Service Tech Lead - Rental/Turaround

Vallen Distribution Inc. • Pasadena, TX

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About The Position

The Vallen Lead Service Technician - Rental and Turnaround position is to perform Inspections, Testing, Maintenance and Repairs (ITM) to Life Safety Equipment owned by the Vallen Rental Department.

Requirements

• High School or GED
• CCTV experience
• Minimum 2 Certifications (manufacturer) in a related field.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years related experience
• Mechanically inclined
• Breathing Air System
• Gas Detection
• SCBA
• Experience in the Inspection, Testing, Maintenance and Repair of Life Safety Equipment.
• Forklift Certification
• Setup Manufacture Certification
• Onsite refilling with a Mobile Compressor.
• Ability to repair and service equipment maintained by the Vallen Rental Department.
• Basic computer skills.
• Current Motor Vehicle License with good driving record.
• Commercial Drivers License required if carrying loads of hazardous materials.
• Proficient with hand tools.
• Able to complete repairs and maintenance of equipment in a timely and accurate manner.
• Able to provide assistance, advice and training to Vallen associates and plant personnel.
• Assist warehouse personnel with orders when needed.
• Keep all certifications and licenses current and renewed by completing continuing education as required.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process and quality instructions).

Responsibilities

• Services and maintain rental equipment, makes repairs, inspects and puts equipment into "make ready" condition.
• Receives incoming rental equipment back from rent and issues out equipment to new rental customer orders.
• Assembles components such as 6 & 12 packs, air trailers and other assemblies that need to be made up and put together before going into the rental fleet for use.
• Cleaning shop, warehouse and work area. Maintaining a clean and organized shop and warehouse area is an important aspect of this position.
• Able to rig-up and use a wide range of safety and rescue equipment including but not limited to winches, tripods, retractable lifelines, harnesses, and lanyards.
• Operate electronic safety and communications systems including portable gas monitors, hand-held radios, & other related equipment.
• Providing customer service in the area of Inspecting, Testing, Maintenance and Repairs of Life Safety Equipment. Including, but not limited to: Fire Extinguishers, Gas Detection Monitors, Respiratory Equipment, Breathing Air Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment and Portable Safety Shower / Eyewash Units.
• Responsible for completing the testing and repair documentation and ensuring it is filled out accurately, completely and turned in for proper record keeping.
• Basic knowledge of regulatory standards pertaining to assigned duties; i.e., State, OSHA, and NFPA regulations, NFPA Guidelines and Vallen SOP's.
• Exhibit safe work practices at all times.
• Assist with the shipping and receiving of all rental equipment per Best Practices and Vallen SOP protocol.
• May include the use of company provided assets such as but not limited to: Company Vehicle, Inventory, Safety Equipment, Laptop, LSI Scanner, Test Equipment, Tools, Radio, Cell Phone, Fuel Card and/or Credit Card.
• Associates are required to maintain proper care of all assets as defined by Vallen policies.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children, and Family Coverage
• 401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only)
• Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave (and any leave required under federal, state, and local laws)
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Days): 80–160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued monthly and prorated from date of hire. 40–56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire.
• Paid Time Off (Holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement (based on position)
• Employee discounts through BenefitHub
• Advancement opportunities
• Vallen complies with all minimum wage laws

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED