Description

We’re Hiring for an Electrical Equipment 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: The Electrical Equipment Technician will be responsible for supporting the rental and sale of Dewatering system solutions, including the Godwin Dri-Prime® and Flygt electric submersible equipment, by providing application, installation, troubleshooting, and repair services for all monitoring and control products within the Dewatering organization.  This role will also safely service and repair electrical control equipment and assemble new equipment. We offer a full benefits package to include 4 WEEKS Paid Time Off (PTO) for hourly positions, health, dental, vision, investment savings plan, and other additional miscellaneous benefits.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:  To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Troubleshoot and make electrical repairs to electrical control equipment including motor starter panels, VFDs, flowmeters and PLCs
• Build electrical control panels that include transducers, switches, drives, power supplies and PLC’s
• Use a multimeter to diagnose problems with low voltage DC signal wiring.
• Provide field support over the phone
• Use computer software to update PLCs
• Read electric control wiring diagrams to build and troubleshoot systems
• Perform preventative maintenance and service with minimal direction on electrical fleet equipment between each rental.
• Basic troubleshooting of diesel engines.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and pump problems.
• Create an accurate and legible parts and repair list for assigned fleet equipment.
• Assist with system setup on customer job sites as needed.
• Operate a service truck and respond to after-hours customer repair calls as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three to five years’ experience in troubleshooting and repairing electric controls, related industrial equipment
• Experience with variable frequency drives and PLC controls preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written form at multiple levels
• Ability to communicate clearly on mobile devices
• Legible handwriting
• Ability to calculate general math, standard and metric measurements
• Ability to read and comprehend electrical wiring schematics and mechanical drawings
• Thorough understanding of single phase and three phase electrical systems as well as DC systems
• Ability to troubleshoot control panels for single phase and three phase controls
• Forklift certification preferred
• Service and repair knowledge of electrical equipment
• Knowledge of AC/DC component location and identification
• Knowledge of AC/DC electric and circuit testing skills
• Experience with electrical submersible equipment a plus 

DAY IN THE LIFE:

In this role, the working environment is a shop environment subject to all weather conditions, shop noise, and fumes within OSHA standards. The physical demands may include but not limited to bending, squatting, stooping, reaching above shoulder level; prolonged standing on concrete floors; lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. 

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.