Field Service Engineer / Specialist - Pulp & Washing

Valmet•Atlanta, GA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Valmet is hiring a Field Services professional to provide process and field services for a wide variety of Pulp & Energy Solutions equipment and products used in pulp and paper mills. The role supports installation and maintenance of large-scale manufacturing equipment at customer sites, and involves independently leading projects and solving technical problems. It is a remote regional position requiring at least 70% travel, including the ability to travel by air or automobile for up to 200 days per year, mostly domestically and sometimes internationally. The position provides hands-on supervision of equipment maintenance, repair, rebuilds, troubleshooting, and installation. Working with engineering and sales personnel, the Field Service Engineer diagnoses issues and provides technical solutions during scheduled and emergency service shutdowns. The role also develops relationships with key customers, conducts service sales visits, and prepares detailed service reports. Valmet describes a challenging, fast-paced, dynamic work environment that values innovation and supports development-minded people. The company offers a wage and benefits package that includes a 401(k) with company match and a company-funded pension. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be living in the United States. Employment offers are contingent upon background checks and pre-employment screening.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
At least five years of related hands-on mechanical experience, such as working as a maintenance mechanic, mechanical construction foreman, or technician.
Ability to read blueprints and diagrams.
Ability to travel by air or automobile for up to 200 days per year, mostly domestically and sometimes internationally.
At least 70% travel time is required.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Strong PC skills.
Self-motivation and an interest in learning new things.
Strong facilitation and problem-solving skills.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and living in the United States.
Employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, rigging, pipefitting, millwrighting, and machining.
Hydraulic and pneumatic background.

Responsibilities

Perform start-up and commissioning services.
Conduct inspections and condition assessments.
Provide maintenance services and support service agreements.
Perform process and emissions tune-ups.
Troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
Plan and execute outages.
Advise on construction for rebuilds, upgrades, and capital projects.
Provide emergency assistance and root cause analysis.
Perform other assigned services, such as developing operations and maintenance procedures and monitoring and reporting data.
Prepare and submit detailed service reports in a timely manner.
Work with Field Service Engineers, Product Engineers, and Sales personnel.
Develop relationships with key customers and conduct service sales visits.
Provide hands-on supervision of pulp and paper equipment maintenance, repair, rebuild, troubleshooting, and installation at customer sites.
Collaborate with engineering and sales personnel to diagnose problems and provide technical solutions during scheduled and emergency service shutdowns.
Oversee projects and manage all aspects of leading a subcontractor crew.