Full-Time

Field Service Technician

Posted on 4/18/2024

Xylem

5,001-10,000 employees

Advanced water technology and solutions provider

Hardware

Industrial & Manufacturing

Mid

St. Petersburg, FL, USA

Requirements

A.S. in Electrical, HVAC, Facilities maintenance or other technical discipline and 3 years of relevant experience.
Experience with insalling unistrut support system and basic metalwork.
Experience with pvc and metal conduit installation.
Basic understanding of 12V DC power supply systems, including solar.
Read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams.
Ability to communicate effectively through email and telephone.
Good computer and smart phone skills, intermediate user of MS Office package.
Ability to problem solve and work independently.
Experience with working in the field outdoors.
Travel for 75% of total hours that consists a combination of local, national, with varying duration ranging from drivable day trips to multiple nights away.

Responsibilities

Installaton of automated weather, hydrology, water quality sensors and telemetry systems in the field outdoors, often in/over/near water.
Building unistrut and other support structures, pvc and metal pipe conduits, using hand and power tools.
Installing wiring and instrumentation and 12V power supply systems.
Communicate with clients, sales team and production.
Follow SOP’s, safety protocols and maintain required safety certifications.
Travel to remote sites in natural settings that includes driving off road and occasional short rides on boats operated by the client.

Description

We’re Hiring for a Field Service Technician!

If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today!Xylem, Inc. is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues.We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions.At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark!

The Role:YSI, A Xylem Brand, is accepting applications for a Field Systems Technician to be responsible for deploying, commissioning, calibrating and troubleshooting a variety of hydrological, meteorological systems and sensors, telemetry, and data logging devices. This remote position will be field based approximately 75% of the time, with approximately 2 weeks of overnight travel each month. The ideal candidate for this dynamic position, will have a strong technical background, including computer and IT skills, be proficient with technical report writing and standard MS Office software and be efficient working independently with an emphasis on safety.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

Installaton of automated weather, hydrology, water quality sensors and telemetry systems in the field outdoors, often in/over/near water.
Building unistrut and other support structures, pvc and metal pipe conduits, using hand and power tools.
Installing wiring and instrumentation and 12V power supply systems.
Communicate with clients, sales team and production.
Follow SOP’s, safety protocols and maintain required safety certifications.
Travel to remote sites in natural settings that includes driving off road and occasional short rides on boats operated by the client.

Additional Responsibilities:

Unrelated or non-specific tasks may be assigned during low utilization periods or downtime

Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

A.S. in Electrical, HVAC, Facilities maintenance or other technical discipline and 3 years of relevant experience.
Experience with insalling unistrut support system and basic metalwork.
Experience with pvc and metal conduit installation.
Basic understanding of 12V DC power supply systems, including solar.
Read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams.
Ability to communicate effectively through email and telephone.
Good computer and smart phone skills, intermediate user of MS Office package.
Ability to problem solve and work independently.
Experience with working in the field outdoors.
Travel for 75% of total hours that consists a combination of local, national, with varying duration ranging from drivable day trips to multiple nights away.

Preferred Qualifications:

A.S. in Electrical, HVAC, Facilities maintenance or other technical discipline and 5 years of relevant experience.
Advanced construction skills of unistrut and other supporting structures and installation of metal and pvc conduits.
Experience with 12V solar power systems and wiring electrical equipment.
Advanced computer and smartphone skill and advanced user of MS Office package.
Proven ability to work outdoors in natural setting, and in/over/near water.

Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range. At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.

At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG).Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace.Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.

Join the global Xylem team today!Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world’s water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor, and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential, and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities.

Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position.Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.

Xylem

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Xylem specializes in advanced water technologies and solutions, integrating digital technology and analytics to improve water and wastewater management, conservation, and reuse. The company offers a range of products such as water meters, pumps, and controllers to support sustainable water solutions.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$10.2M

Headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 0%

1 year growth

↑ 1%

2 year growth

↑ 24%

Benefits

Professional Development – To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning.

Total Rewards – We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship.

Watermark – Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects.

Employee Networks – Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women’s, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran’s, People of Color and Allies, Hispanic Origin & Latin Affinity, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks.