At Rodney Hunt, we are problem-solvers, focused on a common purpose: solving flow control challenges of the water & wastewater industry. Rodney Hunt is a 180-year-old ISO 9001 company with worldwide manufacturing locations and is committed to helping employees grow and thrive throughout their careers.
We have an opening for a FIELD TECHNICIAN to solve a Contractor’s site-based sluice gate/valve start up needs. If you enjoy interacting with installation contractors and working in a hands-on capacity, we invite you to apply! This position is responsible for helping our clients install, repair, and maintain our equipment. The candidate must be passionate about providing exceptional customer service and comply with all Environmental, Safety & Health procedures.
Salary - $ 60,000 to $ 90,000 depending on experience Location – Houston, TX
Responsibilities:
Manage on site gate installation, repair, maintenance, and test tasks (Installation is done by the contractor, Field Technician scope is to guide them over the phone or in person on installing equipment per O&M manual)
Diagnose errors or technical problems and determine proper solutions
Produce timely and detailed service reports for project managers records.
Work with contractor to troubleshoot and diagnose problems and arranges parts from our facility as needed.
Responsible to identify modifications to existing product documentation and communicate to project team.
Qualifications:
Five (5) years of work experience as a field service technician
Water Treatment industry experience, a BIG plus
Ability to troubleshoot, test, repair, and service flow control equipment
Ability to adapt to changing work schedules. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, and Excel)
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet up to 8 hours a day
Ability to travel up to 50%. Valid Driver’s License.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to access and be comfortable with working in a variety of conditions to include confined spaces damp and/or dusty locations, freezing conditions and hot conditions
Must be able to physically perform essential duties of the position which include stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, using hands to evaluate equipment.
Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical exam
Benefits
· Health Insurance (80% of employee premium paid by company) as well as dental & vision plans.
· Company paid Life Insurance
· 2 weeks’ PTO
· 9 company paid holidays
· 401K plan with 100% company matching up to 6%
· Paid Training - Training programs are held in the field and at our manufacturing facility in Orange, MA; travel is arranged and paid for by the company
The job functions above describe expected work to be performed by the employee with this job title. We reserve the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform essential functions. This job description is not intended be the entire definition of the position, but instead it is meant to provide a general description. Equal Opportunity Employer - Rodney Hunt Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Mechanical knowledge: 5 years (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Multiple locations
