Field Engineer

Company: FLANDERS
Location: Lakeland
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Dragline Field Engineer, LakelandPrimary Purpose: Provide Dragline Field Engineering services, to support various dragline manufactures, primarily in the mining industry, at customer sites and at FLANDERS locations for complex and non-routine issues. Essential Functions:

• Strong troubleshooting skills and support of vintage systems as well as latest AC and DC drive systems, PLC, HMI automation systems. Including specific troubleshooting, setup, and correlation of functions for Siemens and ABB AC & DC drives.
• Proficient using a DATAQ data logger, to capture and compile XY recordings, complete detailed XY reports, and provide corrective action plans
• Provide other technical services as it relates to complex maintenance and/or repair of control systems and their components at customer sites or FLANDERS locations. May include support of non-routine and never repaired systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues as they relate to control systems and their components at customer sites or in FLANDERS locations.
• Communicate with plant engineers and/or maintenance personnel at customer sites on technical questions and specifications.
• Provide after-hours support in person and/or over the phone.
• Provide technical information and data, for the creation of quotations and work scopes. Information includes job repair requirements, parts for order and use, and associated cost.
• Complete necessary service, time tracking, and expense documentation.
• Maintain tools and test equipment properly.
• Communicate with FLANDERS' account managers regarding the status of work as it applies to their customers.
• Identify and assist with repair and manufacturing training needs.
• Mentor and provide guidance to other Field Engineers.
• Requirements
• Experience: Seven years engineering experience in industrial field service and/or similar industrial environment.
• Mining and metals industry experience preferred.
• Minimum of four years' experience on draglines
• Other:
• Strong working knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC)
• Strong working knowledge of drive systems for machine troubleshooting.
• Strong working knowledge of multiple industrial applications.
• Ability to take after-hours calls.
• Ability to work independently with little direct management.
• Strong problem solving/troubleshooting skills.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask while coordinating multiple high-level priorities.
• Strong knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend complex written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to understand, perform, and retain various job-related training, operational, and safety procedures.
• Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, and decision making related to non-routine duties.
• Overnight travel required.

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