Installation Technician

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Incumbent is responsible for the installation, assembly, refurbishment, modification and relocation of Fresenius Water Treatment equipment, commissioning of water pretreatment plants.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing professional expertise; applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
• Normally receives general work instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments.
• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situation or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Builds productive working relationships.
• Makes assistance to junior level staff with general tasks that require a better understanding of functions, as directed by immediate supervisor.
• Escalates issues to supervisor/manager for resolution, as deemed necessary.
• Execution of installations according to the installation guideline and planning of the project management with subsequent commissioning of all components in the water pre-treatment (e.g. softener, activated carbon filter, Birm and nitrate filter).
• Depending on the level of training, commissioning of Vivonic water treatment and ancillary equipment.
• Logging of all installation and commissioning measures by means of service reports and protocols.
• Creation and maintenance of the necessary device documentation at the operator's site.
• Disposition of installation materials for the assigned area of responsibility.
• Handling and use of test and measuring equipment in accordance with test equipment management.
• Maintaining and expanding customer presence in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Implementation of instructed quality assurance measures.
• Compliance with hygiene, accident prevention and occupational health and safety regulations as well as all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Adherence to the applicable compliance guidelines.
• Acting independently within the scope of the assigned activity (construction site manager).
• Adherence to the prescribed quality guidelines and procedural instructions.
• Support when bottlenecks or emergency situations require it, during construction meetings, warehouse management, on behalf of the project manager.
• Replacement of other installation technicians in case of planned or unplanned absence, also in other areas.
• Determination of installation-relevant dimensions.
• Coordination of supplements in water pretreatment.
• Coordination of optimizations/adjustments of water pre-treatment.
• Logging of all installation measures by means of a service report.
• Logging of all commissioning measures by means of service reports and protocols.
• Creation and maintenance of the necessary device documentation at the customer's site (protocols according to installation guideline).
• Optimization of the customer's room layout.
• Interface regularly with customers, suppliers, third party service providers, and logistics.
• Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Afford assistance with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Exposure to blood borne pathogens and/or hazardous materials possible.
• Routinely lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
• Extensive Travel.
• A willingness to work flexible hours, occasionally also on weekends.

SUPERVISION

None

EDUCATION

Highschool diploma required

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS

• 2 – 5 years’ related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent directly related work experience.
• Experience in technical customer service or field service preferred.
• Technical training, Project/Construction Management training preferred.
• Qualified electrician or plumber desirable.
• Diplomatic, confident, and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to communicate with customers, employees of external companies and other interfaces.
• Reliability, flexibility, commitment, and trustworthiness.
• Good fundamentals in the field of dialysis technology and water treatment systems (desirable).
• Good fundamentals in the field of quality assurance.
• Good basics in the field of mechanics and hydraulics, pneumatics.
• Good fundamentals in the field of microbiology and hygiene.
• Good PC user skills, MS Office.
• Valid drivers license required.

BENEFITS

• Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.
• EEO, disability/veterans

Pay

Annual Rate: $72,000.00 - $121,000.00 Non-Bonus Eligible Positions: include language below.

Bonus Eligible Positions

Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance.