Field Service Specialist/Engineer

Join Valmet's team of experts as a Field Services Specialist / Engineer

Valmet is where the best talent comes together to produce world-class solutions. We're hiring Field Services professionals to support the installation and maintenance of large-scale manufacturing equipment run by our customers. If you are technically inclined, willing to travel and motivated to take the lead on projects at customer sites then this role is for you.

• 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.
• You'll work independently, therefore, you must demonstrate strong facilitation and problem-solving skills.
• This position requires at least 70% of travel time.
  
  

This is a REMOTE position preferably in Southeastern USA.

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.
  
  

We Offer

We offer a dynamic work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people. We have a generous wage and benefits package with a 401k with company match and company-funded pension..

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 19,500 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.

Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers