessee, N. Carolina, S. Carolina or Virginia.

In this role, the incumbent is responsible for selling, quoting, planning, and managing field service scope of projects within budget, time, safety, and under consideration of all Field Service relevant aspects.

• Develops concepts, execution plans and cost estimates for field service scope of proposals.
• Understands technical requirements as well as legal/regional regulations.
• Facilitates clarifications with customers and ensures availability of all required information.
• Participates in site assessments.
• Prepares specifications for purchased services/supplies and evaluates bids/offers.
• Identifies risks and opportunities during proposal phase and defines contingency plans.
• Facilitates project startup and details field service concept/plans during project execution.
• Participates in design review meetings and ensures field related design considerations.
• Troubleshoot machine or workpiece, make critical decisions and resolve problems.
• Develops and ensures availability of project specific procedures and safety assessments.
• Determines site layouts, tooling/fixtures, and site infrastructure requirements.
• Ensures availability of HSE and quality plans and documents.
• Supports project managers and site managers in executing the field service scope of projects.
• Monitors target achievement regarding quality, schedule, costs and supports corrective actions.
• Facilitates identification and allocation of required internal and external resources.
• Provides technical support and advice to field sites.
• Travel is required 70+ percent of the time.

• Capable of reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, schedules, and budgets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, sales, and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Possess good mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read micrometers and calipers

• Preferred Degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience
• 2+ years of experience and technical understanding of the Paper, Power or Chemical Industry preferred.

• Prolonged periods of standing within an office and field site environment.
• Must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Must wear ear protection at times.

* This job description is not all encompassing, however, is intended to be a general description of the responsibilities of this position.