Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Minimum of five years of hands-on mechanical experience.
Working knowledge of electronics, hydraulics, and pneumatics preferred.
Ability to read blueprints and diagrams.
Experience overseeing projects and managing subcontractor crews.
Must be able to travel up to 200 days a year.
Responsibilities
Perform start-ups and commissioning services for equipment.
Conduct inspections and condition assessments.
Manage maintenance and service agreements.
Execute tune-ups for process and emissions.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and provide emergency assistance.
Prepare and submit detailed service reports in a timely manner.
Develop relationships with key customers and conduct service sales visits.
Benefits
Generous wage and benefits package.
401k with company match.
Company-funded pension.
Challenging work environment that values innovation.
Opportunities for professional development in a dynamic setting.
Full Job Description
Join Valmet's team of experts as a Field Services Engineer
The candidate in this position will perform process and field services for a wide variety of Pulp & Energy Solutions equipment and products found in a Pulp & Paper mill.
Start-ups, commissioning services
Inspections and condition assessments
Maintenance and Service Agreements
Tune-ups (process & emissions)
Troubleshooting
Outage planning and execution.
Construction advising on rebuild/upgrade & capital projects.
Emergency assistance and root cause analysis.
Other services as directed (O&M procedure development, data monitoring & reporting, etc.).
Prepare and submit detailed service reports as directed in a timely manner.
Work in team environment with Field Service Engineers, Product Engineers and Sales personnel.
Develop relationships with key customers and conduct service sales visits.
You'll work independently, therefore, you must demonstrate strong facilitation and problem-solving skills.
Provide hands-on supervision of pulp & paper equipment maintenance, repair, rebuild, troubleshooting and installation at customer sites.
In collaboration with engineering and sales personnel you will work on diagnosing and providing technical solutions to our customers during scheduled and emergency service shutdowns.
This position requires at least 70% of travel time.
This is a remote regional position.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology; minimum of five years of related hands-on mechanical experience in roles like maintenance mechanic, mechanical construction foreman or technician.
Working knowledge of electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, rigging, pipefitting, millwrighting and machining preferred. Requires the ability to read blueprints and diagrams.
Must be able to oversee projects and manage all aspects of leading a sub-contractor crew.
Ability to travel by air or automobile up to 200 days a year. Mostly domestically, sometimes internationally.
What you'll need:
We're looking for individuals who are self-motivated and enjoy learning new things. Strong mechanical aptitude; hydraulic and pneumatic background a plus; good communication and organizational skills required, along with strong PC skills.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and drug screen.
We Offer
We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension.
Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.
This position is not available for international relocation. Applicant must be living and authorized to work in the US.
About Valmet Oyj
Valmet Oyj is a Finnish company that provides technology and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. The company's products include pulp and paper machines, tissue machines, and power boilers, among others. Valmet has operations in more than 30 countries and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company was formed in 2013 when Metso Corporation's pulp, paper, and power businesses were demerged into a separate company. Valmet is headquartered in Espoo, Finland.
