What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Tech Class A (ED) position at WPI Canada?
Job Details
Description
Job purpose
To work alongside a journeyman technician while performing major work on assigned jobs. Promote good attitudes and aesthetics that are represented of WPI. To lead small minor repair or service jobs on natural gas engines and compressors. Daily communication to customer and regional field service manager of progress or on any special circumstances that could delay the job from completion. Promote safe work practices and insure that JSA and all HSE requirements for job are followed. Fill out a detailed service report daily, review with customer and have signed daily. Keep your supervisor/management informed of job progression.
Duties And Responsibilities
The Field Technician – Class A is responsible and accountable for, but not limited to, the following:
Description
Job purpose
To work alongside a journeyman technician while performing major work on assigned jobs. Promote good attitudes and aesthetics that are represented of WPI. To lead small minor repair or service jobs on natural gas engines and compressors. Daily communication to customer and regional field service manager of progress or on any special circumstances that could delay the job from completion. Promote safe work practices and insure that JSA and all HSE requirements for job are followed. Fill out a detailed service report daily, review with customer and have signed daily. Keep your supervisor/management informed of job progression.
Duties And Responsibilities
The Field Technician – Class A is responsible and accountable for, but not limited to, the following:
- Perform tasks as assigned by supervisor/management and or lead technician.
- Perform task according to OEM specifications.
- Assist in the responsibility of the development of class B & C technicians.
- Able to read schematics, blueprints, sketches, drawing and specifications
- Determines the best possible procedure to perform job safely and effectively
- Perform Waukesha Service Bulletin upgrades as sent by factory.
- Inspects own work at each step checking tolerances and correct fit.
- Demonstrates excellent productivity for job task being performed.
- Complete all required paperwork including service reports, JSEA, PM sheets, parts list, engine and compressor service forms.
- Work safely and maintain the work with high standards of housekeeping.
- Performs required Preventative Maintenance on company and personal own equipment (air tools, air compressor, truck, crane, etc…)
- LO/TO of every job assigned and reviewed with crew.
- Must own basic tooling for position, (open end and boxed end wrenches from 1/4 -2”), (3/8”, 1/2 and 3/4” ratchet and socket sets), (Air impacts 3/8, 1/2), (Screw drivers sets), Hammers, sledges, and a fluke 87 volt ohm meter, at a minimum).
- Aid customers as requested and approved by lead technician.
- Other duties as may be assigned by supervisor/management.
- Minimum of 3 years working on Industrial Engines (natural gas/diesel, etc).
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Has attended and passed the GET (Gas Engine Technology) and ESM or an engine model class (AT, VHP, or VGF)
- Must have a valid driver license and have a driving record that complies with WPI insurance requirements
- Hands-on experience with Natural Gas Engines preferred ( Ex. Waukesha/Cat)
- Hands-on experience with Compressors preferred (Ex. Ariel)
- Knowledge of natural gas OEM equipment and proficient in troubleshooting both engine and compressor.
- Knowledge and experience of tooling.
- Advanced mechanical principles and mathematics.
- Blueprint & Schematic reading.
- Must be proficient in electrical diagnostics.
- Must be proficient in computer skills (basic operation, Windows, and Micro Soft Office)
- Understanding of electronic controls such as PLC’s, Murphy panels, Altronic, and ESM.
- Must be proficient using precision measuring tools.
- Truck crane operation experience.
