Lead (Field) Service Technician

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Job Title

FIELD SERVICE SUPERVISOR

Area/Department

Services Division

Required Education

Higher Vocational Training in Mechatronics Industrial Master Technician a Mechanical Engineering degree (or any engineering discipline with a mechanical specialization) or an equivalent qualification with solid knowledge and practical experience in rotating equipment preferably centrifugal pumps or alternatively steam turbines and centrifugal compressors.

Specific Knowledge

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in the supervision of commissioning activities and field service support for rotating equipment in Italy Spain Portugal and worldwide. Alternatively candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in the repair and maintenance of rotating equipment within workshop environments.

• Native Italian speaker with excellent verbal communication skills.

• High level of spoken and written English (mandatory) and Spanish (valuable).

• Microsoft 365 package.

• High Knowledge of Occupational Risk Prevention.

Required Experience

With experience

Reporting Line

Services Field Service Manager

Direct Reports

0

Purpose of the Position

Provide expert field service technical support and supervision for the installation commissioning inspection maintenance and repair of rotating equipment with a primary focus on centrifugal pumps. The role ensures the reliable and efficient operation of customer assets by delivering high-quality technical services both at customer sites as well as at the companys Service Centers in Italy and Spain.

The successful candidate will act as a technical representative of the company contributing to customer satisfaction equipment reliability and business growth through professional field service and engineering expertise.

Description of Specific Functions

• Perform the installation commissioning and start-up of new centrifugal pumps and related rotating equipment at customer sites across Italy Spain Portugal and worldwide ensuring compliance with Sulzer standards customer specifications and industry best practices.

• Execute all activities associated with equipment installation and commissioning including mechanical erection and assembly foundation and baseplate verification levelling laser shaft alignment pre-startup inspections operational testing performance verification troubleshooting and collection of operational and performance data.

• Carry out inspection maintenance troubleshooting overhaul and repair activities on rotating equipment at customer facilities as well as at Sulzer Service Centers in Italy Spain and when required other Sulzer service locations worldwide.

• Utilize specialized diagnostic and maintenance tools and equipment including laser alignment systems vibration analysis instruments precision measuring devices and a wide range of mechanical and hydraulic hand tools to ensure safe and accurate execution of field and workshop activities.

• Prepare comprehensive field service documentation including daily and monthly service reports commissioning records inspection findings technical recommendations and corrective action plans providing clear and timely communication to customers and internal stakeholders.

• Provide technical support and on-site expertise during commissioning troubleshooting maintenance and repair activities serving as Sulzers technical representative and ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction and operational reliability.

• Proactively identify and communicate opportunities to improve equipment reliability performance and maintainability

• Provide technical guidance and direction for repair inspection and overhaul activities within Service Centers

• Maintain full flexibility and availability for extensive domestic and international travel with approximately 80% of working time spent at customer sites and 20% at Sulzer Service Centers or workshop facilities.

• Demonstrate the willingness and ability to work on customer sites or project locations for extended periods when required supporting critical installations outages commissioning projects and maintenance interventions.

• Adhere to all applicable Health Safety Environment and Quality (HSEQ) standards promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring that all work is performed in accordance with Sulzer policies and customer requirements.

Competencies

• Strong organization and discipline in daily work

• Enthusiastic rigorous and collaborative person

• Proactive mindset and continuous improvement orientation

• Ability to identify technical improvement opportunities

• Planning and anticipation of potential issues

• Consultative approach to field service / workshop activities

• Strong communication skills and ease in dealing with customers and staff from different departments

• Responsibility at work and high self-demand

• Results-oriented

Technical Resources

IT Tools

• Typical hardware of a laptop: monitor CPU keyboard mouse

• Mobile phone

• Minimum Salary for the position: 32.415 euro.
  The indicated salary reflects the minimum pay aligned with our internal salary structure for this position. Final compensation is determined through a transparent gender-neutral process aligned to internal equity considering candidates qualifications experience and overall fit for the role and may exceed the stated salary where appropriate;

• Meal voucher of 1000 euro per each day worked from the office;

• Flex Work policy.

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