Field Service Engineer-2

Overview & Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Field Service Manager the Field Service Engineer provides after sales service.

Supervises the installation, commissioning, overhaul and troubleshooting of Elliott and other OEM equipment at customer's sites, on his own, or under the direction of a Project Manager or Senior Service Engineer.

Assures that work is carried out in accordance with the customer's expectations or specifications while ensuring that safety, environmental and quality policies are adhered to.

Produces service income for Elliott Company.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering plus five to ten years of experience in the field of turbomachinery; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Strong mechanical, thermodynamical aptitude for rotating machinery, as well as commercial aptitude.

Ability to read and understand drawings, technical documentation, blueprints, layouts and schedules.

Ability to write technical documents.

Knowledge of electrical and digital systems.

Flexible so can cope with wide variety of problems, customers and site conditions.

Must be willing to work in camps, on platforms and in non-industrialized countries. Tropical fitness is a must.

Good communication skills. Profound knowledge of the English language, verbal and written.

Computer skills - Microsoft Word, Excel, Projects, Lotus Notes.

Advanced Supervisory Skills.

Ability to lead discussions in training classes and meetings.

Must be capable of representing Elliott Company in a positive manner.

Must be capable of calming difficult situations.

Principal activities of this job are analyzing customer’s problems, collecting and recording product and technical information, to summarize findings, to report product troubles as well as contractual troubles on each assignment. Further, to direct the

assigned labor force, which may be Elliott's own labor, customer supplied or contracted and to ensure that equipment is built to the required standards and procedures relating to installation, commissioning, start-up, repair or maintenance work of customer's equipment.

Although some activities are covered by policy, precedent, or standard procedures, most of

the work has to be programmed and supervised by the service engineer based on actual site requirements.

As Elliott seldom builds two machines alike or customers seldom use an Elliott machine in identical service, the likelihood of responding to new or unfamiliar situations is a very real and common occurrence.

Advises customer on operating and maintenance procedures, recommends proper parts stocking and overhaul programs to minimize equipment downtime.

Assists in performance testing/evaluation.

Internal contacts:
All levels of management and assigned employees in the following departments: Field Service Operations, Repair Shop Operations, Service Parts Operations, Technical Service, Rerates and Modifications, Aftermarket Sales, Finance/Accounting, Legal/Contract Administration, HSE.

External contacts:
Customers, Vendors, Sub-contractors, Sales Representatives/Agents.

Internal and external ISO & HSE auditors.

Acts mostly as sole company representative while at site.
- Regional Section (in addition to above):_

Travel requirements expected to be 100%, if not stated differently in the employment letter.

This position is primarily one of individual contribution. However, the Engineer may supervise customer personnel (for new equipment installations rather in an advisory than in a direct supervisory capacity), and may also supervise service representatives, hired labor and local contractors.

Ensures all work is performed in a safe manner to prevent injury to personnel or equipment, i.e. ensures that safety, quality and schedule are obtained.

Adheres to instructions and guidelines as described in the quality and HSE management systems.

Can be asked to assist in the quotation process for minor projects.

Handles and coordinates technical issues of a project, such as installation, commissioning, trouble shooting or maintenance.

Schedules and allocates personnel and material to execute work scopes, plans and prepares minor projects.

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