Industrial Automation Field Service Technician

Rexel • Shreveport, LA

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About The Position

We are looking for an Industrial Automation Field Service Technician to join our Rexel Automation Solutions team in Shreveport, LA! The Industrial Automation Field Service Technician is responsible for providing on-site services that support process and discrete manufactures operations. Specifically, services related to evaluating customer's installed Rockwell Automation hardware, software, and networked equipment. Supporting customer's systems needs including trouble shooting and system modernization. Will provide support for customers in various ways including programming, drive startups, and reliability improvement. Supporting products that are deployed or designed in Rockwell software platforms such as RsLogix 5, 500, 5000, Studio 5000, or FactoryTalk applications.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Exposure to industrial Lockout Tag out standards and best practices
• Exposure to industrial Arch Flash standards and best practices
• Exposure to Industrial Control Systems including PLC, HMI/SCADA, plant historian, motor control, motion control, etc. technology and applications (Rockwell or comparable platforms)
• High School or GED - Required
• Associate's Degree - Preferred
• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Preferred
• Associate's of Science Degree in Engineering or Technology or technological training preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or related technology-driven degree
• Ability to read prints and documentation regarding a machine or process
• Ability to manage time between jobs and while on the job during a project or other engagement
• Ability to gather data for future projects that management can use to create a scope document for the proposal
• Ability to drive utilization to target goals set by management
• Ability to work with sales on multiple customer engagements
• Ability to respond promptly to requests for support
• Ability to learn on the job and always be improving skills and abilities
• Strong interpersonal communications, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing demands
• Examples of being self-motivated and able to work independently
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree in Engineering or Technology
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or related technology-driven degree

Responsibilities

• Execute documented procedures on-site at customer facilities
• Perform onsite collection of current installed base through site walk-through and use of data collection tools in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Demonstrate core competency around troubleshooting Rockwell Automation products and associated manufacturing technology
• Communicate needs and issues with management to avoid problems before they arise
• Manage time in such a way that scheduling issues do not arise
• Work positively in a team-based environment that is in continuous movement
• Act as representative of Rexel while performing services on customers equipment and applications
• Develop relationships with key customer stakeholders
• Present findings to technical and non-technical audiences
• Articulate the value of services offerings to customers during the lifecycle of the engagement
• Work with customers to determine customer problems, needs, and goals thereby identifying opportunities for product and services that may be outside of the scope of your original engagement
• Document work activities in appropriate, professional report format
• Assist in the clarification and resolution of customer issues
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities - We like to promote from within

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees