Technical Field Advisor
About The Position
Under the direction of the Field Service Manager, the Technical Field Advisor (TFA) provides after-sales service and technical expertise to Elliott’s customers worldwide. This role supervises commissioning, overhaul, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Elliott and other OEM turbomachinery at customer sites. TFAs operate independently or under the direction of a Project Manager, planning, estimating, and executing projects while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards. This position produces service income for Elliott Company while fostering strong customer relationships and promoting company solutions. Elliott offers a comprehensive Technical Field Advisor Training Program designed to accelerate your development and support progression through our structured career levels: Foundational Training: Hands-on instruction covering Elliott equipment, OEM standards, safety, and troubleshooting fundamentals. Advanced Skills Development: Training on steam/gas turbines, compressors, and rotating equipment systems. Leadership Readiness: Guidance and mentorship to prepare senior advisors for project leadership and site management roles. This program ensures that Technical Field Advisors have a clear career path and the technical, commercial, and leadership skills needed to advance through Associate TFA → TFA → Sr TFA. The TFA analyzes customer problems, collects and records technical data, and summarizes findings to recommend solutions. This role involves significant hands-on work and the ability to manage site-specific challenges, as no two Elliott machines or customer applications are identical. Advisors may also recommend parts stocking strategies and overhaul schedules to minimize downtime, conduct performance testing and operational evaluations, and act as a liaison between Elliott and the customer, ensuring satisfaction while identifying opportunities for future sales.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical training.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in turbomachinery.
- Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects).
- Ability to learn to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and schedules.
- Willingness to travel extensively (70-80%) and work in diverse environments.
- Experience in steam and gas turbines or other OEM rotating equipment.
- Hands-on expertise with alignments, installations, and overhauls.
- Ability to lead small crews and supervise contractors.
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills on complex systems.
- Competency in preparing technical reports and presenting findings.
- 15+ years of field service experience in turbomachinery or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Expert knowledge of Elliott and comparable OEM products, design principles, and manufacturing practices.
- Demonstrated project management expertise, including planning, scheduling, and cost control.
- Ability to supervise and lead large, multi-disciplinary teams.
- Advanced customer-facing and problem-resolution skills, often serving as Elliott’s primary on-site representative.
- Capability to mentor junior advisors and lead technical training sessions.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with Elliott and customer standards.
- Lead commissioning, installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and overhauls of Elliott and non-Elliott equipment.
- Prepare hazard assessments, safety plans, and work method statements.
- Serve as the technical resource for customers, colleagues, and other field personnel.
- Assist in quotation processes and manage technical/commercial aspects of projects.
- Provide on-site leadership, supervising Elliott employees, customer personnel, and contractors.
- Prepare and deliver toolbox talks, service reports, and technical documentation.
- Support continuous improvement by contributing feedback to engineering and product teams.
- Train customer personnel and junior TFAs, fostering skill development across the organization.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
