Services Technical Specialist

Spirax-Sarco Ltd.•Blythewood, SC

About The Position

Here at Spirax Sarco we offer the industry’s most extensive range of products with services, coupled with practical industry application expertise. In short, we build solutions that set the benchmark for steam utilization worldwide. Position Summary: Installs, services, and repairs the entire range of SSI products including engineered package systems, pneumatic and electronic controls and instrumentation, mechanical pumps, traps, and ancillaries. The Sr. Services Technical Specialist is a critical role within Spirax‑Sarco Steam Specialties, providing a unique and exciting opportunity to experience the full breadth of the Spirax‑Sarco product and solution portfolio while delivering high‑value field services focused on steam system performance, reliability, and energy efficiency.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required; Vocational or technical degree preferred.
1-3 years of relevant experience
Must possess and be able to maintain a valid driver’s license with ability to operate a motor vehicle
Above average knowledge of steam and fluid systems; above average knowledge of either mechanical, controls, or instrumentation products
Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
Demonstrates reliability and resilience in frequent-travel roles

Responsibilities

Represent the company in the field on projects involving commissioning, startup, warranty repair, troubleshooting and installation of Spirax-Sarco portfolio of products.
Perform site evaluation and audits to include steam trap surveys
Provide detailed reports detailing work activities
Interact with customers and internal personnel to include customer service, engineering, project management and sales in the execution of service projects.
Responsibilities include travel preparation, gathering of tools and other resources, trap testing, hands on product work (field repair), generation of sketches and/or engineering calculations, problem solving, and report generation.
Assists in the sales process by liaising with the sales team on potential opportunities.
Attends training as required for safety and/or industry knowledge
Identify improvements to processes and products and communicate back to Spirax-Sarco
Identify potential opportunities for new work for follow up by sales
Support the execution of Steam Trap Surveys as a primary responsibility.
Perform related tasks such as system mapping, scooping, tagging, and wireless monitoring installations.
Follow the Scheduler’s guidance for planned field activities.
Work together with the Scheduler to improve efficiency in field operations.
Install, service, and repair the full range of SSI products.
Service mechanical pumps, steam traps, and related ancillaries.
Work on engineered package systems, pneumatic and electronic controls, and instrumentation.
Coordinate activities to ensure effective use of time and field resources.
Contribute to reliable, efficient, and safe delivery of all field service activities.
Manage time effectively to provide needed reporting and documentation from assigned service activities
Prioritize and actively seek resolution to scheduling conflicts and backlog consumption
Communicate effectively with appropriate personnel needs that arise due to loading and backlog profile
Actively communicate with sales when opportunities arise that could lead to additional sales activity
Partner with salespeople to assist as able