Field Services Technician

Hydro•Chicago, IL

4d•Remote

About The Position

We are Hydro Inc.; a global industrial pump reengineering company headquartered in Chicago. As the largest independent pump rebuilder in the world, Hydro's has provided engineering expertise, pump repair and support services to the industry since 1969. Our mission is to work hand-in-hand with our valued customers to optimize the performance and reliability of their pumping systems by evaluating and understanding root causes of pump degradation or failure and by providing unbiased engineering analysis, quality workmanship, and responsive field service for improved plant operation. This position is home based and requires extensive travel within the US and internationally, if needed.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of high energy pumps and pumping applications along with proven sales abilities.
Strong, hands-on working knowledge of OEM pumps and pumping equipment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analysis and judgment skills
Works well in a team environment
Demonstrates patience and ability to work with the Customer under any and all circumstances
Understands while on-site, the field service technical advisor is the immediate link to Hydro companies and will always act in the best interest of the company.
Minimum 5 years field or shop experience working on high energy pumps and pumping equipment
History of cross OEM experience is a major plus
Extensive hands-on experience with high energy pumps and pumping equipment
Previous aftermarket sales experience and/or field service experience is a plus.
Good general computer application skills particularly with Microsoft Office and Adobe

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of multistage pumps
Willingness to travel: 75% (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Work in the field at the customer site overseeing pump installations
Travel to and from customer sites, overnight travel as required.
Equipment installation and troubleshooting of assigned equipment for new Customers and extensions for existing customers.
Training and ongoing support for Customers, sales and other in-house personnel
Responsible for all related aspects of Customer calls, including the timely completion of service reports, expense reports and weekly time reports.
Retain and develop strong long-term relationships with Customers, sales and in-house support staff.
Act as Customer liaison and help drive customer issues to resolution.
Drive Customer retention and loyalty in order to increase our long-term profitability.
Gathering Customer information including product and business information.
Proactively identifying areas of improvement and with products and services.
Resolve customer problems promptly.
Identify sales leads and feed information back to Sales.
Some heavy lifting required
To be available and on-call 24/7 except during planned absences (vacation, medical, etc.)
Oftentimes called upon to be away on projects for extended periods of time.