Field Service Engineer / Specialist - Pulp & Washing

About the role

Valmet is seeking technically inclined Field Services professionals to support the installation and maintenance of large-scale manufacturing equipment at customer sites. This remote regional position requires at least 70% travel and offers the opportunity to take the lead on projects at customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform process and field services for Pulp & Energy Solutions equipment and products found in Pulp & Paper mills
• Conduct start-ups, commissioning services, inspections, and condition assessments
• Manage maintenance and service agreements, tune-ups (process & emissions), troubleshooting, and outage planning/execution
• Provide construction advising on rebuild/upgrade and capital projects
• Deliver emergency assistance and perform root cause analysis
• Develop and submit detailed service reports in a timely manner
• Work collaboratively with Field Service Engineers, Product Engineers, and Sales personnel
• Develop relationships with key customers and conduct service sales visits
• Provide hands-on supervision of pulp & paper equipment maintenance, repair, rebuild, troubleshooting, and installation at customer sites
• Diagnose and provide technical solutions during scheduled and emergency service shutdowns in collaboration with engineering and sales teams
• Oversee projects and manage all aspects of leading a subcontractor crew
• Perform other services as directed (O&M procedure development, data monitoring & reporting, etc.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, or Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Minimum of five years of related hands-on mechanical experience in roles such as maintenance mechanic, mechanical construction foreman, or technician
• Working knowledge of electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, rigging, pipefitting, millwrighting, and machining preferred
• Ability to read blueprints and diagrams
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Requirements

• Self-motivated with strong desire to learn new things
• Strong mechanical aptitude (hydraulic and pneumatic background a plus)
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Strong PC skills
• Ability to travel by air or automobile up to 200 days per year (mostly domestic, sometimes international)
• Ability to work independently with strong facilitation and problem-solving skills
• Must be living and authorized to work in the US (this position is not available for international relocation)

Benefits

• Generous wage and benefits package
• 401k with company match
• Company-funded pension

Work environment

Valmet offers a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting.