Field Service Technician (Mid-West Territory)

About GEA

• GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

• Why join GEA

• GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

Your profile and qualifications

• 3 to 5 years experience

• Professional or Collegian Diploma (Mechanical Engineering Technology, Heavy Duty Mechanic, Millwright or similar)

• Travel Requirement at least 75% of the job requires travel in the province of Quebec with the possibility of service related visits to other Canadian provinces as and when required.

• The Candidate must be able to accommodate a flexible working schedule

• Must have Valid passport and be eligible to work in CA and USA when required.

• International travel is also a possibility for training and other requirements candidate must be able to travel internationally as well

• Knowledge of Centrifuge and Decanter systems required/ and advantageous

• Or candidate must demonstrate skills and knowledge applied in other mechanically Relatable Equipment

• Process and electrical knowledge and experience is advantageous

• PLC (Allen Bradley is a plus) / Programming / Control Panel experience is considered advantageous

Your responsibilities and tasks

• Troubleshoot, install and repair GEA equipment at customer site.

• Basic PLC parameter entry

• Perform service and properly fill out and submit reports and related documents.

• Investigate problems, make repair recommendations and perform equipment upgrades.

• Perform in house repair and testing of equipment as needed.

• Perform preventative maintenance services.

• Work the necessary hours, including reasonable overtime as required, to satisfy the customer and/or complete the task.

• Follow up with customers and affiliates as required.

• Perform the required research needed to provide the customers with the correct parts, diagrams, documents, etc.

• Travel up to 75%

• Contributes to team effort by completing all tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor.