Field Service Technician - Plumber

Metergy Solutions•Washington, DC

40d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Service Technician - Plumbing is responsible for performing on-site commissioning, surveys, installs, repairs, maintenance, and/or troubleshooting of metering equipment and systems. The role involves both technical and administrative tasks and requires a journeyman level of plumbing skills or above. This role will travel to worksites from their home location in Maryland/Virginia/DC. Travel costs and any required accommodations will be covered by the company.

Requirements

3+ years of experience required in field work environment of relevant fields (utilities, telecommunication, plumbing, electrical or mechanical service work)
Post-secondary education (Plumbing/Electrical/Mechanical stream preferred)
Proficient in aspects of the pipefitting trade, including service, equipment, and meter sizing for new and existing installations.
Sound base knowledge of residential/commercial building mechanical, plumbing and electrical distribution systems
Independent worker with the ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
Practical hands-on aptitude
Troubleshooting skills and knowledge of the use of test instruments
Excellent communication & organizational skills
Have a great attitude and to be a team player.
A strong understanding of health and safety on construction sites and in particular around electrical and plumbing equipment.
Frequent in field travel (75-100%)

Nice To Haves

Experience with sub-metering systems, electrical devices, water devices and equipment preferred

Responsibilities

Inspect, review and analyze electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems in existing buildings and those proposed in new construction projects for the purpose of determining appropriate type and sizing of utility submetering equipment.
Install sub-metering systems in existing buildings and new construction projects
Retrofit existing sub-metering systems with AMR (Automated Meter Reading) equipment.
Determine applicability to each project of all local, state and federal building, energy, plumbing, mechanical and gas codes and ordinances and ensure compliance with all such codes and ordinances.
Advise customers of necessary repair service including estimates, authorizations, sales orders and invoices. Also make recommendations to customers for preventative maintenance and other company products/services.
Handle customer complaints/issues pertaining to service, supply of equipment or repair work.
Ensure that all fieldwork is completed to the highest standards, following company protocols and customer requirements. Identify opportunities to improve quality control and quality assurance.
Maintain, calibrate, and properly use of tools, parts, fittings and metering equipment.
Prepare and submit fieldwork reports in a timely manner. This includes time sheets, project updates, and site visit reports.
Promote a culture of safety to ensure that all fieldwork complies with safety regulations (including OSHA) and company policies.